nightly wind down
Have Faith in God
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Related Scripture: John 14:1 (recording quotes CEV). 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.
0:36"Jesus said to his disciples, 'Don't be worried.
0:42Have faith in God and have faith in me.'" And again, "Jesus said to his disciples, 'Don't be worried.
1:01Have faith in God and have faith in me.'" Gently bring the awareness to the breath.
1:25Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:37Take a nice, big, deep breath in.
1:43Now slow down on the exhale, letting go.
1:52Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
2:01And exhale, controlling the breath, slowing it down.
2:19Give yourself some space just to be.
2:33Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:40Release it to God.
2:43Allow this time to be what you need it to be.
2:59And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's okay.
3:08When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your attention back to the breath.
3:36Remember, this is a place of safety.
3:45God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:04Release your anxieties and let God handle what you cannot.
4:20Notice how the body is relaxing and releasing.
4:34Now, begin to soften the back of your neck.
4:46Allow your limbs to become heavy.
4:57Allow the shoulders to relax.
5:14Let your mind rest.
5:34Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
5:59Consciously start to relax and turn off the muscles.
6:18Start with the muscles in the feet.
6:23Allow the feet to turn out, and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
6:48The 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.
7:44Allow the chest and back to open.
7:52Allow the body to settle.
8:22Just noticing how the body feels.
8:45Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
9:18And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
9:32If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
9:38If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
9:59Take this verse with you.
10:03Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried.
10:08Have faith in God, and have faith in me." God, I know you're always with me.
10:29Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:34Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:41I trust your plan for my life.