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Accepting life as it is means 
coming to terms with not having 

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all of the answers. 
It means that you're placing 

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your trust in the love of God. 
As you meditate today, allow 

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yourself to truly rest. 
You may not find all of the 

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answers that you seek, but know 
that you're taken care of and 

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you are loved. 
Let's begin by loosening the 

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shoulders and the chest, and 
when you feel ready, just allow 

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the eyes to slowly close. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
Don't worry, I am with you, 

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don't be afraid, I am your God. 
And again, don't worry, I am 

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with you. 
Don't be afraid, I am your God. 

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In your own time, take a few 
nice deep breaths in through the

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nose and out through the mouth. 
Allow the body to let go a 

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little bit more with each 
exhale. 

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Feel the face and the neck 
softening as your body begins to

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relax. 
Notice how your breath softens 

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and relaxes the body. 
Come to that sense of weight in 

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the body, allowing the chair to 
hold the body up. 

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Relax the arms all the way down 
to the hands. 

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Allow the legs to become heavy, 
relaxing all the way down to the

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toes. 
Feel the muscles softening. 

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Allow the natural rhythm of the 
breath to relax the body. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest. 

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Just noticing how good it feels 
just to breathe. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let your awareness be free. 

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Let it rest. 
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, 

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that's 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. 
Take this verse with you. 

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Don't worry, I am with you. 
Don't be afraid, I am your God. 

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Slowly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body. 

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Maybe even move your fingers and
toes a little bit. 

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When it feels natural, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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Take another big deep breath in 
and let it out with a sigh. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.