nightly wind down
Give and You Will Receive
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Related Scripture: Luke 6:38a (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.
0:01Go 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: Give and you will receive.
0:42Your gift will return to you in full.
0:54And again, give and you will receive.
1:01Your gift will return to you in full.
1:17Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:42Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:59Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:04Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
2:22Letting the hips soften.
2:27The knees are relaxing.
2:42The stomach begins to let go.
2:51Softening the shoulders.
2:59Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:19Allow the chest and back to open.
3:27Allow the body to settle.
3:53Just noticing how the body feels.
4:16Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:49And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:03If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
5:09If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
5:45Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:53Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
6:05Effortless and natural.
6:17Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:33With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:48Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
7:02Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:26Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:46Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
7:54Not engaging with those emotions.
7:59Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:23The day is done.
8:27Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:45The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:54Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:14Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:33You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:54Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:16Take this verse with you.
10:21"Give, and you will receive.
10:25Your gift will return to you in full." God, I know you're always with me.
10:46Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:50Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:58I trust your plan for my life.