nightly wind down
God Lasts
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 40:28 (recording quotes MSG). 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.
0:39"God doesn't come and go.
0:42God lasts." And again, "God doesn't come and go.
0:58God lasts." Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:21Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:49Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
1:55Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:35Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
2:58Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:22Releasing the elbows.
3:38Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:59Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:15Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:21The knees.
4:32Relax the calves, down to the ankles.
4:54Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:09Just noticing any sensations in the body.
5:26Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
5:59Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:10The inhales expanding the body, and the exhales relaxing the body.
6:33Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
7:02It's natural and effortless.
7:07Your body knows how to relax.
7:36You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:04Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:14Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:30Try not to resist anything.
8:35You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:18Let go of your worries.
9:21This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:31Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:51Take this verse with you, "God doesn't come and go.
9:58God lasts." God, I know you're always with me.
10:17Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:22Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:29I trust your plan for my life.