nightly wind down
He Fights, You Be Still
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Related Scripture: Exodus 14:14 (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer, "The Lord will fight for you.
0:41You need only to be still." Again, "The Lord will fight for you.
0:59You need only to be still." Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:40Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:56Start with the muscles in the feet.
2:02Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
2:20Letting the hips soften.
2:25The knees are relaxing.
2:40The stomach begins to let go.
2:49Softening the shoulders.
2:57Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:16Allow the chest and back to open.
3:25Allow the body to settle.
3:50Just noticing how the body feels.
4:14Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:46And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:01If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
5:07If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
5:43Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:51Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
6:15Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:31With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:46Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
7:00Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:24Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:43Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today, not engaging with those emotions, remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:21The day is done.
8:24Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:43The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:52Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:12Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:30You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:51Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:14Take this verse with you.
10:18The Lord will fight for you.
10:22You need only to be still.
10:36God, I know you're always with me.
10:43Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:47Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:55I trust your plan for my life.