nightly wind down
At the Door and Knocking
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Related Scripture: Revelation 3:20 (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, "Look, I stand at the door and knock.
0:45If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." And again," Look, I stand at the door
1:07and knock.
1:08If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the
1:33body to open.
1:52Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
2:09Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:14Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:38The knees are relaxing.
2:52The stomach begins to let go.
3:01Softening the shoulders.
3:09Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:29Allow the chest and back to open.
3:38Allow the body to settle.
4:03Just noticing how the body feels.
4:27Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:59And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:13If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
5:20If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
6:04Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
6:12Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
6:31Take a nice big deep breath in.
6:37Now, slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:46Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:54And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
7:16Give yourself some space, just to be.
7:35Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
7:41Release it to God.
7:44Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
8:04And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
8:13When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
8:43Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:52God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
9:11Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
9:28Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
9:49Let your mind rest.
9:58Just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:19Take this verse with you.
10:22"I stand at the door and knock.
10:25If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will share a meal together as friends." God, I know you're always with me.
10:50Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:55Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:02I trust your plan for my life.