nightly wind down
Giant Step to Life
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Related Scripture: John 5:24 (recording quotes MSG). 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 begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:30"Anyone here who believes what I am saying has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living." And again, "Anyone here who
0:54believes what I am saying has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living." Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
1:22Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:35Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
1:41Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
1:50Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
1:59And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
2:17Give yourself some space just to be.
2:31Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:38Release it to God.
2:41Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
2:57And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
3:06When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
3:34Remember, this is a place of safety.
3:43God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:02Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
4:19Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
4:32Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
4:44Allow your limbs to become heavy.
4:55Allow the shoulders to relax.
5:12Let your mind rest.
5:27Now bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:42Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:56Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:04Feel the temperature of the room.
6:22Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
6:55Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:16Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:30The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:43Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:48The breath breathes itself.
8:06Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:18Follow the breath back out.
8:36Feel the inhale and relax.
8:42Allow the exhale and let go.
9:04This is a safe place.
9:08There's no need to rush.
9:12God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:22There's no goal.
9:25There's no destination.
9:46Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:07Take this verse with you.
10:11Anyone here who believes what I am saying has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living.
10:32God, I know you're always with me.
10:38Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:43Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:50I trust your plan for my life.