When we focus our attention on just one thing, we begin to simplify our experience. This allows our mind to rest and to just experience the moment. It allows us to consciously unplug and make a space for God. This allows our mind to rest. And to just notice what we’ve been missing. It creates the conditions for us to experience the presence of God in the moment.
Okay, let’s begin by consciously relaxing the body. And when you’re ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse. My presence will go with you. and I will give you rest.
And again. My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
Now gently bring your attention to your emotions.
Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
Remember. Today is a new day with new opportunities.
God is working in your life.
With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
Notice your place in the room.
Feel the air on your skin.
Listen to the sounds in the room.
Maybe it’s quiet in the room, maybe it’s not. Both are okay.
You’re just listening and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise,
not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness. to the breath.
Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
Relax and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
Take this verse with you. My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes. Sit back in your chair. Maybe you want to stretch a little bit. Do whatever feels good. Take a moment to notice how you feel. I hope you feel a little more relaxed. We’ll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.
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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