1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:05,080 We spend so much of our time looking outside of ourselves for 2 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:10,960 meaning in our life. Maybe we look to our job or our 3 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:14,880 status, maybe what our friends or family think about us. 4 00:00:16,640 --> 00:00:20,640 But true meaning will never be found looking outward. 5 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:27,800 You must look inward. Begin to see yourself as God 6 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:31,480 sees you and know that you are loved. 7 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:39,680 When you feel ready, go ahead and get comfortable in your 8 00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:46,640 position, really allowing the body to relax. 9 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:55,080 And when you're ready, let your eyes slowly close. 10 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:02,480 Take a moment to consider this verse. 11 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:10,520 When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me. 12 00:01:18,650 --> 00:01:25,450 And again, when I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking 13 00:01:25,450 --> 00:01:45,280 of me. Bring your attention to any 14 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:48,000 emotions you're carrying with you. 15 00:01:55,830 --> 00:02:02,230 Not engaging with your feelings, just noticing them. 16 00:02:10,070 --> 00:02:16,350 Almost like you're observing your emotions and then letting 17 00:02:16,350 --> 00:02:24,640 them go. Just like loosening your grip, 18 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,480 you're letting go of those feelings. 19 00:02:40,830 --> 00:02:45,870 Let God handle whatever is out of your control. 20 00:02:54,030 --> 00:02:59,470 This is a place of acceptance and safety. 21 00:03:02,030 --> 00:03:17,920 You can always find rest in God. Now begin to notice how your 22 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:28,000 body feels. When it feels comfortable, begin 23 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:40,670 to consciously relax the body, scanning down from your head to 24 00:03:40,670 --> 00:03:46,230 your toes. Release any areas of tension in 25 00:03:46,230 --> 00:04:01,760 the body. Surrender all of your stress and 26 00:04:01,760 --> 00:04:08,240 all of your responsibilities and just let your mind rest. 27 00:04:22,070 --> 00:04:27,190 You are safe. God is looking out for you. 28 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:45,760 Now bring your attention to your breath. 29 00:04:51,530 --> 00:05:06,200 Just a soft, easy awareness. Notice what it feels like as air 30 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:11,720 passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth. 31 00:05:24,360 --> 00:05:27,960 Let the breath bring life to your body. 32 00:05:41,690 --> 00:05:53,380 Begin to listen to the sound of your breath, listening to the 33 00:05:53,380 --> 00:06:14,240 inhale and the exhale. On the next exhale, allow the 34 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:17,560 breath to relax and become natural. 35 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:43,720 Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body. 36 00:06:50,050 --> 00:06:55,210 You're making space to notice God's presence in your life. 37 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:11,880 When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat. 38 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:26,680 Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your 39 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:48,060 body. Feel the presence of God in this 40 00:07:48,060 --> 00:07:56,860 space. Let go of control and rest into 41 00:07:56,860 --> 00:08:13,600 the arms of God. Take this verse with you. 42 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:21,440 When I awaken in the morning, you are still thinking of me. 43 00:08:36,510 --> 00:08:40,470 Softly. Begin to bring your awareness 44 00:08:41,150 --> 00:08:46,910 back to the body, back to that feeling of weight in the body. 45 00:08:47,870 --> 00:08:54,280 And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big 46 00:08:54,360 --> 00:09:00,240 deep breath in. Take a moment to check in and 47 00:09:00,240 --> 00:09:04,440 notice how you feel. I hope you feel a little more 48 00:09:04,440 --> 00:09:09,400 present. We'll see you again tomorrow for 49 00:09:09,400 --> 00:09:12,720 another day of hope. Take care.