nightly wind down
Called Into Light
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Related Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9b (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 start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:12And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close, like the sun sets.
0:26As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer: You can show others the goodness of God, for he called you
0:44out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
0:57And again, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
1:21Bring your attention to the heartbeat.
1:31Allow its rhythm to relax your body, letting the arms and legs become heavy.
1:59Now bring your awareness to the top of the head.
2:05Allow the head to soften all the way down the face, softening the skin on the face and the eyes.
2:46Soften the throat and the back of the neck.
3:08Soften the collarbone, the shoulders, and the arms.
3:32Releasing the elbows.
3:48Let the wrists and the hands relax.
4:09Softening the chest and the stomach.
4:25Releasing the hips and the thighs.
4:31The knees.
4:42Relax the calves, down to the ankles.
5:04Gently bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:19Just noticing any sensations in the body.
5:36Maybe it's the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the bed.
6:10Follow your breath and notice how it changes the body.
6:20The inhales expanding the body.
6:28And the exhales relaxing the body.
6:43Follow it as it comes in through the nose and goes back out through the mouth.
7:12It's natural and effortless.
7:17Your body knows how to relax.
7:46You're simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
8:14Begin to feel the space around the body.
8:24Notice it with a subtle sense of gratitude and acceptance.
8:40Try not to resist anything.
8:45You're just revealing the peace that's already present in your heart.
9:28Let go of your worries.
9:32This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
9:41Allow your mind to find refuge in God.
10:01Take this verse with you.
10:06"You can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." God, I know you're always with me.
10:34Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:46I trust your plan for my life.