nightly wind down
Favor and Peace
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Related Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 (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.
0:01Let's get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close, like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:36"May the Lord bless you, and protect you.
0:43May the Lord smile on you, and be gracious to you.
0:49May the Lord show you His favor, and give you His peace." Again, "May the Lord bless you, and protect you.
1:08May the Lord smile on you, and be gracious to you.
1:14May the Lord show you His favor, and give you His peace." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:44Notice how good it feels, just to be here in this moment.
2:11Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:33Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:55Nothing else matters right now.
3:01Here you are.
3:32Allow your body to relax, and feel the calm of God's presence.
4:12The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:19Don't resist the thoughts.
4:22Don't force them back.
4:25Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:31When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
5:07Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:28Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
5:44Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
6:04Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
6:20And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
6:31One on the inhale.
6:36And two on the exhale.
6:42Three on the next inhale.
6:48And four on the next exhale.
6:55Counting up to 10, and then starting over again.
7:22If you lose track of the breath, it's okay, just start over again counting from one.
8:26There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be, we're just here counting the breath.
8:54On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
9:23Notice how the body is feeling.
9:28It might feel good or it might not.
9:33Either way, it's okay.
9:53There are no expectations.
10:03And now for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
10:25Take this verse with you.
10:28"May the Lord bless you and protect you.
10:35May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
10:41May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace." God, I know you're always with me.
11:03Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:08Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:15I trust your plan for my life.