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It's natural to spend time 
thinking about the past or the 

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future, but doing this takes you
out of the present. 

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It takes you away from the only 
real time that exists as you 

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meditate and pray. 
Today. 

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Allow yourself to be present in 
this moment and grow closer to 

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God. 
OK, let's begin by getting 

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comfortable, taking a few nice 
big deep breaths, and when 

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you're ready, allow your eyes to
slowly close. 

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Now take a moment to consider 
this verse. 

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Here's. 
What I want you? 

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To do. 
Find a quiet, secluded place. 

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Just be there. 
As simply and honestly as you 

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can manage. 
The focus. 

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Will shift from you to God, and 
you will begin to sense His 

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grace. 
Again. 

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Here's what I want you to do. 
Find a quiet. 

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Secluded place. 
Just be there as simply and 

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honestly as you can manage. 
The focus will shift from you to

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God, and you will begin to sense
His grace. 

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When it feels comfortable, go 
ahead and take a few deep 

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breaths in nice and easy. 
Let the breath settle and become

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natural and bring your attention
to the space in the room, not 

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thinking too hard about it, just
becoming aware of your body and 

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your surroundings. 
Notice the air on the skin, feel

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the chair beneath you. 
Pay attention to the position of

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your body. 
Make sure that you're 

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comfortable. 
Notice the state of your mind. 

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Does the mind feel calm? 
Does it feel restless? 

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Both are OK, just a simple easy 
noticing. 

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Just noticing the space, almost 
like you're an observer. 

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Notice the gentle sound of your 
breath coming in and going out, 

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deepening the inhales and 
extending the exhales, letting 

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the body rest. 
Just relax 

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now gently bring your awareness 
to the breath. 

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Allow your breath to deepen and 
fill the lungs. 

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Big deep breath in and then 
taking twice as long on the 

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exhale. 
Let the inhale come easily and 

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effortlessly, and then exhale, 
controlling the breath. 

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Allow yourself to be here in 
this moment. 

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This is all that matters right 
now. 

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Whenever you need to let go of, 
let it go. 

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Release it to God. 
Today is a new day with new 

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opportunities. 
Allow your breath to renew your 

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spirit and connect you to your 
Creator who loves you. 

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Deep breath in through the nose 
and out through the mouth. 

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Remember, this is a place of 
love. 

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Let this practice be whatever 
you need it to be. 

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God's calming presence is always
accessible to you. 

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Let your awareness rest in the 
loving presence of God. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Find a quiet. 

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Secluded place. 
Just be there as simply and 

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honestly as you can manage. 
The focus will shift from you to

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God, and you will begin to sense
His grace. 

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Slowly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body. 

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Maybe even move your fingers and
toes a little bit. 

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When it feels natural, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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Take another big deep breath in 
and let it out with a sigh. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.