nightly wind down
Be the Hand of God
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:27 (recording quotes Paraphrase). 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 in prayer.
0:37"Do not pass by a man in need, for you may be the hand of God to him." And again, "Do not pass by a man in need, for you
0:58may be the hand of God to him." Now, bring your attention to the breath.
1:29Let's take some nice deep breaths.
1:46Make them feel easy and effortless.
1:55In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
2:21Inhale, feel how the body expands.
2:28Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
2:51Feel the air as it travels in through the nose.
2:59And feel the body fall with each exhale.
3:32With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
4:06Notice how the body feels.
4:18Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
4:46Just relaxing and releasing.
5:09There's no way to do this wrong.
5:13The breath breathes itself.
5:39Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:47Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:56Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
6:13Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:21What is done, is done.
6:27All you have is this moment.
6:48Take a few nice, deep breaths.
7:00Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
7:09Feel the body become heavier.
7:22Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:49Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:56And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:10Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:28Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:35Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:44You are just the observer.
9:02If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:09There's no way to do this wrong.
9:17When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the sounds.
9:38And for a moment or two, effortlessly allow your awareness to rest.
10:01Take this verse with you, "Do not pass by a man in need, for you may be the hand of God to him." God, I know you're always with me.
10:31Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:43I trust your plan for my life.