nightly wind down
Love Never Quits
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7 (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.
0:01Let's go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer.
0:27Love never gives up on people.
0:31It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
0:47And again.
0:50Love never gives up on people.
0:54It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
1:12Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
1:27Notice any sensations on the skin.
1:39Feel the clothes on the skin.
1:45Feel the temperature of the room.
2:09Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice, easy focus.
2:38Begin to gently notice the breath.
2:53Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
3:04The air moving in, and the air moving out.
3:18Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
3:23The breath breathes itself.
3:46Follow the breath in through the nostrils, and into the chest and the abdomen.
3:59Follow the breath back out.
4:17Feel the inhale and relax.
4:23Allow the exhale and let go.
4:44This is a safe place.
4:49There's no need to rush.
4:53God is watching over you, and He loves you.
5:03There's no goal.
5:06There's no destination.
5:27Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
6:04When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
6:21Let go of that stress.
6:31Release your anxieties and worries to God.
6:44Let go of your grip on control.
6:59Take a big, deep breath in.
7:11Release your stress.
7:17Let go of your frustrations.
7:27Let it all go on the exhale.
7:40We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
7:44We're just letting them release.
8:03Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
8:22Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
8:31Let the body relax and release.
8:49When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
9:01Feel the heart beat.
9:10Just noticing it.
9:24Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:43Just notice the way that you feel.
9:50Not trying to change it.
9:53Just accepting it the way that it is.
10:12Take this verse with you.
10:16Love never gives up on people.
10:20It never stops trusting, never loses hope, and never quits.
10:40God, I know you're always with me.
10:46Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:51Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:58I trust your plan for my life.