nightly wind down
Fix Your Thoughts on Truth
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:8a (recording quotes TLB). 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 begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right.
0:44And again, fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right.
1:04Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
1:18Notice any sensations on the skin.
1:30Feel the clothes on the skin.
1:37Feel the temperature of the room.
1:54Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice easy focus.
2:24Begin to gently notice the breath.
2:38Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
2:50The air moving in and the air moving out.
3:03Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
3:08The breath breathes itself.
3:26Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
3:39Follow the breath back out.
3:56Feel the inhale and relax.
4:03Allow the exhale and let go.
4:31Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
4:44Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
4:57Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
5:27Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
5:56Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe.
6:04...
6:04place where you feel loved and taken care of.
6:24This is a place of safety and acceptance.
6:37God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
6:44He wants you to feel a sense of security in Him.
7:03In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
7:18Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
7:47For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
8:12If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:18When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
8:45Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
8:58Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:36Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:57Take this verse with you, "Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right." God, I know You're always with me.
10:24Thank You for all of Your blessings.
10:29Help me to relax and let go in Your presence.
10:36I trust Your plan for my life.