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I think it's natural to assume 
the Bible is all about helping 

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others and treating people 
right? 

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But looking from another angle, 
the Bible is really about 

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helping you. 
Forgiving others is great, but 

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at its core, it releases you 
from carrying hate. 

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Treating others with kindness is
important, but your life will 

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become richer as you love 
others. 

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As you meditate today, rest in 
the knowledge that God is 

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working for your eternal 
benefit. 

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When you feel ready, go ahead 
and get comfortable in your 

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position, really allowing the 
body to relax. 

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And when you're ready, let your 
eyes slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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We know that in all things God 
works for good with those who 

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love Him, those whom he has 
called according to His purpose.

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And again, we know that in all 
things God works for good with 

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those who love Him, those whom 
He has called according to his 

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purpose. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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way the breath feels and take a 
few deep breaths. 

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Gently expand the chest on the 
inhale and then let the body 

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soften on the exhale. 
With each breath, there's new 

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life entering the body. 
As you breathe, begin to soften 

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the body, starting at the top of
the head. 

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Allow the shoulders to fall away
from the ears. 

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Feel gravity push the body down 
into the chair. 

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Now gently bring your awareness 
to the space around the body. 

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Feel the air on the skin, notice
the temperature of the air, 

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and now gently move your 
awareness to the heartbeat. 

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Allow the rhythm of the 
heartbeat to relax the body. 

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Let your awareness rest deeper 
in the presence of God. 

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Simply let go. 
Bring your attention to any 

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tightness in the body. 
Just noticing how the body 

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feels. 
Start by relaxing the hands, 

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letting go of any tension in the
hands. 

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Allow the arms to totally relax,
letting go at the elbows and the

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wrists. 
Let the shoulders fall away from

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the ears. 
Let the legs become heavy. 

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Allow the muscles to completely 
let go. 

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Let your body totally relax and 
release. 

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And now, if it feels 
comfortable, take a big deep 

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breath, letting the air fill up 
the body. 

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Feel the chest rise on the 
inhale and fall on the exhale. 

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Notice how the breath changes 
the way the body feels. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let go of any focus and just 

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allow yourself to be. 
Take this verse with you. 

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We know that in all things God 
works for good with those who 

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love Him, those whom He has 
called according to His purpose.

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Softly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body, back

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to that feeling of weight in the
body. 

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And when you're ready, slowly 
open your eyes and take a big 

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deep breath in. 
Take a moment to check in and 

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notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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present. 
We'll see you again tomorrow for

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another day of hope. 
Take care.