1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:05,200 When hard days come, sometimes crying is enough to make you 2 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:14,170 feel better. True rest with God can bring 3 00:00:14,170 --> 00:00:23,970 clarity and soothe emotions. Today, as you settle into this 4 00:00:23,970 --> 00:00:30,450 meditation, allow yourself to fully rest in the arms of God. 5 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:41,200 Let's go ahead and get started by gently bringing your 6 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:49,240 attention to the breath. Notice the rise and the fall of 7 00:00:49,240 --> 00:00:59,440 the chest, and when you're ready, let your eyes close like 8 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:08,280 the sunsets. Take a moment to consider this 9 00:01:08,280 --> 00:01:14,200 verse. The Lord is close to the broken 10 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:19,040 hearted. He rescues those whose spirits 11 00:01:19,080 --> 00:01:34,150 are crushed. And again, the Lord is close to 12 00:01:34,150 --> 00:01:40,150 the broken hearted. He rescues those whose spirits 13 00:01:40,150 --> 00:01:57,360 are crushed. When it feels comfortable, go 14 00:01:57,360 --> 00:02:06,960 ahead and take a few deep breaths in nice and easy. 15 00:02:13,820 --> 00:02:21,100 Let the breath settle and become natural and bring your attention 16 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:31,600 to the space in the room, not thinking too hard about it, just 17 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:35,960 becoming aware of your body and your surroundings. 18 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:56,210 Notice the air on the skin, feel the chair beneath you. 19 00:03:03,830 --> 00:03:06,950 Pay attention to the position of your body. 20 00:03:08,350 --> 00:03:10,750 Make sure that you're comfortable. 21 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:29,320 Notice the state of your mind. Does the mind feel calm? 22 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:45,250 Does it feel restless? Both are OK, just a simple easy 23 00:03:45,250 --> 00:03:59,880 noticing. Just noticing the space, almost 24 00:03:59,880 --> 00:04:12,550 like you're an observer. Notice the gentle sound of your 25 00:04:12,550 --> 00:04:27,400 breath coming in and going out, deepening the inhales and 26 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:33,480 extending the exhales, letting the body rest. 27 00:04:44,560 --> 00:05:05,490 Just relax, keeping your eyes closed, bring 28 00:05:05,490 --> 00:05:09,090 your awareness to the space around the room, 29 00:05:21,840 --> 00:05:27,880 just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the 30 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:39,590 body. Welcome these sensations as part 31 00:05:39,590 --> 00:06:02,880 of the practice. When it feels comfortable, take 32 00:06:02,880 --> 00:06:19,100 some nice deep breaths. Real easy deep breaths. 33 00:06:33,490 --> 00:06:36,690 Now begin to slow down the inhale. 34 00:06:42,330 --> 00:06:51,520 Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out and 35 00:06:51,520 --> 00:07:01,560 relax again. Take another long, slow, deep 36 00:07:01,560 --> 00:07:08,640 breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come 37 00:07:08,640 --> 00:07:21,300 naturally. With each breath, let your mind 38 00:07:21,380 --> 00:07:36,680 relax. Allow your feelings to release 39 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:57,290 and become a prayer to God now for a few moments. 40 00:07:58,810 --> 00:08:05,450 Let go of the focused attention and let your awareness rest. 41 00:08:07,370 --> 00:08:25,520 You are loved. Take this verse with you. 42 00:08:27,960 --> 00:08:32,080 The Lord is close to the broken hearted. 43 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:37,720 He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. 44 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:56,040 When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room. 45 00:08:56,800 --> 00:09:02,560 Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation. 46 00:09:03,400 --> 00:09:08,720 And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open. 47 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:12,720 Take a moment to notice how you feel. 48 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:16,080 I hope you feel a little more relaxed. 49 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:20,760 We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.