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We all seek acceptance and 
understanding. 

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We spend our lives looking for 
relationships and friendships 

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that validate us and make us 
feel understood. 

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We forget that Jesus can be that
person. 

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He's with you now and has always
been there. 

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He knows you, He understands 
you, and He loves you. 

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As you meditate today, know that
Jesus accepts you as you are. 

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Let's begin by loosening the 
shoulders and the chest. 

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And when you feel ready. 
Just allow the eyes to slowly 

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close. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
Never hide your feelings from 

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Him. 
And again, never hide your 

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feelings from Him. 
As you relax, allow God's 

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presence of peace to wash over 
you. 

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Let your breath fill your body 
and relax your muscles. 

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As your breath relaxes your 
body, bring your attention to 

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the heartbeat. 
Just noticing the quiet rhythm 

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of your heartbeat. 
Allow that rhythm and stillness 

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to calm your mind, to relax your
body. 

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Let go of any feelings of stress
or worry. 

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God is taking care of you. 
Allow those feelings to go. 

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You are safe here and if 
thoughts take you away, that's 

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OK. 
Be easy with the thoughts. 

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Just remember you can always 
come back to the breath and the 

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heartbeat. 
Let yourself relax and allow God

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to speak to your heart. 
Keeping your eyes closed, bring 

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your awareness to the space 
around the room. 

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Just noticing the sounds in the 
room and the sensations on the 

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body. 
Welcome these sensations as part

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of the practice. 
When it feels comfortable. 

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Take some nice deep breaths. 
Real easy deep breaths. 

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Now begin to slow down the 
inhale, long, slow, deep 

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inhalation, and then let the 
breath out and relax again. 

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Take another long, slow, deep 
breath in filling up the body, 

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and then let the exhale come 
naturally. 

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With each breath, let your mind 
relax, 

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allow your feelings to release 
and become a prayer to God. 

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Now for a few moments, let go of
the focused attention and let 

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your awareness rest. 
You are loved. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Never hide your feelings from 

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Him. 
Slowly bring your awareness back

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to the body. 
And when you feel. 

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Ready. 
Allow your eyes to open. 

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Take a moment to notice how your
body feels. 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you again to Morrow 

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with hope, mindfulness and 
prayer. 

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Remember, be easy with yourself.