nightly wind down
All Things in Love
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14 (recording quotes NIV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:01Let's get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:37Do everything in love.
0:47And again, do everything in love.
1:05Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:20Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:47Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:09Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:30Nothing else matters right now.
2:37Here you are.
3:08Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:48The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
3:55Don't resist the thoughts.
3:58Don't force them back.
4:01Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:07When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:43Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:04Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:20Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
5:40Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
5:56And on your next inhale, begin to count the breaths.
6:07One on the inhale, and two on the exhale.
6:18Three on the next inhale, and four on the next exhale.
6:31Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
6:58If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
7:03Just start over again counting from one.
8:02There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:09We're just here counting the breath.
8:30On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
8:59Notice how the body is feeling.
9:04It might feel good or it might not.
9:09Either way, it's okay.
9:30There are no expectations.
9:39And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:01Take this verse with you.
10:05Do everything in love.
10:20God, I know you're always with me.
10:26Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:31Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:38I trust your plan for my life.