nightly wind down
Made Young Like the Eagle
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Related Scripture: Psalm 103:5 (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 start by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "He fills my years with good things, and I am made young
0:44again like the eagle." And again, "He fills my years with good things, and I am made young again like the eagle." Now bring your attention to the way the
1:17body feels.
1:28Notice your breath.
1:37Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:46Notice how the exhales make you feel.
2:04Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:24Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:40Soften the forehead down the front of the face.
3:03Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:25Relax the temples.
3:37Feel the weight of the body so the arms become heavy.
3:53The legs are becoming heavy.
4:04Feel the bones become heavy.
4:29Letting the breath become natural.
4:46Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:20Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:30Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:42Take a nice big, deep breath in.
5:49Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
5:58Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:06...
6:06and exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:28Give yourself some space just to be.
6:43Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:49Release it to God.
6:52Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:12And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:21When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
7:51Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:00God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:19Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:36Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:53Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:05Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:17Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:39Let your mind rest, just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:08Take this verse with you, "He fills my years with good things, and I am made young again like the eagle." God, I know you're always with me.
10:36Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:40Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life.