nightly wind down
Look Wholeheartedly
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Related Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13 (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 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: If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.
0:52And again, if you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.
1:11Now, take some nice, deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
1:47Just watching the breath.
1:57Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
2:18Listening to the sounds of your breath.
2:41Notice your feelings and emotions.
2:52Just taking note of them, and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
3:33And now, bring your attention to the heart.
3:48Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
4:14Allow your awareness to fall and move inward, finding that place where you feel loved.
4:51Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
5:19With an easy awareness, begin to bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining it, just sensing it.
5:53Notice your place in the room.
6:01Just observing.
6:23Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:28Maybe it's a quiet room or maybe it's not.
6:34Both are okay.
6:57You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing to change or get rid of the sounds.
7:11Just accepting them.
7:31When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the body, noticing the weight of the body.
8:03Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier.
8:31Allow yourself to leave the day behind.
8:39Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this moment.
9:01Let yourself unwind and naturally relax in the presence of God.
9:32Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
9:55Take this verse with you, "If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:34I trust your plan for my life.