nightly wind down
Light of the World
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Related Scripture: John 8:12 (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 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 and prayer, "I am the light of the world.
0:40If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." And again, "I am the light of the world.
1:03If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." Now, take some nice deep breaths, in through the
1:31nose and out through the mouth.
1:59Just watching the breath.
2:08Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:30Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:53Notice your feelings and emotions.
3:04Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:45And now bringing your attention to the heart.
4:00Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:25Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
5:03Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:30Bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:43Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:55Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:01Feel the temperature of the room.
6:23Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
6:53Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:07Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:19The air moving in, and the air moving out.
7:32Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:37The breath breathes itself.
7:59Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:11Follow the breath back out.
8:29Feel the inhale and relax.
8:35Allow the exhale and let go.
9:01This is a safe place.
9:05There's no need to rush.
9:09God is watching over you, and He loves you.
9:19There's no goal.
9:22There's no destination.
9:49Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:09Take this verse with you, "I am the light of the world.
10:16If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." God, I know you're always with me.
10:42Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:47Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:54I trust your plan for my life.