It’s common for people to feel like they aren’t good enough. Whether that’s living up to the expectations set by others, or expectations we set for ourselves. It can be disappointing as you relax into this meditation today. Remember that this false standard doesn’t exist with God. He loves you as you are.
No conditions. You are loved because God is love.
Okay, let’s go ahead and get started. By getting comfortable in your chair. And when you’re ready, take a few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close.
Now, take a moment to consider this verse,
this hope. Will not lead to disappointment for we know how dearly God loves us,
and again, this hope will not lead to disappointment for we know how dearly God loves us.
Now bring your attention to the position of the body.
Make sure you can breathe in an open and natural way.
Allow the chest to open and take a few nice deep breaths.
Let the breath fill the body up with life.
With each breath, you’re bringing your awareness into this moment.
Relax and allow God to speak to you. In the way that he wants.
Let your thoughts go and allow your awareness to rest in this moment.
If your thoughts wander off, that’s okay. It’s natural for the thoughts to drift.
As best you can, leave those thoughts right where they are and come back to that feeling of your body.
Our feelings and emotions can distract us from the natural calm of God’s love.
There isn’t anything to discover. It’s always been there.
This is a safe place. God loves you
gradually. And with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
Feel the body rise with each inhale.
Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
Begin to notice the space around the body.
Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the floor.
When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
Piece by piece. Release any areas of tension.
Let go of your stress, let go of your anxiety.
You are exactly where you’re meant to be.
Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax You.
Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
You are accepted here. You are loved.
Take this verse with you. This hope will not lead to disappointment for we know how dearly God loves us.
Gently bring your awareness back to the body, and when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice, deep breath. Sit back and relax for a moment. How do you feel? I hope you feel a little better. We’ll see you next time with Hope, mindfulness, and Prayer.
Love is the miracle drug. Love allows us to overcome pain and disappointment. It allows us to persevere through struggles. It restores our hopes and dreams. God is love. And what God loves most is love. is you.
Many of us grew up with the idea that God was sitting in heaven writing down every bad thing that we ever did. But what God tells us He actually does is not writing, but erasing. As soon as we can add another item to our list of wrongs, God is erasing it. This is because God is love, and love keeps no record of wrongs.
When we seek God, we always get more than we ask for. We’re seeking connection. And without even asking for it, God begins to change our hearts. He begins to gradually release all those negative thoughts and feelings that we hold on to. Gradually, He changes what’s inside of us.
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