nightly wind down
If God Is for Us
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:31b (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 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: "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" And
0:51again, "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:19Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:47Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
1:53Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:34Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
2:56Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:20Releasing the elbows.
3:36Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:57Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:13Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:19The knees.
4:30Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:52Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:07Just noticing any sensations in the body.
5:24Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
5:57Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:08...
6:08the inhales expanding the body, and the exhales relaxing the body.
6:31Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
7:00It's natural and effortless.
7:05Your body knows how to relax.
7:34You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:02Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:12Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:28Try not to resist anything.
8:33You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:15Let go of your worries.
9:19This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:29Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:49Take this verse with you, "If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" God, I know you're always with me.
10:16Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:21Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:28I trust your plan for my life.