nightly wind down
I Lack Nothing
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Related Scripture: Psalm 23:1 (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.
0:02Begin by taking a few nice deep breaths.
0:14And as your body begins to relax, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Again, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Bring your attention
1:13to the way the breath feels.
1:19Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
1:43Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
1:58With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
2:13Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
2:40Gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
3:01Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:10Not engaging with those emotions.
3:14Remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
3:38The day is done, allow God to handle what you cannot.
4:01The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
4:10Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
4:30Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
4:48You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
5:09Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
5:40Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
6:06Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:22Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:28Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles.
6:45Letting the hips soften.
6:51The knees are relaxing.
7:05The stomach begins to let go.
7:14Softening the shoulders.
7:22Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
7:42Allow the chest and back to open.
7:51Allow the body to settle.
8:16Just noticing how the body feels.
8:40Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:13And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:26If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:33If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
9:54Take this verse with you, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." God, I know you're always with me.
10:22Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:27Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:35I trust your plan for my life.