nightly wind down
Love Refuses to Be Jealous
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4b (recording quotes TPT). 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: Love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
0:45It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
0:58And again, love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
1:08It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
1:24Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:49Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
2:06Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:11Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
2:29Letting the hips soften.
2:35The knees are relaxing.
2:49The stomach begins to let go.
2:58Softening the shoulders.
3:06Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:26Allow the chest and back to open.
3:35Allow the body to settle.
4:00Just noticing how the body feels.
4:23Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:56And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:10If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
5:17If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
6:01Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
6:09Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
6:27Take a nice, big, deep breath in, and now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:43Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:51And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
7:13Give yourself some space just to be.
7:32Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
7:38Release it to God.
7:41Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
8:01And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
8:10When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
8:40Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:49God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
9:08Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
9:25Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
9:46Let your mind rest, just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:15Take this verse with you.
10:20Love is gentle and consistently kind to all.
10:27It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else.
10:43God, I know you're always with me.
10:50Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:55Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:02I trust your plan for my life.