nightly wind down
Telling of the Light
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Related Scripture: John 1:7 (recording quotes ERV). 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 getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer, "He came to tell people about the light.
0:41Through him, all people could hear about the light and believe." And again, "He came to tell people about the light.
1:03Through him, all people could hear about the light and believe." Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:34Just noticing any sensations in the body.
1:49Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
2:11Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
2:22The inhales expanding the body and the exhales relaxing the body.
2:44Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
3:06It's natural and effortless.
3:10Your body knows how to relax.
3:33You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
3:55Begin to feel the space around the body.
4:05Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
4:22Try not to resist anything.
4:27You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
4:57Let go of your worries.
5:01This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
5:10Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
5:49Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:57Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
6:09Effortless and natural.
6:21Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:37With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:52Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
7:06Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:30Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:50Just 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.
8:27The day is done.
8:31Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:49The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:58Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:18Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:37You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:58Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:19Take this verse with you.
10:23He came to tell people about the light.
10:27Through him, all people could hear about the light and believe.
10:44God, I know you're always with me.
10:51Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:56Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:03I trust your plan for my life.