As we start this meditation,
Just allow yourself to land in a comfortable position.
Whatever it may be,
Maybe sitting down or continuing to lie in your bed.
Take a moment to find any shifts within your body.
So maybe rocking side to side or rocking the head from shoulder to shoulder.
And then when you're ready,
Slowly settle into a place of stillness.
And I invite you to close your eyes here or maybe just take a soft gaze out in front of you.
Pulling away and letting go of any distractions.
Releasing your mind from any plans for later.
As well as anything that has already happened today.
Allow yourself to be present in this moment.
And now bring your awareness to your breath.
Without trying to change anything,
Just notice the breath moving in and out of the body.
Perhaps you notice the rise and fall of your belly,
Your ribs and your chest.
Just landing in a place of complete ease.
Sometimes as we move throughout life,
Whether we encounter any obstacles or challenges.
Or maybe experience the pain and trauma of this world.
Sometimes we question God.
We wonder where is He at in all of this?
We may question if He is for us.
And I just want to come and remind you today that God is always for us.
He is with us every step of this journey.
And though we may not have all of the answers.
Know that everything is working together for our good.
And I just want to speak some of His promises over you.
Joshua 1,
9 says,
Have I not commanded you,
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid.
Do not be discouraged.
For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 41 and 10 says,
So do not fear for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Jeremiah 29,
11 says,
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.
Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
Plans to give you hope and a future.
Deuteronomy 31 and 8 says,
The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you.
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid.
Do not be discouraged.
And as you continue to hold on to those words and allow them to fall over you.
I just want to say a prayer over you today.
Dear God,
We thank you for this day.
We thank you for this moment.
We thank you for giving us breath,
For giving us life,
For allowing us to continue forward yet another day.
Though we may not have all of the answers to the obstacles and challenges that come along the way,
We thank you for being there for us every step of the way.
God continue to bless us.
Continue to touch every area of our lives,
Allowing all of our basic needs to be met.
God we thank you for moving in this moment.
God we thank you for touching those around us.
God we thank you for giving us strength to continue on in this world.
God we ask that you continue to give us those signs that you are with us,
That you are for us.
God we ask that you continue to strengthen us,
Give us the courage to continue to move forward and not give up.
God we ask that you guide us in this life,
Leading us on this path that is your plan for us.
That we will not have to question or doubt the direction that we're moving in,
That we move forward with you by our sides.
God I ask that you give us peace and comfort in this moment knowing that you are with us and for us.
That we do not have to worry or fear,
That we continue to hold our heads up high and share our light with the world around us.
That you continue to move in our lives,
That we can show the world who you are.
God we ask that you continue to move in every area that we need you to right now God.
That whatever our greatest hearts desires are you are making it happen.
You are making shifts in this moment.
Continue to move in tremendous ways.
Give us the faith and the courage to trust and know you more.
Help us to grow deeper in you God.
Help us to continue the path forward and not give up.
Continue to be with us,
Protecting us,
Guarding us and allowing your light to shine through us.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen.
