nightly wind down
He Binds the Wounds
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Related Scripture: Psalm 147:3 (recording quotes NLV). 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 begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:10And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
0:23Bring your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer, "He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds." And again, "He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds."
1:04Now, let's relax the muscles.
1:10Start with the hands, letting go of the tension in the hands.
1:22Let the palms open and relax each finger.
1:30Let your grip relax.
1:39Let the arms relax and the joints release, the shoulders falling away from the ears.
2:02Feel the weight of the body.
2:11And now to the legs.
2:17Relaxing and letting go.
2:25Allow the legs to be heavy.
2:36Allow the muscles to completely relax, almost like they're melting.
2:59If you need a deep breath, take it.
3:05Keep it easy and natural.
3:14Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
3:38Everything is perfectly how it should be.
3:50Let your mind relax.
3:56You are safe.
4:06Notice any feelings that you're having in the body.
4:14Not judging, just noticing.
4:33Allow yourself to release those feelings of tightness and tension.
5:07And now, for a moment or two, let go of any focus.
5:17Just allow yourself to be.
5:46Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment.
6:12Take a few nice big, deep breaths in.
6:35Allow your body and mind to relax.
6:57Nothing else matters right now.
7:02There's nowhere to go, there's nothing to do.
7:09Here you are.
7:34Allow your body to relax and feel the calm of God's presence.
8:14The thoughts may take you away, and that's okay.
8:20Don't resist the thoughts.
8:24Don't force them back.
8:27Be friendly with your thoughts.
8:33When it feels natural, come back to the feeling of relaxation in the body.
9:09Now, without changing the breath, notice the quiet sound of your breathing.
9:41Effortlessly rest into the arms of God.
10:01Take this verse with you, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." God, I know you're always with me.
10:28Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:33Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:40I trust your plan for my life.