nightly wind down
Close to the Brokenhearted
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Related Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (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 get started by taking a moment just to be thankful for all the blessings in life.
0:16And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:30Take a moment to consider this verse in prayer.
0:36"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
0:42He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." And again, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
1:01He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:36Let go of that stress.
1:46Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:59Let go of your grip on control.
2:15Take a big deep breath in.
2:26Release your stress.
2:32Let go of your frustrations.
2:43Let it all go on the exhale.
2:55We aren't holding on to the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
3:18Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:37Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:47Let the body relax and release.
4:04When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:16Feel the heart beat.
4:25Just noticing it.
4:38Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:59Just notice the way that you feel.
5:05Not trying to change it.
5:09Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:33Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
5:52Notice any sensations on the skin.
6:08Feel the clothes on the skin.
6:15Feel the temperature of the room.
6:34Listen to the sounds in the room, with a nice easy focus.
7:04Begin to gently notice the breath.
7:22Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
7:34The air moving in and the air moving out.
7:47Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
7:52The breath breathes itself.
8:10Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
8:22Follow the breath back out.
8:40Feel the inhale and relax.
8:46Allow the exhale and let go.
9:08This is a safe place.
9:12There's no need to rush.
9:16God is watching over you and He loves you.
9:26There's no goal.
9:29There's no destination.
9:50Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
10:12Take this verse with you, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
10:23He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." God, I know you're always with me.
10:45Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:50Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:57I trust your plan for my life.