nightly wind down
Turn From Worthless Things
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Related Scripture: Psalm 119:37 (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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer, "Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
0:42Preserve my life according to your word." And again, "Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
1:02Preserve my life according to your word." Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:26Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:54Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:01Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:41Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:03Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:27Releasing the elbows.
3:43Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:04Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:20Releasing the hips and the thighs, the knees.
4:37Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:54Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:18Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:51Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:24Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
6:50Allow your body and mind to relax.
7:12Nothing else matters right now.
7:17There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
7:24Here you are.
7:49Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:29The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:36Don't resist the thoughts.
8:39Don't force them back.
8:42Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:48When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:25Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:56Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:15Take this verse with you.
10:20Turn my eyes away from worthless things.
10:25Preserve my life according to your Word.
10:40God, I know you're always with me.
10:46Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:51Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:58I trust your plan for my life.