nightly wind down
Knit Me in the Womb
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Related Scripture: Psalm 139:13 (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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"You created my inmost being.
0:42You knit me together in my mother's womb." And again, "You created my inmost being.
1:00You knit me together in my mother's womb." Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
1:26Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:39Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:55Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:17Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:37This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:50God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:57He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:16In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:31Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:54For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:12If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:18When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:40Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:52Just relaxing and releasing.
4:59Letting go.
5:19Now take some nice deep breaths.
5:26In through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:54Just watching the breath.
6:10Watching the rise and fall of the chest.
6:34Listening to the sounds of your breath.
7:03Notice your feelings and emotions.
7:14Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
7:54And now, bring your attention to the heart.
8:10Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
8:39Allow your awareness to fall and move inward.
8:48Finding that place where you feel loved.
9:17Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
9:48Remember, when you come near to God, he will come near to you.
10:10Take this verse with you.
10:15"You created my inmost being.
10:19You knit me together in my mother's womb." God, I know you're always with me.
10:41Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:46Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:53I trust your plan for my life.