nightly wind down
Not a Spirit of Fear
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Related Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 (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 allowing the body to relax.
0:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:22Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:28"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." And again, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear
0:55and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:26Just noticing any sensations in the body.
1:42Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
2:03Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
2:14The inhales expanding the body and the exhales relaxing the body.
2:37Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
2:58It's natural and effortless.
3:02Your body knows how to relax.
3:25You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
3:48Begin to feel the space around the body.
3:58Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
4:14Try not to resist anything.
4:19You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
4:48Let go of your worries.
4:53This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
5:02Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
5:42Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:50Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
6:02Take a nice big deep breath in.
6:08Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:17Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:26And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:44Give yourself some space just to be.
6:58Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
7:05Release it to God.
7:08Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:24And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:33When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
8:01Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:10God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:29Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:46Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:59Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:11Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:23Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:39Let your mind rest.
9:57Take this verse with you.
10:01"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." God, I know you're always with me.
10:28Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:33Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:40I trust your plan for my life.