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When we seek God, we always get 
more than we ask for. 

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We're seeking connection, and 
without even asking for it, God 

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begins to change our hearts. 
He begins to gradually release 

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all those negative thoughts and 
feelings that we hold onto. 

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Gradually, He changes what's 
inside of us. 

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OK, let's begin by getting 
comfortable, taking a few nice 

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big deep breaths, and when 
you're ready, allow your eyes to

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slowly close. 
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
I will give you a new heart, and

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I will put a new spirit in you. 
I will take out your Stony, 

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stubborn heart and give you a 
tender, responsive heart. 

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And again, I will give you a new
heart, and I will put a new 

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spirit in you. 
I will take out your Stony, 

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stubborn heart and give you a 
tender, responsive heart. 

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With a gentle curiosity, begin 
to notice the breath, natural 

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breaths in through the nose and 
out through the mouth. 

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Make the breath deep and full of
life, allow that fresh air to 

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fill up the lungs, and then 
relax the body as you exhale. 

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Let your body become heavy as 
your mind continues to relax. 

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You are exactly where you need 
to be. 

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And now come to the heartbeat. 
Maybe even listen for its 

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rhythm. 
Just relaxing and releasing. 

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If the thoughts take you away, 
that's OK. 

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When it's easy, bring your 
awareness back to the heartbeat.

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Just listen to your heartbeat 
and the gentle sound of your 

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breath. 
Let your breath act as an anchor

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to this moment and this 
practice. 

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With each breath, allow yourself
to rest further into the calm of

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God's love. 
With an easy awareness, bring 

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your attention to the space in 
the room. 

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Just noticing the space. 
With an easy curiosity, notice 

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your place in the room. 
Feel the weight of your body in 

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the chair. 
Feel the air on your skin. 

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Listen to the sounds in the 
room. 

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Maybe it's quiet in the room, 
maybe it's not. 

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Both are OK. 
You're just listening and 

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welcoming the sounds as part of 
the exercise, not wishing to 

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change the sounds, just 
accepting the sounds as they are

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when it feels natural. 
Slowly bring your awareness to 

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the breath. 
Allow your breath to be a 

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reminder to stay in this present
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If your mind begins to wander, 
you can always come back to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Relax and let your body honor 

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the natural calm that only comes
from the presence of a loving 

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God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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I will give you a new heart and 
I will put a new spirit in you. 

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I will take out your Stony, 
stubborn heart and give you a 

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tender, responsive heart. 
Slowly begin to bring your 

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awareness back to the body. 
Maybe even move your fingers and

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toes a little bit. 
When it feels natural, allow 

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your eyes to slowly open. 
Take another big deep breath in 

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and let it out with a sigh. 
Notice how you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
relaxed. 

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We'll see you again to Morrow 
with hope, mindfulness, and 

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prayer.