nightly wind down
All Things Possible for One Who Believes
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Related Scripture: Mark 9:23b (recording quotes NIV). 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, "Everything is possible for one who believes." And again, "Everything is possible
0:56for one who believes." Now bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:24Notice your breath.
1:33Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:42Notice how the exhales make you feel.
2:00Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:22Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:36Soften the forehead down the front of the face.
2:59Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:21Relax the temples.
3:33Feel the weight of the body so the arms become heavy.
3:49The legs are becoming heavy.
4:00Feel the bones become heavy.
4:25Letting the breath become natural.
4:42Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:11Now, give yourself a moment to relax and totally let go.
5:45Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
6:12And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:22One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
6:33Three on the next inhale and four on the next exhale, counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:21If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
8:06There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:12We're just here, counting the breath.
8:34On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
9:01Notice how the body is feeling.
9:05It might feel good or it might not.
9:11Either way, it's okay.
9:37There are no expectations.
9:47And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:08Take this verse with you, "Everything is possible for one who believes." God, I know you're always with me.
10:35Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:40Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life.