1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:05,720 Sometimes God's presence is easier to feel in the silence of 2 00:00:05,720 --> 00:00:13,000 meditation, but as you become accustomed to that feeling, 3 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:17,200 you'll feel God's presence in more areas of your life. 4 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:25,880 Today, as you go about your day, see if you can feel God's 5 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:35,920 presence in your life. Let's go ahead and get started 6 00:00:36,560 --> 00:00:39,880 by gently bringing your attention to the breath. 7 00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:51,680 Notice the rise and the fall of the chest, and when you're 8 00:00:51,680 --> 00:00:57,720 ready, let your eyes close like the sunsets. 9 00:01:02,680 --> 00:01:05,880 Take a moment to consider this verse. 10 00:01:08,520 --> 00:01:17,000 Don't be afraid, I saved you, I named you, you are mine. 11 00:01:24,690 --> 00:01:34,050 And again, don't be afraid. I saved you, I named you. 12 00:01:35,810 --> 00:01:54,960 You are mine. Gradually and with ease, bring 13 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:58,600 your awareness to rest on your breath. 14 00:02:03,560 --> 00:02:12,280 Feel the body rise with each inhale and then allow your 15 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:18,960 awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale. 16 00:02:27,510 --> 00:02:33,350 Notice how with each breath the body feels a little calmer. 17 00:02:45,370 --> 00:02:49,730 Begin to notice the space around the body. 18 00:02:55,470 --> 00:03:02,230 Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the 19 00:03:02,230 --> 00:03:13,440 floor. When you feel comfortable, begin 20 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:18,960 to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body 21 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:25,040 feels like. Piece by piece. 22 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:35,680 Release any areas of tension. Let go of your stress. 23 00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:44,880 Let go of your anxiety. You are exactly where you're 24 00:03:44,880 --> 00:03:58,040 meant to be. Allow that natural rhythm of the 25 00:03:58,040 --> 00:04:15,520 breath to relax you. Let your breath guide you to a 26 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:20,360 place of safety in the presence of God. 27 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:36,880 You are accepted here, you are loved. 28 00:04:55,760 --> 00:05:02,240 Now bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with 29 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:12,060 you. Not engaging with the emotions, 30 00:05:13,220 --> 00:05:17,780 just noticing them with an easy curiosity. 31 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:45,880 Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little 32 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:48,760 more. With each exhale, 33 00:06:03,020 --> 00:06:09,860 with each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper 34 00:06:10,260 --> 00:06:30,320 into God's love. Now begin to deepen the breath. 35 00:06:37,550 --> 00:06:48,310 Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath and then exhale, letting 36 00:06:48,310 --> 00:06:59,350 go of the breath and then right back into the next inhale. 37 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:15,430 Slow it down and make it deep, and then exhale. 38 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:37,380 Let the body relax. Now allow your breath to settle 39 00:07:38,380 --> 00:07:40,460 and let your mind settle with it. 40 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:05,440 Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God. 41 00:08:19,770 --> 00:08:25,330 Take this verse with you. Don't be afraid. 42 00:08:26,930 --> 00:08:30,810 I saved you. I named you. 43 00:08:32,530 --> 00:08:49,400 You are mine. Gently bring your awareness back 44 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:54,400 to the feeling of the body. Notice the weight of the body on 45 00:08:54,400 --> 00:09:01,240 the chair and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open 46 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:08,520 and take a nice deep breath. Notice how your breath changes 47 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:14,320 the way you feel. I hope you feel a little more in 48 00:09:14,320 --> 00:09:18,920 touch with God. We'll see you again next time 49 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:23,000 with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.