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God commands us to rest. 
He even designed rest as a 

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natural part of the universe. 
God designed us with the need to

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rest. 
Rest is natural and needed. 

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Today, as you meditate, allow 
yourself to rest without guilt 

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or distraction. 
Rest is holy, and you deserve to

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rest. 
OK, let's begin by consciously 

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relaxing the body, and when 
you're ready, allow your eyes to

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slowly close. 
As your body begins to settle, 

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take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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When I awaken in the morning, 
you are still thinking of me. 

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And again, when I awaken in the 
morning, you are still thinking 

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of me 
in your own time. 

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Take a few nice deep breaths in 
through the nose and out through

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the mouth. 
Allow the body to let go a 

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little bit more with each 
exhale. 

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Feel the face and the neck 
softening as your body begins to

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relax. 
Notice how your breath softens 

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and relaxes the body. 
Come to that sense of weight in 

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the body, allowing the chair to 
hold the body up. 

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Relax the arms all the way down 
to the hands. 

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Allow the legs to become heavy, 
relaxing all the way down to the

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toes. 
Feel the muscles softening. 

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Allow the natural rhythm of the 
breath to relax the body. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest. 

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Just noticing how good it feels 
just to breathe. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let your awareness be free. 

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Let it rest. 
Bring your attention to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Let it settle into a natural 

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rhythm, effortless and easy. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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breathe 
with each inhale, Let your body 

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fill up with new life. 
With each exhale, release and 

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let your body relax. 
Feel your feet on the floor and 

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the weight of your body in the 
chair. 

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Now gently bring your attention 
to your emotions, just noticing 

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the feelings that you brought 
with you today. 

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Not engaging with the emotions, 
just noticing them. 

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As an observer, remember that 
you can leave those feelings 

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right where they are. 
Just allow those thoughts to 

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bubble up and out. 
Remember, today is a new day 

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with new opportunities. 
God is working in your life. 

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Take this verse with you. 
When I awaken in the morning, 

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you are still thinking of me. 
When you feel ready, slowly 

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bring your awareness back to the
breath and allow your eyes to 

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open. 
Take a few deep breaths in 

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through the nose and out through
the mouth. 

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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.