Daily Hope 65

Sometimes, meditation can feel like an activity that we need to fit into our schedule. In some ways, it’s very true. But it’s also important to remember that while it may start as an activity, we should think about it more as a state of mind, a mindset of calm presence and perpetual prayer. Let’s start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.

As your breath begins to relax your body. Allow your eyes to close like the sun sets.

Take a moment to consider this verse. To pray is to let go and let God take over.

And again, to pray is to let go and let God take over.

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

Not really examining it, just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.

Notice any sensations on the skin,

feel the clothes on the skin,

feel the temperature of the room,

listen to the sounds in the room.

Just a nice, easy focus on the sounds in the room.

Listen to the gentle sound of your breathing.

Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.

Maybe the breath is shallow, or maybe it’s deep. Both are okay. Just follow the breath as it moves through your body.

Let the rhythm of your breath relax your mind.

This is a safe place. God is watching over you.

Now bring your attention to any emotions you’re carrying with you.

Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.

Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more. With each exhale,

with each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God’s love.

Now, begin to deepen the breath.

Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath,

and then exhale, letting go of the breath,

and then right back into the next inhale.

Slow it down and make it deep.

And then exhale. Let the body relax.

Now allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.

Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.

Take this verse with you to pray. is to let go and let God take over.

When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling of the breath. Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open. Notice how the breath changes the way you feel. I hope you feel a little more relaxed. We’ll see you again tomorrow. Take care of yourself.