Today, as we start our meditation, let’s strip away all of the instruction and the baggage of doing. I want you to just experience it. You already inherently know how to relax, and just be with God. Take a minute just to breathe and be here in this moment.
Let’s go ahead and get started by gently bringing your attention to the breath.
Notice the rise and the fall of the chest.
And when you’re ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
Take a moment to consider this verse. But to all who believed him, and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
And again, but to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
Now, bring your attention to your breath. Just a soft, easy awareness.
Notice what it feels like as air passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth.
Let the breath bring life to your body.
Begin to listen to the sound of your breath,
listening to the inhale and the exhale.
On the next exhale allow the breath to relax. Become natural.
Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body.
You’re making space to notice God’s presence in your life.
When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat. Allow
that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your body.
Feel the presence of God in this space.
Gently bring your awareness to any sensations you’re feeling.
Just noticing the sensations on the body.
Maybe it’s the air on the skin or the weight of the body in the chair.
Just noticing and welcoming these sensations as part of the meditation.
Notice the rise and the fall of the chest as you breathe.
Follow the breath and notice how it changes your body.
The inhales, expanding the body and filling it up with life. And the exhales, relaxing the body, letting go.
You don’t have to do anything, it’s natural and effortless. Your body knows how to relax.
You are simply unearthing the calm that was already there.
This is a safe place of love and deep rest.
Allow your mind to rest. to take refuge in God.
Take this verse with you. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.
Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of the body. Notice the weight of the body on the chair, and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open. and take a nice deep breath. Notice how your breath changes the way you feel. I hope you feel a little more in touch with God. We’ll see you again 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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