nightly wind down
Every Tear Wiped Away
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 25:8b (recording quotes Paraphrase). 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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "The Lord God will wipe away all tears." And again, "The Lord
0:54God will wipe away all tears." Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:25Let's take some nice, deep breaths.
1:43Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:51In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:17Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:25Then, slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:47Feel the air as it travels in through the nose and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:28With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
4:02Notice how the body feels.
4:14Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:42Just relaxing and releasing.
5:05There's no way to do this wrong.
5:09The breath breathes itself.
5:33With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:44Not examining it, just sensing it.
6:01Notice your place in the room.
6:09Just observing.
6:27Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:32Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:38Both are okay.
6:57You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:11Just accepting them.
7:29When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:03Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:31Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:39Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:55Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:25As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:53Take this verse with you, "The Lord God will wipe away all tears." God, I know you're always with me.
10:17Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:22Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:29I trust your plan for my life.