nightly wind down
The Lord Living Among You
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Related Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17a (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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "For the Lord your God is living among you." And again, "For the Lord
0:46your God is living among you." With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.
1:29Notice your place in the room.
1:37Just observing.
1:55Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:00Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
2:06Both are okay.
2:25You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
2:39Just accepting them.
2:57When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
3:31Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
3:59Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
4:07Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
4:23Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
4:53As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
5:30Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:39Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
6:02Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:18With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:33Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:47Feel the effects of gravity on the body.
7:02Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:21Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today, not engaging with those emotions, remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:59The day is done.
8:02Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:21The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:29Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
8:50Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:12You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:39Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:01Take this verse with you.
10:05"For the Lord your God is living among you." God, I know you're always with me.
10:27Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:32Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:39I trust your plan for my life.