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One of the best ways to deal 
with stress in your day is to 

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simply take a breath. 
It will have a calming effect on

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the body and remind you to stay 
present in the moment. 

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Prayer can work in the same way.
If you can learn to regularly 

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pray throughout your day, it 
will act as a reminder of what 

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is real and important in your 
life. 

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God is with you and you will get
through this. 

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OK, let's go ahead and get 
started by getting comfortable 

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in your chair and when you're 
ready, take a few nice deep 

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breaths and allow your eyes to 
slowly close. 

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Now take a moment to consider 
this verse. 

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Jesus said Come to me, all of 
you who are weary and carry 

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heavy burdens, and I will give 
you rest. 

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And again Jesus said, come to 
me, all of you who are weary and

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carry heavy burdens, and I will 
give you rest. 

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Bring your attention to any 
emotions you're carrying with 

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you. 
Not engaging with your feelings,

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just noticing them. 
Almost like you're observing 

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your emotions and then letting 
them go. 

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Just like loosening your grip, 
you're letting go of those 

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feelings. 
Let God handle whatever is out 

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of your control. 
This is a place of acceptance 

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and safety. 
You can always find rest in God.

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Now begin to notice how your 
body feels. 

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When it feels comfortable, begin
to consciously relax the body, 

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scanning down from your head to 
your toes. 

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Release any areas of tension in 
the body. 

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Surrender all of your stress and
all of your responsibilities and

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just let your mind rest. 
You are safe. 

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God is looking out for you. 
Now gently bring your awareness 

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to the breath. 
Allow your breath to deepen and 

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fill the lungs. 
Big deep breath in and then 

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taking twice as long on the 
exhale. 

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Let the inhale come easily and 
effortlessly, and then exhale, 

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controlling the breath. 
Allow yourself to be here in 

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this moment. 
This is all that matters right 

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now. 
Whenever you need to let go of, 

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let it go. 
Release it to God. 

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Today is a new day with new 
opportunities. 

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Allow your breath to renew your 
spirit and connect you to your 

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Creator who loves you. 
Deep breath in through the nose 

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and out through the mouth. 
Remember, this is a place of 

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love. 
Let this practice be whatever 

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you need it to be. 
God's calming presence is always

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accessible to you. 
Let your awareness rest in the 

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loving presence of God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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Jesus said Come to me, all of 
you who are weary and carry 

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heavy burdens, and I will give 
you rest. 

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

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ready, slowly open your eyes and
take a nice deep breath. 

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Sit back and relax for a moment.
How do you feel? 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you next time with 

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hope, mindfulness, and prayer.