nightly wind down
I Named You
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 43:1b (recording quotes MSG). 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: Don't be afraid.
0:33I saved you.
0:35I named you.
0:38You are mine.
0:46And again, don't be afraid.
0:53I saved you.
0:55I named you.
0:58You are mine.
1:11Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:19Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
1:43Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
1:59With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:14Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:28Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
2:52Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:11Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:20Not engaging with those emotions.
3:25Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:49The day is done.
3:52Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:11The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:20Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:40Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
4:58You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:19Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:41Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:56Just noticing any sensations in the body.
6:12Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
6:33Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:43The inhales expanding the body.
6:51And the exhales relaxing the body.
7:06Follow 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.
8:17Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:27Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:43Try not to resist anything.
8:49You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:19Let go of your worries.
9:23This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:32Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
9:53Take this verse with you, "Don't be afraid.
10:00I saved you.
10:03I named you.
10:06You are mine." God, I know You're always with me.
10:26Thank You for all of Your blessings.
10:31Help me to relax and let go in Your presence.
10:38I trust Your plan for my life.