nightly wind down
Kind and Patient
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Related Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5a (recording quotes NLT). 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, "Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud or rude.
0:40Love isn't selfish or quick-tempered." And again, "Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud or rude.
1:06Love isn't selfish or quick-tempered." Now bring your attention to the breath.
1:27Taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:43In through the nose, and letting go out through the mouth.
2:12Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:21And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:35Let the breath be natural.
2:38Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:58Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
3:08And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:46Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
4:00As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:18Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:42Just relaxing and releasing.
5:08Now, let go of the breath.
5:14Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:22Simply let go.
5:52Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
6:06Notice any sensations on the skin.
6:19Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:25Feel the temperature of the room.
6:46Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice, easy focus.
7:27Notice the rise and the fall of the breath, the air moving in and the air moving out.
7:58Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
8:03The breath breathes itself.
8:37Feel the inhale and relax.
8:43Allow the exhale, and let go.
9:08This is a safe place.
9:12There's no need to rush.
9:17God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:26There's no goal.
9:29There's no destination.
9:54Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:15Take this verse with you, "Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.
10:31Love isn't selfish or quick-tempered." God, I know you're always with me.
10:52Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:57Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:04I trust your plan for my life.