nightly wind down
Wings Like Eagles
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 (recording quotes Paraphrase). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse and prayer, "Those who wait on the Lord get fresh strength.
0:32They spread their wings and soar like eagles." And again, "Those who wait on the Lord get fresh strength.
0:54They spread their wings and soar like eagles." When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:29Let go of that stress.
1:39Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:52Let go of your grip on control.
2:07Take a big deep breath in.
2:19Release your stress.
2:25Let go of your frustrations.
2:35Let it all go on the exhale.
2:48We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:11Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:29Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:39Let the body relax and release.
3:57When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:09Feel the heart beat.
4:17Just noticing it.
4:32Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:51Just notice the way that you feel.
4:58Not trying to change it.
5:01Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:20Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:26Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
5:37Let the palms open and relax each finger.
5:45Let your grip relax.
5:57Let the arms relax and the joints release.
6:08...
6:08the shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:20Feel the weight of the body.
6:29And now to the legs.
6:34Relaxing and letting go.
6:42Allow the legs to be heavy.
6:53Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:16If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:23Keep it easy and natural.
7:32Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
7:51There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
7:57You are here.
8:03Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:15Let your mind relax.
8:21You are safe.
8:37Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
8:46Not judging, just noticing.
9:04Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:38And now, for a moment or two, allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
10:02Take this verse with you, "Those who wait on the Lord get fresh strength.
10:13They spread their wings and soar like eagles." God, I know you're always with me.
10:34Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:46I trust your plan for my life.