nightly wind down
My Soul Finds Rest
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: Truly my soul finds rest in God.
0:43My salvation comes from Him.
0:54Again, my soul finds rest in God.
1:01My salvation comes from Him.
1:16Now bring your attention to the way the body feels.
1:30Notice your breath.
1:39Allow the inhales to expand the body.
1:48Notice how the exhales make you feel.
2:06Feel the body relax and become heavier.
2:26Relax the corners of the eyes.
2:43Soften the forehead down the front of the face.
3:05Allow the neck to relax and the shoulders to fall away from the ears.
3:27Relax the temples.
3:40Feel the weight of the body, so the arms become heavy.
3:55The legs are becoming heavy.
4:06Feel the bones become heavy.
4:31Letting the breath become natural.
4:49Allow the whole body to soften and release.
5:22Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
5:32Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:45Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
5:51Now, slow down on the exhale, letting go.
6:00Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
6:08...
6:08and exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
6:31Give yourself some space just to be.
6:45Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:51Release it to God.
6:54Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
7:15And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
7:23When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
7:54Remember, this is a place of safety.
8:02God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:21Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
8:38Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
8:56Now begin to soften the back of your neck.
9:08Allow your limbs to become heavy.
9:19Allow the shoulders to relax.
9:42Let your mind rest.
9:50Just noticing and appreciating this moment.
10:10Take this verse with you, "My soul finds rest in God.
10:18My salvation comes from him." God, I know you're always with me.
10:39Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:44Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:51I trust your plan for my life.