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We all need a refuge, a safe 
place to escape the storms of 

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life. 
God tells us that He is our 

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refuge. 
He is our help and our relief. 

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Whenever life becomes heavy, 
seek refuge in the love of 

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Jesus. 
Allow that message to rest with 

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you as you work your way through
this meditation. 

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Let's begin by loosening the 
shoulders and the chest, and 

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when you feel ready, just allow 
the eyes to slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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For in the day of trouble He 
will keep me safe in His 

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dwellings. 
And again for in the day of 

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trouble He will keep me safe in 
his dwellings. 

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As you relax, allow God's 
presence of peace to wash over 

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you. 
Let your breath fill your body 

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and relax your muscles. 
As your breath relaxes your 

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body, bring your attention to 
the heartbeat. 

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Just noticing the quiet rhythm 
of your heartbeat. 

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Allow that rhythm and stillness 
to calm your mind, to relax your

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body. 
Let go of any feelings of stress

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or worry. 
God is taking care of you. 

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Allow those feelings to go. 
You are safe here and if 

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thoughts take you away, that's 
OK. 

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Be easy with the thoughts. 
Just remember, you can always 

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come back to the breath and the 
heartbeat. 

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Let yourself relax and allow God
to speak to your heart. 

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Keeping your eyes closed bring 
your awareness to the space 

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around the room. 
Just noticing the sounds in the 

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room and the sensations on the 
body. 

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Welcome these sensations as part
of the practice. 

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When it feels comfortable, take 
some nice deep breaths. 

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Real easy deep breaths. 
Now begin to slow down the 

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inhale, long, slow, deep 
inhalation, and then let the 

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breath out and relax again. 
Take another long, slow, deep 

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breath in filling up the body, 
and then let the exhale come 

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naturally. 
With each breath, let your mind 

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relax, 
allow your feelings to release 

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and become a prayer to God. 
Now for a few moments, let go of

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the focused attention and let 
your awareness rest. 

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You are loved. 
Take this verse with you, for in

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the day of trouble He will keep 
me safe in His dwellings. 

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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 to Morrow 
with hope, mindfulness and 

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prayer. 
Remember, be easy with yourself.