1 00:00:00,120 --> 00:00:03,640 Remembering is a common theme in God's Word. 2 00:00:04,920 --> 00:00:09,840 He wants us to experience His love repeatedly until it becomes 3 00:00:09,840 --> 00:00:16,520 part of our innermost being. So today, simply remember this 4 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:19,280 one thing. God loves you. 5 00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:28,440 Let's start by taking a few nice deep breaths. 6 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:38,480 As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to 7 00:00:38,480 --> 00:00:48,760 close like the sun sets. Take a moment to consider this 8 00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:54,800 verse. I have loved you with an 9 00:00:54,800 --> 00:01:08,480 everlasting love. And again, I have loved you with 10 00:01:08,480 --> 00:01:29,810 an everlasting love. When it feels comfortable, take 11 00:01:29,810 --> 00:01:42,190 a few nice deep breaths in really making a point to expand 12 00:01:42,190 --> 00:01:55,440 the body and expand the chest. Notice how the breath makes you 13 00:01:55,440 --> 00:02:09,960 feel. Now let the breath begin to 14 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:19,430 settle. As your breath begins to settle, 15 00:02:20,750 --> 00:02:33,560 allow the body to become heavy. Notice any sensations in the 16 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:38,880 body. See if you're holding on to any 17 00:02:38,880 --> 00:02:48,760 tension. Maybe the body is tight, or 18 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:52,880 maybe it's not. Either is OK. 19 00:03:01,150 --> 00:03:06,190 You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of 20 00:03:06,190 --> 00:03:09,670 tightness and letting them release. 21 00:03:17,250 --> 00:03:23,840 And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to 22 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:27,160 the feelings in the body and the breath. 23 00:03:37,450 --> 00:03:50,770 Your body knows how to relax. You don't have to think about it 24 00:03:51,130 --> 00:03:56,210 for it to happen. You are simply uncovering the 25 00:03:56,210 --> 00:04:11,480 calm that was always present. Let your awareness rest in the 26 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:30,490 arms of God gradually and with ease. 27 00:04:32,290 --> 00:04:36,370 Bring your awareness to rest on your breath. 28 00:04:44,340 --> 00:04:55,040 Feel the body rise with each inhale and then allow your 29 00:04:55,040 --> 00:05:01,720 awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale. 30 00:05:14,270 --> 00:05:20,110 Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer. 31 00:05:32,150 --> 00:05:36,510 Begin to notice the space around the body. 32 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:51,000 Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the 33 00:05:51,000 --> 00:06:10,220 floor. When you feel comfortable, begin 34 00:06:10,220 --> 00:06:15,740 to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body 35 00:06:15,740 --> 00:06:24,080 feels like. Piece by piece, release any 36 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:36,400 areas of tension. Let go of your stress. 37 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:45,640 Let go of your anxiety. You are exactly where you're 38 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:58,840 meant to be. Allow that natural rhythm of the 39 00:06:58,840 --> 00:07:16,320 breath to relax you. Let your breath guide you to a 40 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:21,160 place of safety in the presence of God. 41 00:07:35,970 --> 00:07:41,170 You are accepted here. You are loved. 42 00:07:55,560 --> 00:08:02,200 Take this verse with you. I have loved you with an 43 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:20,270 everlasting love. Allow your awareness to slowly 44 00:08:20,270 --> 00:08:28,030 come back to your body and when it feels natural, begin to open 45 00:08:28,030 --> 00:08:34,200 your eyes. Sit back in your chair, maybe 46 00:08:34,200 --> 00:08:35,760 you want to stretch a little bit. 47 00:08:37,280 --> 00:08:43,240 Do whatever feels good. Take a moment to notice how you 48 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:47,080 feel. I hope you feel a little more 49 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:50,840 relaxed. We'll see you again to Morrow 50 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:53,080 for another day of hope.