nightly wind down
With God, Everything Is Possible
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Related Scripture: Matthew 19:26b (recording quotes NLT). 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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer: With God, everything is possible.
0:48And again, with God, everything is possible.
1:05When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:25Let go of that stress.
1:34Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:47Let go of your grip on control.
2:03Take a big, deep breath in.
2:14Release your stress.
2:20Let go of your frustrations.
2:31Let it all go on the exhale.
2:43We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:06Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:25Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:35Let the body relax and release.
3:52When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:04Feel the heart beat.
4:13Just noticing it.
4:27Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:47Just notice the way that you feel.
4:53Not trying to change it.
4:57Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:21Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:40Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:56Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:03Feel the temperature of the room.
6:22Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
6:52Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:10Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:22The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:35Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:40The breath breathes itself.
7:58Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:10Follow the breath back out.
8:28Feel the inhale and relax.
8:34Allow the exhale and let go.
8:56This is a safe place.
9:00There's no need to rush.
9:04God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:14There's no goal.
9:17There's no destination.
9:38Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:00Take this verse with you, "With God, everything is possible." God, I know you're always with me.
10:25Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:30Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:37I trust your plan for my life.