nightly wind down
Sons and Daughters
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Related Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18 (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 and prayer.
0:35"I will be your father and you will be my sons and daughters." And again, "I will be your father and you will be my sons and daughters." Now, take
1:11some nice deep breaths.
1:17In through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:45Just watching the breath.
1:54Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:16Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:39Notice your feelings and emotions.
2:50Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:31And now, bring your attention to the heart.
3:46Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:11Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
4:49Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:16Bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:29Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:41Feel the clothes on the skin.
5:47Feel the temperature of the room.
6:09Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice easy focus.
6:39Begin to gently notice the breath.
6:53Notice the rise and the fall of the breath, the air moving in and the air moving out.
7:18Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:23The breath breathes itself.
7:45Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
7:57Follow the breath back out.
8:15Feel the inhale and relax.
8:21Allow the exhale and let go.
8:47This is a safe place, there's no need to rush.
8:55God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:05There's no goal.
9:08There's no destination.
9:35Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:56Take this verse with you, "I will be your Father and you will be my sons and daughters." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.