nightly wind down
Peace of Christ Rules
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Related Scripture: Colossians 3:15a (recording quotes TLB). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:27Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts." And again, "Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts." Now, take some nice, deep breaths.
1:18In through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:46Just watching the breath.
1:55Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:23Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:58Notice your feelings and emotions.
3:09Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:49And now, bring your attention to the heart.
4:09Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:34Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
5:20Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:46Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
6:15Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
6:29Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:56Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
7:18Allow your body and mind to relax.
7:41Nothing else matters right now.
7:45There is nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
7:53Here you are.
8:17Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:57The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
9:04Don't resist the thoughts.
9:07Don't force them back.
9:10Be friendly with your thoughts.
9:16When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:53Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
10:19Take this verse with you.
10:23Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.
10:39God, I know you're always with me.
10:46Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:50Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:58I trust your plan for my life.