nightly wind down
Tears in the Night
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Related Scripture: Psalm 30:5b (recording quotes GNT). 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 and prayer, "Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning." Again, "Tears may flow in the night, but joy
0:57comes in the morning." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:24Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:50Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
2:13Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:35Nothing else matters right now.
2:40There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
2:47Here you are.
3:12Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:52The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
3:59Don't resist the thoughts.
4:02Don't force them back.
4:05Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:11When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:47Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:24In through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:46Just watching the breath.
6:00Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:28Listening to the sounds of your breath.
6:56Notice your feelings and emotions.
7:07Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
7:54And now, bring your attention to the heart.
8:09Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
8:37Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
9:14Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
9:36Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
9:58Take this verse with you, "Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning." God, I know you're always with me.
10:27Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:32Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:39I trust your plan for my life.