nightly wind down
Darkness Into Light
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Related Scripture: Psalm 18:28 (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:36Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp.
0:41You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.
0:54And again, Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp.
1:02You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.
1:19Now, take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax.
1:34Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
2:00Take a few nice, big, deep breaths in.
2:22Allow your body and mind to relax.
2:45Nothing else matters right now.
2:49There's nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
2:57Here you are.
3:21Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
4:02The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
4:08Don't resist the thoughts.
4:11Don't force them back.
4:14Be friendly with your thoughts.
4:20When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
4:57Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
5:33In through the nose and out through the mouth.
5:56Just watching the breath.
6:09Watching the rise and the fall of the chest.
6:37Listening to the sounds of your breath.
7:06Notice your feelings and emotions.
7:17Just taking note of them and then coming back to the feeling of the breath.
8:03And now bringing your attention to the heart.
8:19Let your awareness settle onto the heartbeat.
8:46Allow your awareness to fall and move inward.
8:56Finding that place where you feel loved.
9:24Feel that sense of natural peace that can only be found in God's presence.
9:46Remember, when you come near to God, He will come near to you.
10:08Take this verse with you.
10:12Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp.
10:17You, God, turn the darkness around me into light.
10:33God, I know you're always with me.
10:39Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:44Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:51I trust your plan for my life.