nightly wind down
Refresh Others, Be Refreshed
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 11:25b (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 and prayer: Those who refresh others, will themselves be refreshed.
0:50And again, those who refresh others, will themselves be refreshed.
1:10Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:25Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:51Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:13Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:36Nothing else matters right now.
2:40There's nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
2:48Here you are.
3:12Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:52The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
3:59Don't resist the thoughts.
4:02Don't force them back.
4:05Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:11When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:48Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:24In through the nose, and out through the mouth.
5:47Just watching the breath.
6:00Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:28Listening to the sounds of your breath.
6:57Notice your feelings and emotions.
7:08Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
7:54And now, bring your attention to the heart.
8:10Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
8:37Allow your awareness to fall and move inward.
8:47Finding that place where you feel loved.
9:15Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
9:37Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
9:58Take this verse with you, "Those who refresh others, will themselves be refreshed." God, I know you're always with me.
10:27Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:32Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:39I trust your plan for my life.