1 00:00:02,160 --> 00:00:07,760 Begin by getting comfortable and allowing your body to relax. 2 00:00:14,190 --> 00:00:20,790 As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to 3 00:00:20,790 --> 00:00:32,220 slowly close. Let your awareness rest with 4 00:00:32,220 --> 00:00:39,960 this verse and prayer. For I know the plans I have for 5 00:00:39,960 --> 00:00:47,080 you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give 6 00:00:47,080 --> 00:01:01,600 you hope and a future. And again, for I know the plans 7 00:01:01,600 --> 00:01:10,280 I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans 8 00:01:10,280 --> 00:01:29,230 to give you hope and a future. With an easy awareness, begin to 9 00:01:29,230 --> 00:01:37,430 bring your attention to the space in the room, not examining 10 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:55,680 it, just sensing it. Notice your place in the room, 11 00:02:00,950 --> 00:02:21,020 just observing. Listen to the sounds in the 12 00:02:21,020 --> 00:02:27,220 room. Maybe it's a quiet room, or 13 00:02:27,220 --> 00:02:31,420 maybe it's not. Both are OK. 14 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:56,440 You're just listening and enjoying the sounds, not wishing 15 00:02:56,440 --> 00:03:04,160 to change or get rid of the sounds, just accepting them. 16 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:28,120 When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness back to the 17 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:34,080 body, noticing the weight of the body. 18 00:03:55,200 --> 00:04:00,240 Allow the body to relax as it becomes heavier. 19 00:04:23,150 --> 00:04:26,550 Allow yourself to leave the day behind. 20 00:04:30,950 --> 00:04:39,510 Let go of the stress, being mindful to stay present in this 21 00:04:39,510 --> 00:04:50,600 moment. Let yourself unwind and 22 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:55,120 naturally relax in the presence of God. 23 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:24,480 As your awareness begins to drift deeper, rest into the calm 24 00:05:25,280 --> 00:05:29,720 that only comes from the presence of a loving God. 25 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:58,440 Gently bring the awareness to the breath. 26 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:07,960 Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs. 27 00:06:15,310 --> 00:06:24,590 Take a nice big deep breath in. Now slow down on the exhale, 28 00:06:25,990 --> 00:06:34,160 letting go. Let the inhale come easily and 29 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:45,680 effortlessly and exhale, controlling the breath, slowing 30 00:06:45,680 --> 00:07:00,200 it down. Give yourself some space just to 31 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:13,720 be whatever you need to let go of. 32 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:19,440 Let it go. Release it to God. 33 00:07:20,960 --> 00:07:25,280 Allow this time to be what you need it to be. 34 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:43,320 And if the thoughts take you away, know that that's OK. 35 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:53,920 When it feels natural and effortless, slowly bring your 36 00:07:53,920 --> 00:08:19,160 attention back to the breath. Remember, this is a place of 37 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:27,520 safety. God's calming presence is always 38 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:46,640 accessible to you. Release your anxieties and let 39 00:08:46,760 --> 00:09:02,120 God handle what you cannot. Notice how the body is relaxing 40 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:19,940 and releasing. Allow your limbs to become 41 00:09:19,940 --> 00:09:33,140 heavy. Allow the shoulders to relax. 42 00:09:40,700 --> 00:09:44,260 Begin to soften the back of your neck. 43 00:09:54,840 --> 00:09:59,600 Just noticing and appreciating this moment. 44 00:10:02,760 --> 00:10:24,860 Let your mind rest. Take this verse with you, for I 45 00:10:24,860 --> 00:10:31,740 know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to 46 00:10:31,740 --> 00:10:36,680 harm you. Plans to give you hope and a 47 00:10:36,680 --> 00:10:52,090 future. God, I know you're always with 48 00:10:52,090 --> 00:10:56,570 me. Thank you for all of your 49 00:10:56,570 --> 00:11:03,210 blessings. Help me to relax and let go in 50 00:11:03,210 --> 00:11:08,810 your presence. I trust your plan for my life.