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Prayer and meditation are a way 
to quiet the noise of our mind 

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that distracts us from resting 
into the awareness of God. 

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God's presence is everywhere, 
but the busyness of our lives 

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can hide His presence from our 
view. 

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God is moving in your life, but 
you have to be mindful enough to

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notice it. 
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. 
But God does not just sweep life

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away, instead He devises ways to
bring us back when we have been 

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separated from Him. 
And again. 

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But God does not just sweep life
away. 

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Instead, He devises ways to 
bring us back when we have been 

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separated from Him. 
Now slowly begin to take some 

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deep breaths, allowing the body 
to open. 

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Let the breath relax. 
Any areas of tightness in the 

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body consciously start to turn 
the muscles off. 

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Start with the muscles in the 
feet and the legs. 

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Allow the feet to be heavy on 
the floor. 

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Allow the chest and the back to 
open so the breathing can become

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deep and natural. 
Soften the shoulders, allow them

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to fall away from the ears. 
Let the head fall and become 

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heavy at the neck. 
Feel the weight of the body and 

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how it pushes you down into the 
chair. 

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When it feels comfortable, bring
your awareness to the sound of 

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your breath. 
Not changing anything about the 

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breath, just noticing it, 
listening to the gentle rhythm 

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of the inhales and exhales. 
Filling the body up with fresh 

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air and then slowly exhaling and
letting go. 

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Let your mind be still. 
Now take a moment to be grateful

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for this opportunity to relax. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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be here in this moment. 
When it feels natural, begin to 

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deepen the breath, 
let go of your worries and focus

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your attention on the breath. 
Nothing else matters right now. 

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You are here. 
There is nothing to do but 

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relax. 
Allow your body to honor the 

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natural calm given by God's 
presence. 

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Just listening to the breath, 
noticing the rise and the fall 

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of the chest. 
Deep breath in, expanding the 

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body, and then exhale, letting 
your awareness rest. 

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Take another deep breath as you 
feel your lungs expand and 

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exhale, following the air back 
out through the mouth. 

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The thoughts may take you away, 
and that's OK. 

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With each breath, effortlessly 
rest into the arms of God. 

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Take this verse with you. 
But God does not just sweep life

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away. 
Instead, He devises ways to 

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bring us back when we have been 
separated from Him. 

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Slowly bring your awareness back
to the body and when you feel 

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ready, allow your eyes to open. 
Take a moment to notice how your

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body feels. 
I hope you feel a little better.

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We'll see you again tomorrow 
with Hope, Mindfulness and 

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prayer. 
Remember, be easy with yourself.