nightly wind down
Equal Before God
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Related Scripture: Acts 10:34b (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, God shows no favoritism.
0:48And again, God shows no favoritism.
1:05Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
1:13Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:25Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
1:32Now, slow down on the exhale, letting go.
1:40Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
1:49And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
2:07Give yourself some space just to be.
2:21Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:28Release it to God.
2:31Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
2:47And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
2:56When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
3:24Remember, this is a place of safety.
3:33God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
3:52Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
4:09Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
4:22Now, begin to soften the back of your neck.
4:34Allow your limbs to become heavy.
4:46Allow the shoulders to relax.
5:02Let your mind rest.
5:22Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
5:47Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:06Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:11Allow the feet to turn out, and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
6:37The knees are relaxing.
6:53The stomach begins to let go, softening the shoulders, allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
7:32Allow the chest and back to open.
7:41Allow the body to settle.
8:10Just noticing how the body feels.
8:33Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:06And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:20If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:26If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
9:47Take this verse with you, "God shows no favoritism." God, I know you're always with me.
10:11Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:16Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:23I trust your plan for my life.