nightly wind down
Come to Me, I Will Give Rest
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Related Scripture: Matthew 11:28 (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.
0:02Begin by getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me, and I will give you rest." And again, "If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me,
1:04and I will give you rest." Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:27Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:55Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:01Allow the head to soften all the way down the face.
2:18Softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:41Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:04Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:28Releasing the elbows.
3:44Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:05Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:24Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:30The knees.
4:41Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:59Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:28Let's take some nice deep breaths.
5:46Make them feel easy and effortless.
5:54In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:17Inhale.
6:19Feel how the body expands.
6:24Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
6:56Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
7:37With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:13Notice how the body feels.
8:29Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
9:09Just relaxing and releasing.
9:40There's no way to do this wrong.
9:44The breath breathes itself.
10:02Take this verse with you, "If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest." God, I know you're always with me.
10:34Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:46I trust your plan for my life.