nightly wind down
The Lord's Blessing
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Related Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26 (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.
0:02Begin by getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax.
0:14As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer: May the Lord bless you and protect you.
0:41May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
0:47May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.
0:58Again, may the Lord bless you and protect you.
1:06May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
1:12May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.
1:29With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.
1:57Notice your place in the room, just observing.
2:23Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:28Maybe it's a quiet room, or maybe it's not.
2:34Both are okay.
2:53You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them.
3:25When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
3:59Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
4:27Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
4:35Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
4:51Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
5:21As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
5:59Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
6:07Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
6:19Take a nice, big, deep breath in and now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:35Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:43And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
7:01Give yourself some space just to be.
7:16Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
7:22Release it to God.
7:25Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:41And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:50When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
8:18Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:27God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:46Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
9:03Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
9:21Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:34Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:45Begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:59Just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:07Let your mind rest.
10:24Take this verse with you.
10:29"May the Lord bless you and protect you.
10:34May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
10:40May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace." God, I know you're always with me.
11:00Thank you for all of your blessings.
11:05Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
11:12I trust your plan for my life.