nightly wind down
Eternal Love
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8a (recording quotes ERV). 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: Love will never end.
0:47And again, love will never end.
1:04Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:29Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:46Start with the muscles in the feet.
1:51Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
2:09Letting the hips soften.
2:15The knees are relaxing.
2:29The stomach begins to let go.
2:38Softening the shoulders.
2:46Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:06Allow the chest and back to open.
3:15Allow the body to settle.
3:40Just noticing how the body feels.
4:03Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:37And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:07Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:31Let's take some nice deep breaths.
5:57Make them feel easy and effortless.
6:05...
6:05in through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:40Inhale, feel how the body expands.
6:47Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
7:17Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
7:59With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:32Notice how the body feels.
8:44Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body, just relaxing and releasing.
9:35There's no way to do this wrong.
9:40The breath breathes itself.
9:58Take this verse with you, "Love will never end." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.