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We all are wired to need 
connection by design. 

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Prayer connects our heart to the
thoughts of Jesus. 

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God wants us to connect with 
Him. 

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Prayer begins in the head. 
But as you sit in silence, see 

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if you can let go into the 
presence of God. 

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Rest into that deep place within
where God fills your mind and 

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soul, a place of prayer without 
words. 

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OK, let's get started by 
allowing the body to relax. 

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And when you're ready, let your 
eyes close like the sun sets. 

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Now take a moment to consider 
this verse. 

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Because you belong to Christ 
Jesus, God's peace will stand 

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guard over all your thoughts and
feelings. 

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And again, because you belong to
Christ Jesus, God's peace will 

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stand guard over all your 
thoughts and feelings. 

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Now bring your attention to any 
emotions you're carrying with 

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you. 
Not engaging with the emotions, 

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just noticing them with an easy 
curiosity. 

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Now take a few deep breaths and 
allow the body to relax a little

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more. 
With each exhale, 

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with each passing thought, allow
your awareness to rest deeper 

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into God's love. 
Now begin to deepen the breath. 

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Inhale slowly and lengthen the 
breath and then exhale, letting 

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go of the breath and then right 
back into the next inhale. 

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Slow it down and make it deep, 
and then exhale. 

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Let the body relax. 
Now allow your breath to settle 

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and let your mind settle with 
it. 

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Give yourself space just to be 
who you are, a child of God. 

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Keeping your eyes closed bring 
your awareness to the space 

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around the room. 
Just noticing the sounds in the 

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room and the sensations on the 
body. 

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Welcome these sensations as part
of the practice. 

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When it feels comfortable, take 
some nice Dee breaths. 

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Real easy Dee breaths. 
Now begin to slow down the 

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inhale. 
Long, slow, deep inhalation, and

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then let the breath out and 
relax. 

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Again. 
Take another long, slow, deep 

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breath in filling up the body, 
and then let the exhale come 

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naturally. 
With each breath, let your mind 

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relax, 
allow your feelings to release 

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and become a prayer to God. 
Now for a few moments, let go of

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the focused attention and let 
your awareness rest. 

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You are loved. 
Take this verse with you because

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you belong to Christ Jesus. 
God's peace will stand guard 

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over all your thoughts and 
feelings. 

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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.