nightly wind down
My Soul Waits for God
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (recording quotes NLV). 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 allowing the body to relax.
0:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:22Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer, "My soul is quiet and waits for God alone.
0:35He is the one who saves me." And again, "My soul is quiet and waits for God alone.
0:54He is the one who saves me." Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
1:23Just noticing any sensations in the body.
1:39Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
1:59Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
2:11The inhales expanding the body.
2:19And the exhales relaxing the body.
2:34Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
2:55It's natural and effortless.
2:59Your body knows how to relax.
3:22You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
3:45Begin to feel the space around the body.
3:55Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
4:11Try not to resist anything.
4:16You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
4:46Let go of your worries.
4:50This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
4:59Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
5:39Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:47Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:59Take a nice big, deep breath in.
6:06Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:15Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:23And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:41Give yourself some space just to be.
6:55Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
7:02Release it to God.
7:05Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:21And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:30When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
7:58Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:07God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:26Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:43Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:56Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:08Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:20Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:36Let your mind rest.
9:54Take this verse with you, "My soul is quiet and waits for God alone.
10:04He is the one who saves me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:25Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:29Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:37I trust your plan for my life.