nightly wind down
Trust Without Your Knowledge
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:38"Trust the Lord completely and don't depend on your own knowledge." And again, "Trust the Lord completely and don't depend on your own knowledge." Bring your attention to the way
1:15the breath feels.
1:20Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
1:32Effortless and natural.
1:44Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
1:59With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:14Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:41Gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:03Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:11Not engaging with those emotions.
3:15Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:40The day is done.
3:43Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:02The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:11Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:31Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
4:49You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:10Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:41Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
6:07Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:23Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:29Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
6:46Letting the hips soften.
6:52The knees are relaxing.
7:06The stomach begins to let go.
7:15Softening the shoulders.
7:23Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
7:43Allow the chest and back to open.
7:52Allow the body to settle.
8:17Just noticing how the body feels.
8:41Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:14And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:27If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:34If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
9:55Take this verse with you.
9:59Trust the Lord completely and don't depend on your own knowledge.
10:16God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.