nightly wind down
Carried Each Day
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Related Scripture: Psalm 68:19b (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 start by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:37"Each day, He carries us in His arms.
0:51And again, each day, He carries us in His arms." Now bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:22Notice your breath.
1:32Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:40Notice how the exhales make you feel.
1:58Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:19Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:35Soften the forehead down the front of the face.
2:58Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:19Relax the temples.
3:32Feel the weight of the body so the arms become heavy.
3:48The legs are becoming heavy.
3:59Feel the bones become heavy.
4:24Letting the breath become natural.
4:41Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:14Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:24Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:37Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
5:43Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
5:52Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:01And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:23Give yourself some space just to be.
6:37Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:44Release it to God.
6:47Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:07And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:16When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
7:46Remember, this is a place of safety.
7:55God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:14Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:30Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:48Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:00Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:11Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:34Let your mind rest, just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:02Take this verse with you, "Each day He carries us in His arms." God, I know you're always with me.
10:28Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:33Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:40I trust your plan for my life.