nightly wind down
Faith Comes by Hearing
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Related Scripture: Romans 10:17 (recording quotes ESV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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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 in prayer.
0:37"So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." And again, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." Now, bring your attention
1:15to the breath.
1:27Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:45Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:53In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:20Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:27Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:49Feel the air as it travels in through the nose.
2:58And feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:31With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
4:04Notice how the body feels.
4:16Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:44Just relaxing and releasing.
5:07There's no way to do this wrong.
5:12The breath breathes itself.
5:38Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:46Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:54Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
6:12Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:20What is done, is done.
6:25All you have is this moment.
6:46Take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:58Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
7:08Feel the body become heavier.
7:21Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:47Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:54And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:09Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:26Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:34Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:42You're just the observer.
9:00If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:07There's no way to do this wrong.
9:16When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the sounds.
9:36And for a moment or two, effortlessly allow your awareness to rest.
9:59Take this verse with you, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." 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.