nightly wind down
The Skies Proclaim
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Related Scripture: Psalm 19:1 (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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse in prayer, "The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." And again, "The Heavens declare the
0:56glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:40Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:57Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:02Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:25The knees are relaxing.
2:40The stomach begins to let go.
2:49Softening the shoulders.
2:57Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:17Allow the chest and back to open.
3:25Allow the body to settle.
3:50Just noticing how the body feels.
4:14Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:47And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:17Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:42Let's take some nice, deep breaths.
6:07Make them feel easy and effortless.
6:16In through the nose and out through the mouth.
6:34Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:50Inhale, feel how the body expands.
6:58Then, slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
7:28Feel the air as it travels in through the nose and feel the body fall with each exhale.
8:09With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:43Notice how the body feels.
8:55Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
9:23Just relaxing and releasing.
9:46There's no way to do this wrong.
9:50The breath breathes itself.
10:08Take this verse with you, "The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands." God, I know you're always with me.
10:38Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:43Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:50I trust your plan for my life.