nightly wind down
Hope Won't Disappoint
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Related Scripture: Romans 5:5a (recording quotes NLT). 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 and prayer.
0:36"This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God loves us." And again, "This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God
1:01loves us." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:28Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:54Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
2:17.
2:17Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:39Nothing else matters right now.
2:44There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
2:51Here you are.
3:15.
3:16Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:56.
3:56The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:03Don't resist the thoughts.
4:06Don't force them back.
4:09Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:15When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:51.
4:51Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:28.
5:28In through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:50Just watching the breath.
5:59.
6:04Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:32Listening to the sounds of your breath.
7:00Notice your feelings and emotions.
7:11Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
7:57And now, bring your attention to the heart.
8:13Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
8:41Allow your awareness to fall and move inward.
8:50Finding that place where you feel loved.
9:18Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
9:40Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
10:02Take this verse with you, "This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God loves us." God, I know you're always with me.
10:31Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:36Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:43I trust your plan for my life.