nightly wind down
Goodness in the Land of the Living
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Related Scripture: Psalm 27:13 (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.
0:01Begin 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, "I am still confident in this, I will see the goodness of the Lord
0:39in the land of the living." And again, "I am still confident in this, I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." When it
1:11feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:30Let go of that stress.
1:40Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:52Let go of your grip on control.
2:08Take a big, deep breath in.
2:20Release your stress.
2:26Let go of your frustrations.
2:36Let it all go on the exhale.
2:49We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:12Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:30Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:40Let the body relax and release.
3:58When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:10Feel the heart beat.
4:18Just noticing it.
4:33Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:52Just notice the way that you feel.
4:58Not trying to change it.
5:02Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:27Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:35Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
5:47Effortless and natural.
5:59Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:22With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:43Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:57Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:22Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:41Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today, not engaging with those emotions, remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:19The day is done.
8:22Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:41The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:50Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:10Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:28You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:49Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:11Take this verse with you, "I am still confident in this, I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." God, I know you're always
10:39with me.
10:42Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:47Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:54I trust your plan for my life.