Daily Hope 264

We’re all trying to create a life where we’re safe all of the time, but no matter how secure your job or your family is, you’ll never be able to create a reality that’s free from disaster. Given this fact, you’re only left with faith. Faith that God is at work in your life. Faith that you are loved rest and find the peace that comes when you let go.

Okay, let’s begin by getting comfortable taking a few nice, big, deep breaths.

When you’re ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.

Now, take a moment to consider this verse.

You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.

You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.

Now bring your attention to the way the breath feels and take a few deep breaths.

Gently expand the chest on the inhale, and then let the body soften on the exhale.

With each breath, there’s new life entering the body

as you breathe. Begin to soften the body starting at the top of the head.

Allow the shoulders to fall away from the ears.

Feel gravity, push the body down into the chair.

Now gently bring your awareness to the space around the body.

Feel the air on the skin.

Notice the temperature of the air,

and now gently move your awareness to the heartbeat.

Allow the rhythm of the heartbeat to relax the body.

Let your awareness rest deeper in the presence of God.

Simply let go

now consciously begin to relax your muscles.

Begin to notice how the body feels,

just scanning the body from the head. Down to the toes,

consciously relaxing any areas of tightness or tension.

Take a few big, deep breaths in.

Notice how the breath changes the body.

Just relaxing and releasing,

allowing your body to totally let go.

If the thoughts take you away, that’s okay. Thoughts are a normal part of meditation. You aren’t holding on to the thoughts or the feelings. You’re just allowing them to bubble up and out.

You’re releasing those thoughts to God

now. For a moment or two, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God’s love.

Take this verse with you. You will keep in perfect peace. All who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you,

slowly bring your awareness back to the body and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open. Take a moment to notice how your body feels. I hope you feel a little better. We’ll see you again tomorrow with Hope, mindfulness, and prayer. Remember, be easy with yourself.