nightly wind down
Loving Fulfills the Law
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Related Scripture: Romans 13:8b (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:31"The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." And again, "The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." Bring your attention to
1:06any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
1:15Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:28Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:44Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:05Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:26This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:38God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:46He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:05In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:19Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:42For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:01If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:07When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:28Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:41Just relaxing and releasing.
4:48Letting go.
5:09Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:15Start with the hands.
5:20Letting go of the tension in the hands.
5:31Let the palms open and relax each finger.
5:44Let your grip relax.
5:54Let the arms relax and the joints release.
6:05...
6:05the shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:17Feel the weight of the body.
6:26And now to the legs.
6:31Relaxing and letting go.
6:40Allow the legs to be heavy.
6:51Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:22If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:28Keep it easy and natural.
7:44Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
7:55There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:01You are here.
8:07Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:19Let your mind relax.
8:25You are safe.
8:58Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:36And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
9:46Just allow yourself to be.
10:03Take this verse with you.
10:07"The person who loves others has done all that the law commands." God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.