nightly wind down
Through Christ Who Strengthens
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (recording quotes NKJV). 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 begin by consciously turning off the body.
0:10And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:22Calmly, bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." And again, "I can do all things through Christ
0:51who strengthens me." Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body, not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:29Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:45Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:06Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:27This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:39God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:46He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:06In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:20Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:43For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:02If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:08When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:29Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:42Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
5:08And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
5:46Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:08Notice how good it feels just to be here, in this moment.
6:27Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:49Nothing else matters right now.
6:54There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
7:01Here you are.
7:32Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:16The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:23Don't resist the thoughts.
8:26Don't force them back.
8:29Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:35When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:15Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:47Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:07Take this verse with you.
10:10"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:34Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:46I trust your plan for my life.