nightly wind down
He Has Suffered Too
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Related Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 (recording quotes TLB). 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.
0:33"He himself has now been through suffering and temptation.
0:39He knows what it is like when we suffer and are tempted." And again, "He himself has now been through suffering and temptation.
1:00He knows what it is like when we suffer and are tempted." Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body, not placing judgment on the
1:28feelings 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.
2:16Maybe 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.
2:49God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:56He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:16In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:30Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:53For 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.
4:39Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:52Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
5:18And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
5:56Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:18Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:37Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:59Nothing else matters right now.
7:04There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
7:11Here you are.
7:42Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:26The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:32Don't resist the thoughts.
8:36Don't force them back.
8:39Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:45When 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.
9:57Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:17Take this verse with you, "He himself has now been through suffering and temptation.
10:28He knows what it is like when we suffer and are tempted." God, I know you're always with me.
10:50Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:55Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:02I trust your plan for my life.