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Letting go of control is not 
accepting defeat, it's allowing 

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God to steer. 
It's knowing that good or bad, 

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God will make everything work 
out to your eternal benefit. 

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Today, in this moment, loosen 
your grip. 

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God has a plan for you. 
Take that with you as you settle

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into this meditation. 
Let's start by taking a few nice

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deep breaths. 
As your breath begins to relax 

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your body, allow your eyes to 
close like the sunsets. 

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Now take a moment to consider 
this verse. 

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But those who trust in the Lord 
will find new strength, they 

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will soar high on wings like 
eagles. 

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And again. 
But those who trust in the Lord 

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will find new strength. 
They will soar high on wings 

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like eagles. 
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. 
Gradually and with ease, bring 

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your awareness to rest on your 
breath. 

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Feel the body rise with each 
inhale and then allow your 

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awareness to rest in a little 
more with each exhale. 

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Notice how with each breath the 
body feels a little calmer. 

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Begin to notice the space around
the body. 

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Feel the contact of the body on 
the chair and your feet on the 

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floor. 
When you feel comfortable, begin

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to scan the entire body to build
up a picture of what the body 

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feels like. 
Piece by piece, release any 

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areas of tension. 
Let go of your stress, Let go of

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your anxiety. 
You are exactly where you're 

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meant to be. 
Allow that natural rhythm of the

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breath to relax you. 
Let your breath guide you to a 

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place of safety in the presence 
of God. 

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You are accepted here. 
You are loved. 

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Take this verse with you. 
But those who trust in the Lord 

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will find new strength. 
They will soar high on wings 

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like eagles. 
Allow your awareness to slowly 

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come back to your body and when 
it feels natural, begin to open 

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your eyes. 
Sit back in your chair. 

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Maybe you want to stretch a 
little bit. 

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Do whatever feels good. 
Take a moment to notice how you 

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feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow for

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another day of hope.