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Setting aside time to meditate 
and pray is an act of love. 

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It's saying to God, I value this
relationship and I want to 

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invest in it. 
When you're meditating, you're 

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connecting with God, and that 
relationship will grow and bear 

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fruit. 
Let's go ahead and get started 

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by gently bringing your 
attention to the breath. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest, and when you're 

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ready, let your eyes close like 
the sunsets. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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He makes us young again, like an
eagle that grows new feathers. 

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And again, he makes us young 
again, like an eagle that grows 

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new feathers. 
Now consciously begin to relax 

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your muscles. 
Feel the weight of gravity on 

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your body as the chair holds you
up. 

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Begin to notice how the body 
feels. 

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Just scanning the body from the 
head down to the toes, 

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consciously relaxing any areas 
of tightness or tension. 

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Take a few big deep breaths in. 
Notice how the breath changes 

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the body. 
Just relaxing and releasing, 

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allowing your body to totally 
let go. 

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If the thoughts take you away, 
that's OK. 

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Thoughts are a normal part of 
meditation. 

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You aren't holding on to the 
thoughts or the feelings, you're

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just allowing them to bubble up 
and out. 

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You're releasing those thoughts 
to God. 

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Now, for a moment or two, allow 
your awareness to rest deeper 

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into God's love. 
Bring your attention to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Let it settle into a natural 

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rhythm, effortless and easy. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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breathe. 
With each inhale, let your body 

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fill up with new life. 
With each exhale, release and 

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let your body relax. 
Now gently bring your attention 

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to your emotions, just noticing 
the feelings that you brought 

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with you today. 
Not engaging with the emotions, 

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just noticing them as an 
observer. 

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Remember that you can leave 
those feelings right where they 

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are, just allow those thoughts 
to bubble up and out. 

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Remember, today is a new day 
with new opportunities. 

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God is working in your life. 
Take this verse with you. 

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He makes us young again, like an
eagle that grows new feathers. 

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When it feels natural, bring 
your awareness back to the room,

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just noticing the room with a 
gentle appreciation. 

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And when you're ready, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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Take a moment to notice how you 
feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
relaxed. 

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We'll see you again to Morrow 
for another day of hope.