nightly wind down
He Answered My Distress
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Related Scripture: Psalm 120:1 (recording quotes ESV). 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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"In my distress, I called to the Lord, and He answered me." And again, "In my distress, I called to the Lord, and He answered me." Bring your attention to
1:12the heartbeat.
1:20Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:48Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
1:54Allow the head to soften all the way down the face.
2:11Softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:34Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
2:57Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:21Releasing the elbows.
3:37Let the wrists and the hands relax.
3:58Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:14Releasing the hips and the thighs, the knees.
4:31Relax the calves down to the ankles.
4:47Bring your attention back to the breath.
5:11Just noticing the inhale and the exhale.
5:47Release your anxieties and worries to God.
5:56Let go of that stress.
6:06Let go of your grip on control.
6:24Take a big, deep breath in.
6:39Release your stress.
6:45Let go of your frustrations.
6:58Let it all go on the exhale.
7:11We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
7:15We're just letting them release.
7:34Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
7:52Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
8:02Let the body relax and release.
8:20When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:32Feel the heart beat.
8:40Just noticing it.
8:55Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:16Just notice the way that you feel.
9:22Not trying to change it.
9:26Just accepting it the way that it is.
9:47Allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
10:09Take this verse with you.
10:13"In my distress, I called to the Lord, and He answered me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:37Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:42Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:49I trust your plan for my life.