nightly wind down
Kept Forever
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Related Scripture: Psalm 37:28b (recording quotes NLV). 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 loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:31"He does not leave the people alone who belong to him.
0:37They are kept forever." And again, "He does not leave the people alone who belong to him.
0:54They are kept forever." Now bring your attention to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:30In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
1:59Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:08And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:22Let the breath be natural.
2:25Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:45Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:55And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:33Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:47As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:05Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:29Just relaxing and releasing.
4:55Now, let go of the breath.
5:01Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:29Bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you in the body.
5:40Not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
5:53Taking note of the emotions, and then letting them go.
6:12Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
6:37Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
7:00This is a place of safety and acceptance.
7:12God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
7:20He wants you to feel a sense of security in Him.
7:45Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
8:17For a moment or two, relax, and notice how you feel in this place.
8:35If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
8:41When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
9:02Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
9:15Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
9:41And now, let your mind go where it wants to go.
10:01Take this verse with you, "He does not leave the people alone who belong to him.
10:11They are kept forever." God, I know you're always with me.
10:32Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:37Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:44I trust your plan for my life.