nightly wind down
I Will Be Your Guide
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Related Scripture: Psalm 32:8b (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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32I will watch over you and be your guide.
0:44And again, I will watch over you and be your guide.
1:00Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:17Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:34Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:42In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:09Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:16Then, slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:38Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:12With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
3:43Notice how the body feels.
3:55Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:25Just relaxing and releasing.
4:48There's no way to do this wrong.
4:53The breath breathes itself.
5:12Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
5:23Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
5:36Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
6:04Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
6:25Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
6:46This is a place of safety and acceptance.
6:58God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
7:05He wants you to feel a sense of security in Him.
7:29Begin to notice how your body feels, consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
7:59For a moment or two, relax, and notice how you feel in this place.
8:18If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:24When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
8:48Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
9:01Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:26And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
9:47Take this verse with you, "I will watch over you and be your guide." God, I know you're always with me.
10:13Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:18Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:25I trust your plan for my life.