nightly wind down
The Spirit That Raised Jesus
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Related Scripture: Romans 8:11a (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 begin by consciously turning off the body.
0:10And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:22Calmly, bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.
0:45And again, the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.
1:04Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
1:12Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
1:25Effortless and natural.
1:36Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
1:52With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:06Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:21Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
2:45Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:05Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:13Not engaging with those emotions.
3:18Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:42The day is done.
3:46Allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:04The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:13Just notice the thoughts and then let them be.
4:34Now, bring your awareness to the space around the body.
4:49Notice any sensations on the skin.
5:01Feel the clothes on the skin.
5:07Feel the temperature of the room.
5:25Listen to the sounds in the room with a nice, easy focus.
5:54Begin to gently notice the breath.
6:09Notice the rise and the fall of the breath.
6:20The air moving in, and the air moving out.
6:34Without even having to think about it, it just happens.
6:39The breath breathes itself.
6:57Follow the breath in through the nostrils and into the chest and the abdomen.
7:09Follow the breath back out.
7:27Feel the inhale and relax.
7:33Allow the exhale and let go.
7:54(pause of 17 seconds) This is a safe place.
7:59There's no need to rush.
8:03God is watching over you and He loves you.
8:13There's no goal.
8:16There's no destination.
8:35Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:01(pause of 15 seconds) You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:29Allow your awareness to rest with the presence of God.
9:50Take this verse with you.
9:53The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.
10:11God, I know You're always with me.
10:18Thank You for all of Your blessings.
10:22Help me to relax and let go in Your presence.
10:30I trust Your plan for my life.