nightly wind down
God's Chosen Treasure
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9a (recording quotes TPT). 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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:38You are God's chosen treasure.
0:49And again, you are God's chosen treasure.
1:06Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:16Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:44Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
1:50Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:30Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
2:53Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms, releasing the elbows.
3:33Let the wrists and the hands relax, softening the chest and the stomach, releasing the hips and the thighs, the knees.
4:27Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:43Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:07Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:43Release your anxieties and worries to God.
5:52Let go of that stress.
6:02Let go of your grip on control.
6:19Take a big, deep breath in.
6:35Release your stress.
6:41Let go of your frustrations.
6:54Let it all go on the exhale.
7:07We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
7:11We're just letting them release.
7:30Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
7:48Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
7:58Let the body relax and release.
8:16When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:28Feel the heart beat.
8:36Just noticing it.
8:51Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:12Just notice the way that you feel, not trying to change it.
9:22Just accepting it the way that it is.
9:43Allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
10:05Take this verse with you.
10:09You are God's chosen treasure.
10:24God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.