nightly wind down
A Father's Kindness
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Related Scripture: Psalm 103:13 (recording quotes GNT). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer; "As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to
0:38those who honor him." And again, "As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him." Bring your attention to any emotions
1:13you're carrying with you in the body, not placing judgment on the feelings or engaging with them, just noticing them.
1:33Taking note of the emotions and then letting them go.
1:49Begin to notice that deeper sense of calm beneath those emotions.
2:10Maybe even begin to visualize a place that feels safe, a place where you feel loved and taken care of.
2:31This is a place of safety and acceptance.
2:43God loves you and wants you to feel loved.
2:51He wants you to feel a sense of security in him.
3:10In this place of safety, begin to notice how your body feels.
3:24Consciously relaxing the body and allowing God's presence to calm your mind.
3:47For a moment or two, relax and notice how you feel in this place.
4:06If the mind wanders off, that's okay.
4:12When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to this place of love and safety.
4:33Surrendering all of your worried thoughts, your stresses, and maybe even your responsibilities.
4:46Just relaxing and releasing, letting go.
5:15Now, let's relax the muscles.
5:20Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
5:36Let the palms open and relax each finger.
5:49Let your grip relax.
5:59Let the arms relax and the joints release any tension.
6:10The shoulders falling away from the ears.
6:22Feel the weight of the body.
6:31And now to the legs.
6:36Relaxing and letting go.
6:45Allow the legs to be heavy.
6:56Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
7:27If you need a deep breath, take it.
7:33Keep it easy and natural.
7:49Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
8:00There is nowhere to go, nowhere to be.
8:06You are here.
8:12Everything is perfectly how it should be.
8:24Let your mind relax.
8:30You are safe.
9:03Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
9:41And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
9:51Just allow yourself to be.
10:08Take this verse with you.
10:11"As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him." God, I know you're always with me.
10:37Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:42Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:49I trust your plan for my life.