nightly wind down
Everything for the Good
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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.
0:01Let'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"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God." Again.
0:51"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God." Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
1:24Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:37Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:53Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:14Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:35This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:47God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:54He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:14In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:28Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:51For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:10If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:16When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:37Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:50Just relaxing and releasing.
4:57Letting go.
5:16And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
5:54Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
6:16Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:35Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:57Nothing else matters right now.
7:02There is nowhere to go, there is nothing to do.
7:09Here you are.
7:40Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:24The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:30Don't resist the thoughts.
8:34Don't force them back.
8:37Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:43When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:23Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:55Effortlessly, rest into the arms of God.
10:15Take this verse with you.
10:18"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.