nightly wind down
Laughter Will Return
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Related Scripture: Job 8:21 (recording quotes NIV). 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 begin by consciously turning off the body.
0:10And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:22Calmly, bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:31"He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." Again.
0:47"He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." Now bring your attention to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:30In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
1:59Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:08And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:22Let the breath be natural.
2:25Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:45Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:55And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:33Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:47As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:05Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:29Just relaxing and releasing.
4:55Now, let go of the breath.
5:01Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:29Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
5:48Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:10Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:40Nothing else matters right now.
6:45There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
6:52Here you are.
7:21Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:01The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:08Don't resist the thoughts.
8:11Don't force them back.
8:14Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:20When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
8:59Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:34Effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
9:54Take this verse with you.
9:59"He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." God, I know you're always with me.
10:26Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:30Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:38I trust your plan for my life.