nightly wind down
Part of God's Plan
11 minutes · Audio access options are available in the app
Related Scripture: Romans 8:28a (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 get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:22Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:29"We are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan." And again, "We are convinced that every detail of our lives
0:57is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan." When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:33Let go of that stress.
1:42Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:55Let go of your grip on control.
2:11Take a big, deep breath in.
2:22Release your stress.
2:28Let go of your frustrations.
2:38Let it all go on the exhale.
2:51We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:14Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:33Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:43Let the body relax and release.
4:00When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:12Feel the heart beat.
4:21Just noticing it.
4:35Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:54Just notice the way that you feel.
5:01Not trying to change it.
5:05Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:24Gently, bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:38Just noticing any sensations in the body.
6:00Maybe it's the air on the skin.
6:05Or the weight of the body in the bed.
6:27Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:38The inhales expanding the body.
6:46And the exhales relaxing the body.
7:05Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
7:28It's natural and effortless.
7:32Your body knows how to relax.
7:55You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:20Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:30Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:46Try not to resist anything.
8:51You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:21Let go of your worries.
9:25This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:34Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:55Take this verse with you.
9:59We are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan.
10:21God, I know you're always with me.
10:27Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:32Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:39I trust your plan for my life.