nightly wind down
Everlasting Love
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3b (recording quotes NIV). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." And again, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." Now, let's relax
1:00the muscles.
1:03Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
1:15Let the palms open and relax each finger.
1:22Let your grip relax.
1:32Let the arms relax and the joints release, the shoulders falling away from the ears.
1:55Feel the weight of the body.
2:04And now to the legs, relaxing and letting go.
2:16Allow the legs to be heavy.
2:29Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
2:52If you need a deep breath, take it.
2:57Keep it easy and natural.
3:08Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
3:19There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:25You are here.
3:31Everything is perfectly how it should be.
3:43Let your mind relax.
3:48You are safe.
3:59Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
4:07Not judging, just noticing.
4:26Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
4:59And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
5:09Just allow yourself to be.
5:29With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:40Not examining it, just sensing it.
5:57Notice your place in the room.
6:05Just observing.
6:23Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:28Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
6:34Both are okay.
6:53You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:07Just accepting them.
7:25When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body.
7:49Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:21Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:29Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
8:45Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:17As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
9:45Take this verse with you, "I have loved you with an everlasting love." God, I know you're always with me.
10:11Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:16Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:23I trust your plan for my life.