1 00:00:01,080 --> 00:00:10,800 Peace always begins in the mind. External factors can help, but 2 00:00:10,800 --> 00:00:13,080 they will never lead to lasting peace. 3 00:00:19,630 --> 00:00:29,470 Allow God to bring peace to your spirit as you rest into this 4 00:00:29,470 --> 00:00:34,120 meditation. Allow God to change you on the 5 00:00:34,120 --> 00:00:38,760 inside by the indwelling of His Spirit into yours. 6 00:00:44,990 --> 00:00:50,630 OK, let's go ahead and get started by getting comfortable 7 00:00:50,710 --> 00:00:58,310 in your chair. And when you're ready, take a 8 00:00:58,310 --> 00:01:07,400 few nice deep breaths and allow your eyes to slowly close as 9 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:17,200 your body begins to settle. Take a moment to consider this 10 00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:24,040 verse. When I am overwhelmed, you alone 11 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:37,160 know the way I should turn. And again, when I am 12 00:01:37,160 --> 00:01:42,160 overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. 13 00:01:54,310 --> 00:01:58,710 Now. Gently bring your awareness to 14 00:01:58,710 --> 00:02:05,350 the breath. Allow your breath to deepen and 15 00:02:05,350 --> 00:02:17,200 fill the lungs. Big deep breath in and then 16 00:02:17,200 --> 00:02:20,600 taking twice as long on the exhale. 17 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:36,040 Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly and then exhale, 18 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:47,240 controlling the breath. Allow yourself to be here in 19 00:02:47,240 --> 00:02:56,040 this moment. This is all that matters right 20 00:02:56,040 --> 00:03:03,560 now. Whenever you need to let go of, 21 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:10,080 let it go. Release it to God. 22 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:24,800 Today is a new day with new opportunities. 23 00:03:34,130 --> 00:03:40,450 Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your 24 00:03:40,450 --> 00:03:56,020 Creator who loves you. Deep breath in through the nose 25 00:03:58,140 --> 00:04:12,240 and out through the mouth. Remember, this is a place of 26 00:04:12,240 --> 00:04:17,279 love. Let this practice be whatever 27 00:04:17,279 --> 00:04:24,840 you need it to be. God's calming presence is always 28 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:36,120 accessible to you. Let your awareness rest in the 29 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:58,360 loving presence of God. With a gentle curiosity, begin 30 00:04:58,360 --> 00:05:15,630 to notice the breath. Make the breath deep and full of 31 00:05:15,630 --> 00:05:21,630 life. Allow that fresh air to fill up 32 00:05:21,670 --> 00:05:27,670 the lungs and then relax the body as you exhale. 33 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:49,480 Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax. 34 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:55,520 You are exactly where you need to be. 35 00:06:09,510 --> 00:06:17,870 And now come to the heartbeat. Maybe even listen for its 36 00:06:17,870 --> 00:06:34,920 rhythm. Just relaxing and releasing. 37 00:06:50,510 --> 00:06:55,550 If the thoughts take you away, that's OK. 38 00:06:57,430 --> 00:07:03,110 When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat. 39 00:07:15,600 --> 00:07:21,640 Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your 40 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:41,550 breath. Let your breath act as an anchor 41 00:07:41,910 --> 00:07:45,390 to this moment and this practice. 42 00:07:59,600 --> 00:08:07,640 With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of 43 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:26,020 God's love. Take this verse with you. 44 00:08:28,500 --> 00:08:34,140 When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. 45 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:54,000 Gently bring your awareness back to the body and when you feel 46 00:08:54,000 --> 00:09:01,360 ready, slowly open your eyes and take a nice deep breath. 47 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:07,640 Sit back and relax for a moment. How do you feel? 48 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:16,200 I hope you feel a little better. We'll see you next time with 49 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:19,000 hope, mindfulness, and prayer.