1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:05,280 If you're seeking warmth, then get close to the fire. 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:12,360 If you're seeking a new life, you must get close to the source 3 00:00:12,360 --> 00:00:18,560 of life. As you meditate today, allow 4 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:22,040 God's presence to fill you with new life. 5 00:00:25,040 --> 00:00:31,560 Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing 6 00:00:31,560 --> 00:00:42,200 the body to relax, and when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly 7 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:50,920 close. Now take a moment to consider 8 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:59,400 this verse. God said, let there be light and 9 00:00:59,400 --> 00:01:13,940 there was light. And again God said, let there be 10 00:01:13,940 --> 00:01:35,640 light, and there was light. Now bring your attention to the 11 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:44,080 position of the body. Make sure you can breathe in an 12 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:58,420 open and natural way. Allow the chest to open and take 13 00:01:58,420 --> 00:02:09,949 a few nice deep breaths. Let the breath fill the body up 14 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:23,020 with life. With each breath, you're 15 00:02:23,020 --> 00:02:26,580 bringing your awareness into this moment. 16 00:02:34,790 --> 00:02:42,030 Relax and allow God to speak to you in the way that He wants. 17 00:02:50,780 --> 00:02:57,020 Let your thoughts go and allow your awareness to rest in this 18 00:02:57,020 --> 00:03:12,760 moment. If your thoughts wander off, 19 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:19,120 that's OK. It's natural for the thoughts to 20 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:31,980 drift as best you can. 21 00:03:33,060 --> 00:03:39,100 Leave those thoughts right where they are and come back to that 22 00:03:39,100 --> 00:03:53,440 feeling of your body. Our feelings and emotions can 23 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:58,520 distract us from the natural calm of God's love. 24 00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:05,640 There isn't anything to discover. 25 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:18,410 It's always been there. This is a safe place. 26 00:04:19,890 --> 00:04:40,120 God loves you. Gradually and with ease, bring 27 00:04:40,120 --> 00:04:43,720 your awareness to rest on your breath. 28 00:04:50,700 --> 00:04:59,420 Feel the body rise with each inhale and then allow your 29 00:04:59,420 --> 00:05:06,100 awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale. 30 00:05:22,680 --> 00:05:28,520 Notice how with each breath the body feels a little calmer. 31 00:05:41,520 --> 00:05:45,880 Begin to notice the space around the body. 32 00:05:55,610 --> 00:06:02,370 Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the 33 00:06:02,370 --> 00:06:15,560 floor. When you feel comfortable, begin 34 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:21,120 to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body 35 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:30,440 feels like. Piece by piece, release any 36 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:44,080 areas of tension. Let go of your stress, Let go of 37 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:51,040 your anxiety. You are exactly where you're 38 00:06:51,040 --> 00:07:04,210 meant to be. Allow that natural rhythm of the 39 00:07:04,210 --> 00:07:25,680 breath to relax you. Let your breath guide you to a 40 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:30,520 place of safety in the presence of God. 41 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:48,520 You are accepted here. You are loved. 42 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:11,800 Take this verse with you. God said let there be light and 43 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:31,920 there was light. Gently bring your awareness back 44 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:36,880 to the feeling of the body. Notice the weight of the body on 45 00:08:36,880 --> 00:08:43,760 the chair and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open 46 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:51,040 and take a nice deep breath. Notice how your breath changes 47 00:08:51,040 --> 00:08:56,840 the way you feel. I hope you feel a little more in 48 00:08:56,840 --> 00:09:01,440 touch with God. We'll see you again next time 49 00:09:02,320 --> 00:09:05,520 with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.