nightly wind down
Convinced of His Love
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:38a (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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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 in prayer.
0:27"I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love." And again, "I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love." When it feels natural,
1:05begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:20Let go of that stress.
1:29Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:42Let go of your grip on control.
1:58Take a big, deep breath in.
2:10Release your stress.
2:16Let go of your frustrations.
2:26Let it all go on the exhale.
2:38We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:02Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:20Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:30Let the body relax and release.
3:48When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
3:59Feel the heart beat.
4:08Just noticing it.
4:22Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:42Just notice the way that you feel.
4:48Not trying to change it.
4:52Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:10Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:16Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
5:28Let the palms open and relax each finger.
5:36Let your grip relax.
5:47Let the arms relax and the joints release.
5:59The shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:10Feel the weight of the body.
6:19And now to the legs.
6:25Relaxing and letting go.
6:33Allow the legs to be heavy.
6:44Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:07If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:13Keep it easy and natural.
7:23Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
7:42There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:48You are here.
7:54Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:06Let your mind relax.
8:12You are safe.
8:28Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
8:36Not judging, just noticing.
8:55Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:28And now, for a moment or two, allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
9:53Take this verse with you, "I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love." God, I know you're always with me.
10:21Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:26Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:33I trust your plan for my life.