nightly wind down
Safe Place for Others
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7a (recording quotes TPT). 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: Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
0:46And again, Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
1:07Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body, not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:31Taking note of the emotions, and then letting them go.
1:47Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:08Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:29This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:41God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:49He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:07In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:22Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:45For a moment or two, relax, and notice how you feel in this place.
4:04If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:10When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:31Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:44Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
5:10And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
5:48Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:10Notice how good it feels just to be here, in this moment.
6:29Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:51Nothing else matters right now.
6:56There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
7:03Here you are.
7:34Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:18The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:24Don'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.
9:17Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:49Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:09Take this verse with you.
10:13Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others.
10:30God, 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.