nightly wind down
Never to Die
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Related Scripture: John 11:26 (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 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 and prayer, "Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never, ever die." And again, "Everyone who lives in Me and
0:47believes in Me will never, ever die." Now, bring your attention to your breath.
1:17Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
1:27Allow your breath to make the body feel heavy.
1:43Let the body relax a little more into your bed.
1:59And on your next inhale, begin to count the breath.
2:10One on the inhale and two on the exhale.
2:21Three on the next inhale and four on the next exhale, counting up to ten and then starting over again.
3:01If you lose track of the breath, it's okay.
3:07Just start over again counting from one.
3:36There's nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
3:42We're just here, counting the breath.
4:03On the next exhale, allow the breath to relax and become natural.
4:30Notice how the body is feeling.
4:35It might feel good or it might not.
4:41Either way, it's okay.
5:01There are no expectations.
5:10And now, for a moment or two, let your mind relax.
5:33When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
5:52Let go of that stress.
6:02Release your anxieties and worries to God.
6:15Let go of your grip on control.
6:38Take a big deep breath in.
6:52Release your stress.
6:58Let go of your frustrations.
7:12Let it all go on the exhale.
7:25We aren't holding onto the thoughts, we're just letting them release.
7:48Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
8:03Let the body relax and release.
8:20When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
8:32Feel the heartbeat.
8:41Just noticing it.
9:01Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
9:31Allow yourself to relax into the loving presence of God.
9:52Take this verse with you, "Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never, ever die." God, I know you're always with me.
10:20Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:25Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:32I trust your plan for my life.