nightly wind down
All Things Work Together
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:28a (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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God." Again, "We know that God causes everything to work together for the good
1:05of those who love God." With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room.
1:31Not examining it, just sensing it.
1:48Notice your place in the room.
1:56Just observing.
2:14Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:19Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
2:25Both are okay.
2:44You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
2:58Just accepting them.
3:16When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
3:50Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
4:22Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
4:30Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
4:46Let yourself unwind, and naturally relax in the presence of God.
5:20Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:28Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:37Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
5:58Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:06What is done is done.
6:12All you have is this moment.
6:39Take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:51Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
7:00Feel the body become heavier.
7:21Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:54Inhale, feel the chest rise.
8:01And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:17Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:38Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:46Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:54You're just the observer.
9:17If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:24There's no way to do this wrong.
9:46As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
10:14Take this verse with you, "We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God." God, I know you're always with me.
10:46Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:51Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:58I trust your plan for my life.