nightly wind down
Trust, Don't Lean
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:37"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding." And again, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean
1:02on your own understanding." Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:25Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:53Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:00Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:40Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:03Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:26Releasing the elbows.
3:43Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:03Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:19Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:25The knees.
4:36Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:53Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:17Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:53Release your anxieties and worries to God.
6:02Let go of that stress.
6:11Let go of your grip on control.
6:29Take a big, deep breath in.
6:44Release your stress.
6:50Let go of your frustrations.
7:03Let it all go on the exhale.
7:16We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
7:39Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
7:58Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
8:07Let the body relax and release.
8:25When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:37Feel the heart beat.
8:46Just noticing it.
9:00Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:21Just notice the way that you feel, not trying to change it.
9:32Just accepting it the way that it is.
9:52Allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
10:14Take this verse with you, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." God, I know you're always with me.
10:44Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:49Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:56I trust your plan for my life.