nightly wind down
A New Creation
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Related Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (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 taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:36"This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
0:45The old life is gone.
0:47A new life has begun." And again, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
1:07The old life is gone.
1:09A new life has begun." Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:31Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
1:44Effortless and natural.
1:55Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
2:11With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:26Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:53Gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:14Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:22Not engaging with those emotions.
3:27Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:51The day is done.
3:55Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:13The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:22Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:42Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
5:00You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:22Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:53Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
6:18Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:35Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:40Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
6:58Letting the hips soften.
7:03The knees are relaxing.
7:18The stomach begins to let go.
7:27Softening the shoulders.
7:35Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
7:55Allow the chest and back to open.
8:04Allow the body to settle.
8:29Just noticing how the body feels.
8:52Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:25And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:39If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:45If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
10:06Take this verse with you, "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.
10:17The old life is gone.
10:19A new life has begun." God, I know you're always with me.
10:39Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:43Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:51I trust your plan for my life.