nightly wind down
Cares at His Feet
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Related Scripture: Psalm 55:22 (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.
0:01Let'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.
0:32"So here's what I've learned through it all.
0:36Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you." And again, "So here's what I've learned through it all.
0:59Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you." Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
1:28Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:40Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
1:46Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
1:55Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
2:04And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
2:22Give yourself some space just to be.
2:36Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:43Release it to God.
2:46Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
3:02And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
3:11When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
3:39Remember, this is a place of safety.
3:48God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:07Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
4:24Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
4:37Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
4:49Allow your limbs to become heavy.
5:00Allow the shoulders to relax.
5:17Let your mind rest.
5:32Now bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:47Notice any sensations on the skin.
6:01Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:09Feel the temperature of the room.
6:27Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
7:00Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:21Notice the rise and the fall of the breath, the air moving in and the air moving out.
7:48Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:53The breath breathes itself.
8:11Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:23Follow the breath back out.
8:41Feel the inhale and relax.
8:47Allow the exhale and let go.
9:09This is a safe place, there's no need to rush.
9:17God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:27There's no goal.
9:30There's no destination.
9:51Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:12Take this verse with you.
10:17"So here is what I've learned through it all.
10:20Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you." God, I know you're always with me.
10:47Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:52Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:59I trust your plan for my life.