Hope Mindfulness & Prayer

nightly wind down

He Has Done Miracles

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Related Scripture: Psalm 116:7 (recording quotes TLB). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.

0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.

0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.

0:26"Now I can relax, for The Lord has done this wonderful miracle for me." And again, "Now I can relax, for The Lord has done this wonderful miracle for me."

1:03Now bring your awareness to the space around the body.

1:18Notice any sensations on the skin.

1:30Feel the clothes on the skin.

1:36Feel the temperature of the room.

2:00Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice, easy focus.

2:30Begin to gently notice the breath.

2:44Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.

2:56The air moving in and the air moving out.

3:09Without even having to think about it, it just happens.

3:14The breath breathes itself.

3:38Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.

3:50Follow the breath back out.

4:08Feel the inhale and relax.

4:14Allow the exhale and let go.

4:36This is a safe place.

4:40There's no need to rush.

4:44God is watching over you and He loves you.

4:54There's no goal.

4:57There's no destination.

5:18Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.

5:54When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, wrists.

6:13Let go of that stress.

6:22Release your anxieties and worries to God.

6:35Let go of your grip on control.

6:50Take a big, deep breath in.

7:02Release your stress.

7:08Let go of your frustrations.

7:18Let it all go on the exhale.

7:31We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.

7:54Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.

8:13Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.

8:23Let the body relax and release.

8:40When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.

8:52Feel the heart beat.

9:01Just noticing it.

9:15Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.

9:34Just notice the way that you feel.

9:41Not trying to change it, just accepting it the way that it is.

10:03Take this verse with you, "Now I can relax, for the Lord has done this wonderful miracle for me." 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.

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