nightly wind down
He Watches Everything
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 (recording quotes TLB). 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 taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer: "Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you."
0:56And again, "Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you." Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:30Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:58Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:05Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:45Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:07Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:31Releasing the elbows.
3:47Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:08Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:24Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:30The knees.
4:41Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:58Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:22Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:55Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:28Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
6:54Allow your body and mind to relax.
7:16Nothing else matters right now.
7:21There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do, here you are.
7:53Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:33The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:40Don't resist the thoughts.
8:43Don't force them back.
8:46Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:52When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:29Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
10:00Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:19Take this verse with you, "Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you, and watching everything that concerns you." God, I know you're
10:48always with me.
10:51Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:56Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:03I trust your plan for my life.