nightly wind down
He Hears Our Prayers
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Related Scripture: 1 John 5:14b (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer, "If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." And again, "If we ask anything according to his will,
0:58he hears us." With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.
1:39Notice your place in the room, just observing.
2:04Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:09Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
2:16Both are okay.
2:34You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
3:06When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
3:41Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
4:13Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
4:21Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
4:36Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
5:11Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:19Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:27Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
5:49Give yourself permission to let go of today.
5:57What is done, is done.
6:02All you have is this moment.
6:29Take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:41Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
6:51Feel the body become heavier.
7:12Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:44Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:51And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:08Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:29Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:36Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:45You're just the observer.
9:08If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:15There's no way to do this wrong.
9:36As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
10:04Take this verse with you, "If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." God, I know you're always with me.
10:32Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:37Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:44I trust your plan for my life.