nightly wind down
Saved When Discouraged
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (recording quotes ERV). 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 go ahead and get comfortable in your bed or in your chair.
0:09And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:25"The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
0:32He saves those who are discouraged." And again, "The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
0:50He saves those who are discouraged." Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:18Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
1:44Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:07Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:29Nothing else matters right now.
2:34There's nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
2:41Here you are.
3:06Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
3:46The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
3:52Don't resist the thoughts.
3:56Don't force them back.
3:59Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:05When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:46Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:02Let's take some nice, deep breaths.
5:20Make them feel easy and effortless.
5:32In through the nose, and out through the mouth.
5:50Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:08Inhale.
6:11Feel how the body expands.
6:16Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
6:42Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
7:23With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
7:57Notice how the body feels.
8:09Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
8:37Just relaxing and releasing.
9:04There's no way to do this wrong.
9:08The breath breathes itself.
9:41Effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
10:02Take this verse with you, "The Lord is close to those who have suffered disappointment.
10:10He saves those who are discouraged." God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.