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Jesus tells us that a Sparrow 
doesn't fall without God knowing

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about it. 
The same is true for you. 

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God knows your heart and your 
struggles. 

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If you find yourself struggling 
with something or feel like 

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you're alone, take refuge in 
God's love. 

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You can rest in God's promises. 
God is and will be with you 

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always. 
OK, let's go ahead and get 

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started by getting comfortable 
in your chair, and when you're 

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ready, take a few nice deep 
breaths and allow your eyes to 

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slowly close. 
As your body begins to settle, 

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take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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Lord, you know everything there 
is to know about me. 

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And again, Lord, you know 
everything there is to know 

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about me. 
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, allowing your body to

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totally let go. 
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
Thoughts are a normal part of 

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meditation. 
You aren't holding on to the 

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thoughts or the feelings, you're
just allowing them to bubble up 

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and out. 
You're releasing those thoughts 

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to God. 
Now, for a moment or two, allow 

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your awareness to rest deeper 
into God's love. 

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Now bring your attention to the 
way the breath feels and take a 

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few deep breaths. 
Gently expand the chest on the 

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inhale and then let the body 
soften on the exhale. 

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With each breath, there's new 
life entering the body. 

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As you breathe, begin to soften 
the body. 

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Starting at the top of the head.
Allow the shoulders to fall away

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from the ears. 
Now gently bring your awareness 

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to the space around the body. 
Feel the air on the skin, notice

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the temperature of the air, 
and now gently move your 

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awareness to the heartbeat. 
Allow the rhythm of the 

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heartbeat to relax the body. 
Let your awareness rest deeper 

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in the presence of God. 
Simply let go. 

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Take this verse with you, Lord, 
You know everything there is to 

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know about Me. 
Gently bring your awareness back

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to the body and when you feel 
ready, slowly open your eyes and

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take a nice deep breath. 
Sit back and relax for a moment.

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How do you feel? 
I hope you feel a little better.

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We'll see you next time with 
hope, mindfulness, and prayer.