nightly wind down
Hidden on a High Rock
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Related Scripture: Psalm 27:5 (recording quotes NLT). 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 getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:37"For He will conceal me there when troubles come.
0:42He will hide me in His sanctuary.
0:46He will place me out of reach on a high rock." And again, "For He will conceal me there when troubles come.
1:06He will hide me in His sanctuary.
1:10He will place me out of reach on a high rock." Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:39Just noticing any sensations in the body.
1:55Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
2:16Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
2:27The inhales expanding the body.
2:35And the exhales relaxing the body.
2:50Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
3:11It's natural and effortless.
3:15Your body knows how to relax.
3:38You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
4:00Begin to feel the space around the body.
4:10Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
4:26Try not to resist anything.
4:32You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
5:02Let go of your worries.
5:06This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
5:15Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
5:53Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:59Start with the hands.
6:03Letting go of the tension in the hands, the fingers.
6:10Let the palms open, and relax each finger.
6:18Let your grip relax.
6:28Let the arms relax and the joints release.
6:39The shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:51Feel the weight of the body.
7:00And now, to the legs.
7:05Relaxing and letting go.
7:14Allow the legs to be heavy.
7:24Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:47If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:54Keep it easy and natural.
8:04Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:15There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:21You are here.
8:27Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:38Let your mind relax.
8:44You are safe.
8:55Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
9:03Not judging, just noticing.
9:22Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:55And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
10:05Just allow yourself to be.
10:22Take this verse with you, "For He will conceal me there when troubles come.
10:32He will hide me in His sanctuary.
10:36He will place me out of reach on a high rock." God, I know you're always with me.
10:57Thank You for all of your blessings.
11:02Help me to relax and let go in Your presence.
11:09I trust Your plan for my life.