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When we rest in the presence of 
God, our senses naturally 

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withdraw from the world around 
us. 

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When we focus on one thing, we 
direct our senses and our entire

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being to that one thing. 
When we meditate on the words of

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God, we do the same thing. 
So as you begin your meditation 

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today, let your soul experience 
and absorb the singular presence

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of God. 
OK, let's begin by taking a few 

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seconds to consciously relax the
body, and when you're ready, 

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allow your eyes to slowly close.
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
God is love. 

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Everyone who lives in love lives
in God, and God lives in them. 

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And again, God is love. 
Everyone who lives in love lives

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in God, and God lives in them. 
In your own time, take a few 

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nice deep breaths in through the
nose and out through the mouth. 

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Allow the body to let go a 
little bit more with each 

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exhale. 
Feel the face and the neck 

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softening as your body begins to
relax. 

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Notice how your breath softens 
and relaxes the body. 

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Come to that sense of weight in 
the body, allowing the chair to 

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hold the body up. 
Relax the arms all the way down 

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to the hands. 
Allow the legs to become heavy, 

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relaxing all the way down to the
toes. 

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Feel the muscles softening. 
Allow the natural rhythm of the 

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breath to relax the body. 
Notice the rise and the fall of 

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the chest. 
Just noticing how good it feels 

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just to breathe. 
And now, for a moment or two, 

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let your awareness be free. 
Let it rest. 

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Bring your attention to the 
feeling of the breath. 

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Let it settle into a natural 
rhythm, effortless and easy. 

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Notice how good it feels just to
breathe 

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with each inhale, Let your body 
fill up with new life. 

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With each exhale, release and 
let your body relax. 

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Feel your feet on the floor and 
the weight of your body in the 

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chair. 
Now gently bring your attention 

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to your emotions, just noticing 
the feelings that you brought 

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with you today. 
Not engaging with the emotions, 

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just noticing them. 
As an observer, remember that 

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you can leave those feelings 
right where they are. 

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Just allow those thoughts to 
bubble up and out. 

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Remember, today is a new day 
with new opportunities. 

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God is working in your life. 
Take this verse with you. 

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God is love. 
Everyone who lives in love lives

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in God, and God lives in them. 
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 to Morrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.