nightly wind down
My Presence Will Go With You
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Related Scripture: Exodus 33:14 (recording quotes NIV). 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: My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.
0:54And again, my presence will go with you and I will give you rest.
1:13Now, take some nice, deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:49Just watching the breath.
1:58Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:20Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:43Notice your feelings and emotions.
2:54Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:35And now, bring your attention to the heart.
3:50Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:15Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
4:53Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:21With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:32Not examining it, just sensing it.
5:55Notice your place in the room.
6:03Just observing.
6:25Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:30Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
6:36Both are okay.
6:59You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:12Just accepting them.
7:33When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:05Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:33Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:40Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
9:03Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:34Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
9:57Take this verse with you, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." God, I know you're always with me.
10:24Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:29Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:36I trust your plan for my life.