This is resting in God's presence,
A liberating humanity,
Christ-centered meditation.
Sit comfortably,
Close your eyes,
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose.
Exhale gently through your mouth.
Again,
Deep breath in and slow breath out.
Let your breathing continue in a smooth,
Steady rhythm.
As you breathe in,
Receive peace.
As you breathe out,
Release tension.
A prayer of gratitude,
A prayer of love,
A prayer of divine protection within this space.
Feel yourself resting under God's protection,
Not striving,
Not performing,
Just resting.
Take another deep breath in.
With each breath,
Bring your awareness to your heart.
Imagine the love of God surrounding you,
The same love that formed the universe,
The same love that sent Christ into the world,
The same love that sustains you now.
If your mind wanders,
Gently return to the breath.
Return to the awareness of God's presence.
You do not need to earn it.
You do not need to reach for it.
You are already held within it.
With each inhale,
Receive God's love.
With each exhale,
Release fear.
Love is stronger than fear.
Love is the foundation.
Love is the frequency of heaven.
Simply rest,
Just being,
Just breathing,
Just resting in God's presence.
Gently bring awareness back to your body.
Feel the surface beneath you.
Take one more deep breath in.
Carry this peace with you.
You are never outside of God's presence.
God Bless.