nightly wind down
Dearly Loved
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Related Scripture: Romans 5:5a (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32"This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God loves us." And again, "This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God
0:56loves us." Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:17Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
1:26Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
1:43Give yourself permission to let go of today.
1:51What is done, is done.
1:57All you have is this moment.
2:18Take a few nice, deep breaths.
2:30Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
2:39Feel the body become heavier.
2:52Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
3:19Inhale, feel the chest rise.
3:26And exhale, feel the chest fall.
3:40Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
3:58Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
4:05Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
4:14You're just the observer.
4:32If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
4:39There's no way to do this wrong.
5:00Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:13Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
5:29Effortless and natural.
5:45Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:05With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:22Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:36Feel the effects of gravity on the body.
6:54Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:19Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:27Not engaging with those emotions.
7:32Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
7:56The day is done.
8:00Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:23The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:31Just notice the thoughts and then let them be.
8:59Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:24You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:45Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:07Take this verse with you, "This hope will not lead to disappointment, for we know how dearly God loves us." God, I know you're always with me.
10:36Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:41Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:48I trust your plan for my life.