nightly wind down
You Belong to God
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9b (recording quotes NLV). 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 consciously turning off the body.
0:10And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:22Calmly, bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32You belong to God.
0:42And again, you belong to God.
1:08Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:16Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
1:28Effortless and natural.
1:40Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
1:55With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:10Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:24Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
2:49Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:08Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:16Not engaging with those emotions.
3:21Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:46The day is done.
3:49Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:08The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:17Just notice the thoughts and then let them be.
4:38Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
4:52Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:04Feel the clothes on the skin.
5:11Feel the temperature of the room.
5:28Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice easy focus.
5:58Begin to gently notice the breath.
6:12Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
6:24The air moving in and the air moving out.
6:37Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
6:43The breath breathes itself.
7:00Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
7:13Follow the breath back out.
7:30Feel the inhale and relax.
7:37Allow the exhale and let go.
7:58This is a safe place.
8:02There's no need to rush.
8:07God is watching over you, and He loves you.
8:16There's no goal.
8:20There's no destination.
8:39Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:05You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:32Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:53Take this verse with you.
9:57You belong to God.
10:11God, 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.