1 00:00:00,280 --> 00:00:04,200 If God is our Father, then we are all connected. 2 00:00:05,280 --> 00:00:10,160 If God is our Father, then the world is not a collection of 3 00:00:10,160 --> 00:00:14,760 unrelated, unconnected individuals, but a family of 4 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:20,280 brothers and sisters. You are a child of God and a 5 00:00:20,280 --> 00:00:28,320 part of God's family. Let's begin by loosening the 6 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:37,680 shoulders and the chest, and when you feel ready, just allow 7 00:00:37,680 --> 00:00:47,520 the eyes to slowly close. Take a moment to consider this 8 00:00:47,520 --> 00:00:54,160 verse. I will live in them and walk 9 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:58,800 among them. I will be their God and they 10 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:13,390 will be my people. And again, I will live in them 11 00:01:14,150 --> 00:01:20,110 and walk among them. I will be their God and they 12 00:01:20,110 --> 00:01:40,600 will be my people. Now begin to soften the body and 13 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:53,400 pay attention to the breath. Now take a deep breath until the 14 00:01:53,400 --> 00:02:02,680 air reaches the top of the chest and then slowly exhale. 15 00:02:14,520 --> 00:02:25,600 And again, let your inhale be slow and expansive and then 16 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:30,040 exhale following the breath back out. 17 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:47,000 Allow your breath to settle and become natural. 18 00:02:58,430 --> 00:03:02,470 Bring your attention to any sounds in the room. 19 00:03:10,310 --> 00:03:15,070 Maybe the room is quiet or maybe it's not. 20 00:03:17,230 --> 00:03:26,490 Both are OK. Just notice the sounds and 21 00:03:27,050 --> 00:03:42,160 accept them as they are. You're right where you need to 22 00:03:42,160 --> 00:03:55,830 be in this moment. 23 00:03:57,110 --> 00:04:01,070 Everything is OK. God loves you. 24 00:04:12,380 --> 00:04:16,220 This is a place of rest and safety. 25 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:44,360 Simply let go. Gradually and with ease, bring 26 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:48,000 your awareness to rest on your breath. 27 00:04:55,440 --> 00:05:05,160 Feel the body rise with each inhale and then allow your 28 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:11,840 awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale. 29 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:32,760 Notice how with each breath the body feels a little calmer. 30 00:05:44,770 --> 00:05:49,170 Begin to notice the space around the body. 31 00:05:54,850 --> 00:06:01,650 Feel the contact of the body on the chair and your feet on the 32 00:06:01,650 --> 00:06:18,840 floor. When you feel comfortable, begin 33 00:06:18,840 --> 00:06:24,360 to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body 34 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:30,440 feels like. Piece by piece. 35 00:06:31,520 --> 00:06:41,040 Release any areas of tension. Let go of your stress. 36 00:06:41,920 --> 00:06:50,280 Let go of your anxiety. You are exactly where you're 37 00:06:50,280 --> 00:07:03,480 meant to be. Allow that natural rhythm of the 38 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:20,940 breath to relax you. Let your breath guide you to a 39 00:07:20,940 --> 00:07:25,780 place of safety in the presence of God. 40 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:53,240 You are accepted here. You are loved. 41 00:08:06,670 --> 00:08:13,830 Take this verse with you. I will live in them and walk 42 00:08:13,830 --> 00:08:19,070 among them. I will be their God and they 43 00:08:19,070 --> 00:08:34,760 will be my people. Slowly begin to bring your 44 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:42,520 awareness back to the body. Maybe even move your fingers and 45 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:48,120 toes a little bit. When it feels natural, allow 46 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:54,640 your eyes to slowly open. Take another big deep breath in 47 00:08:55,800 --> 00:09:00,080 and let it out with a sigh. Notice how you feel. 48 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:03,840 I hope you feel a little more relaxed. 49 00:09:04,160 --> 00:09:09,280 We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and 50 00:09:09,280 --> 00:09:09,800 prayer.