nightly wind down
Blessed When You Care
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Related Scripture: Matthew 5:7a (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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:37You are blessed when you care.
0:49And again, you are blessed when you care.
1:05Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:15Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:43Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
1:50Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:30Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
2:53Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms, releasing the elbows.
3:32Let the wrists and the hands relax, softening the chest and the stomach, releasing the hips and the thighs, the knees.
4:26Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:43Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:06Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:40Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:13Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
6:39Allow your body and mind to relax.
7:01Nothing else matters right now.
7:06There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do, here you are.
7:38Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:18The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:25Don't resist the thoughts.
8:28Don't force them back.
8:31Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:37When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:14Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:45Effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
10:05Take this verse with you, you are blessed when you care.
10:22God, I know you're always with me, thank you for all of your blessings.
10:33Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:40I trust your plan for my life.