nightly wind down
Dwell in His House Forever
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Related Scripture: Psalm 23:6 (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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: Surely, goodness and love will follow me all the days of my
0:45life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
0:57And again, surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
1:23Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:39Let's take some nice, deep breaths.
1:56Make them feel easy and effortless.
2:05In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:17Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:31Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:38Then, slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
3:01Feel the air as it travels in through the nose and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:42With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
4:15Notice how the body feels.
4:27Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:56Just relaxing and releasing.
5:18There's no way to do this wrong.
5:23The breath breathes itself.
5:47With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:58Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:15Notice your place in the room.
6:23Just observing.
6:41Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:46Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:52Both are okay.
7:11You're just listening and enjoying the sounds.
7:17Not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
7:43When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:17Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:45Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:53Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
9:09Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:38As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
10:07Take this verse with you, "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." God,
10:34I know you're always with me.
10:38Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:43Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:50I trust your plan for my life.