nightly wind down
Still Thinking of Me
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:18b (recording quotes TLB). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:27"When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me." And again, "When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me." Now bring your attention
1:03to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:22In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
1:52Deep breath in and feel the body expand.
2:01And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:14Let the breath be natural.
2:18Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:37Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:47And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:25Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:39As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
3:58Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:22Just relaxing and releasing.
4:47Now, let go of the breath.
4:53Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:01Simply let go.
5:31Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:46Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:58Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:05Feel the temperature of the room.
6:26Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
7:04Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:18The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:37Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:42The breath breathes itself.
8:16Feel the inhale and relax.
8:22Allow the exhale and let go.
8:48This is a safe place.
8:52There's no need to rush.
8:56God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:05There's no goal.
9:08There's no destination.
9:34Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:55Take this verse with you, "When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.