nightly wind down
Nothing Can Separate Us
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:38-39 (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 begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:31"I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love." And again, "I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love." Gently bring the awareness
1:08to the breath.
1:13Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:26Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
1:32Now, slow down on the exhale, letting go.
1:41Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
1:49And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
2:08Give yourself some space, just to be.
2:22Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:28Release it to God.
2:31Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
2:47And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
2:56When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
3:25Remember, this is a place of safety.
3:33God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
3:52Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
4:09Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
4:23Now, begin to soften the back of your neck.
4:34Allow your limbs to become heavy.
4:46Allow the shoulders to relax.
5:03Let your mind rest.
5:18Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:32Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:46Feel the clothes on the skin.
5:55Feel the temperature of the room.
6:12Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
6:46Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:06Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:20The air moving in, and the air moving out.
7:33Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:39The breath breathes itself.
7:56Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:09Follow the breath back out.
8:26Feel the inhale and relax.
8:33Allow the exhale and let go.
8:54This is a safe place.
8:58There's no need to rush.
9:03God is watching over you, and He loves you.
9:12There's no goal.
9:16There's no destination.
9:36Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:57Take this verse with you, "I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love." 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.