nightly wind down
God Breathes in You
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:11a (recording quotes MSG). 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 start by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:40When God lives and breathes in you, you are delivered from that dead life.
0:54And again, when God lives and breathes in you, you are delivered from that dead life.
1:16Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:25Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:54Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:00Allow the head to soften all the way down the face.
2:17Softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:40Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:03Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:26Releasing the elbows.
3:43Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:03Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:19Releasing the hips and the thighs, the knees.
4:36Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:59Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:13Just noticing any sensations in the body.
5:31Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
6:04Follow your breath, and notice how it changes the body.
6:15The inhales, expanding the body.
6:23And the exhales, relaxing the body.
6:38Follow it as it comes in through the nose, and goes back out through the mouth.
7:07It's natural and effortless.
7:11Your body knows how to relax.
7:40You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:09Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:19Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:34Try not to resist anything.
8:40You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:22Let go of your worries.
9:26This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:35Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:56Take this verse with you.
10:01When God lives and breathes in you, you are delivered from that dead life.
10:20God, I know you're always with me.
10:26Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:31Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:38I trust your plan for my life.