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It's hard to let go of 
expectations. 

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We think that life will be one 
way and then it ends up being 

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totally different. 
It may feel unfair, but you have

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to remember God sees your story 
from a different perspective. 

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While your life may not be what 
you want right now, you have to 

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trust that God sees your life 
and your purpose from an eternal

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perspective. 
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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They will not conquer you, for I
am with you to protect and 

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rescue you. 
Again, they will not conquer 

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you, for I am with you to 
protect you and rescue you. 

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Now bring your attention to your
breath. 

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Just a soft, easy awareness. 
Notice what it feels like as air

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passes in through the nose and 
then back out through the mouth.

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Let the breath bring life to 
your body. 

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Begin to listen to the sound of 
your breath, listening to the 

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inhale and the exhale. 
On the next exhale, allow the 

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breath to relax and become 
natural. 

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Allow your breath to bring 
renewal to your body. 

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You're making space to notice 
God's presence in your life. 

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When it feels comfortable, bring
your attention to the heartbeat.

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Allow that rhythm and stillness 
to enter every part of your 

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body. 
Feel the presence of God in this

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space. 
Let go of control and rest into 

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the arms of God. 
When it feels comfortable, take 

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a few nice deep breaths in, 
really making a point to expand 

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the body and expand the chest. 
Notice how the breath makes you 

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feel. 
Now let the breath begin to 

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settle. 
As your breath begins to settle,

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allow the body to become heavy. 
Notice any sensations in the 

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body. 
See if you're holding on to any 

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tension. 
Maybe the body is tight, or 

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maybe it's not. 
Either is OK. 

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You're just scanning the body 
looking for any areas of 

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tightness and letting them 
release. 

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And if the mind drifts away in 
thought, slowly bring it back to

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the feelings in the body and the
breath. 

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Your body knows how to relax. 
You don't have to think about it

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for it to happen. 
You are simply uncovering the 

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calm that was always present. 
Let your awareness rest in the 

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arms of God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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They will not conquer you, for I
am with you to protect you and 

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rescue you. 
Slowly bring your awareness back

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to the body and when you feel 
ready, allow your eyes to open. 

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Take a moment to notice how your
body feels. 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with Hope, Mindfulness and 
prayer. 

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Remember, be easy with yourself.