Divine Rest

Ease your mind, body, and soul and prepare for deep sleep with this 30-minute sleep meditation practice. In this session, Vanessa guides you through scripture, affirmations, prayers, and progressive body scan relaxation.

Transcript

Welcome to divine rest.

Go ahead and allow yourself to get comfortable in your bed,

Positioning the pillows just right,

Getting snug underneath the covers and blankets.

And allow your body to unwind and your spirit to be receptive to the peace that transcends understanding.

Close your eyes gently and take a moment to center your spirit.

Inhaling deeply,

Inviting the Holy Spirit into your being,

Exhaling slowly,

Releasing any tension or concerns and open your heart to God's word and the tranquility that comes from his presence.

Psalm 4,

8 says,

In peace,

I will lie down and sleep for you alone,

Lord,

Make me dwell in safety.

Picture yourself lying down in perfect peace,

Surrounded by the safety of God's loving presence.

Philippians 4,

6 and 7 says,

Do not be anxious about anything,

But in every situation by prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

Present your request to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Visualize your worries transforming into beams of light,

Ascending to the heavens one by one as you surrender them to God in prayer.

Matthew 11,

28 says,

Come to me all who are weary and burdened,

And I will give you rest.

Imagine Jesus inviting you to lay your burdens at his feet,

Finding rest in his loving embrace.

As we prepare for rest,

Repeat these affirmations silently or aloud,

Allowing their truth to permeate your consciousness.

I release the cares of the day,

Surrendering them to God's loving care.

I am wrapped in the peace that surpasses all understanding.

God's love and protection surrounds me as I drift into a restful sleep.

I trust in the promise of divine safety and security.

My mind is at ease and my spirit is calm,

Guided by the gentle presence of the Holy Spirit.

Now enter a moment of silent prayer.

Speak to God from your heart,

Expressing gratitude for his presence,

Seeking his guidance,

And placing any concerns in his hands.

Feel the divine connection strengthening as you communicate with your Heavenly Father.

Heavenly Father,

I come before you with a heart full of gratitude.

Thank you for the promises of peace and rest found in your word.

As I prepare to sleep,

I surrender my cares and burdens to you.

Guard my heart and mind with your peace that surpasses understanding.

In Jesus' name I pray,

Amen.

Taking a deep breath,

Inhaling deeply through your nose,

Filling your lungs with fresh air,

And exhale slowly through your mouth,

Releasing any tension.

With each breath,

Allow yourself to let go of the stress of the day.

Now bring your awareness to your toes.

Focus on the sensation in your toes and as you inhale,

Imagine a warm,

Soothing light flowing into them.

As you exhale,

Let go of any tension or tightness in your toes.

Feel them becoming loose and relaxed.

Now shift your attention to your feet.

Inhaling,

Imagine the comforting warmth spreading through the soles of your feet.

Exhaling,

Releasing any residual tension.

Feel your feet becoming heavy and sinking into a state of deep relaxation.

Move your awareness to your ankles and calves.

Inhale,

Letting the soothing light envelop these areas,

And exhale,

Allowing any stress to melt away.

Sense the muscles in your lower legs becoming loose and supple.

Into your knees and thighs.

Inhale deeply,

Inviting relaxation,

And exhale,

Letting go of any lingering tightness.

Feel the weight of your legs sinking further into comfort.

Now bring your attention to your hips and pelvis.

Inhale,

Allow the warmth to fill this area,

And exhale,

Releasing tension.

Feel the gentle relaxation spreading through your hips.

Shift your focus to your belly.

Inhale,

Letting the breath expand your belly,

And exhale,

Allowing the tension to flow out.

Feel your belly rise and fall with each breath,

Rhythmic and serene.

Now turn your attention to your chest.

Inhale deeply,

Allowing the breath to fill your chest with calm energy,

And exhale,

Releasing any tightness.

Feel the rise and fall of your chest in a natural,

Tranquil rhythm.

Move up to your shoulders.

Inhale,

Letting go of any tension,

And exhale,

Allowing your shoulders to sink down away from your ears.

Feel a sense of lightness and ease in your shoulder area.

Turning to your arms,

Inhale,

Envisioning the warmth flowing down your arms,

And exhale,

Releasing any residual stress.

Picture your arms becoming loose and relaxed,

Like strands of gentle breeze.

Now bring your awareness to your neck.

Inhale,

Letting the breath soften any tightness,

And exhale,

Allowing your neck muscles to release.

Feel the weight of your head sinking into a cushion of relaxation.

Move to your jaw,

Inhale,

And as you exhale,

Let go of any clenching or tension in your jaw,

Allowing your jaw to hang loosely,

And a sense of wave and calm spreading across your face.

Bring your attention to your face,

Inhale,

Allowing the breath to soothe your facial muscles,

And exhale,

Releasing any strain.

Feel your facial muscles softening,

Letting go of any furrows or tightness.

Finally,

Shift your focus to the top of your head,

Inhale,

Allowing the breath to gently sweep away any remaining tension,

And exhale,

Letting go completely.

Feel the entire body now immersed in a state of deep calm and relaxation.

Take a moment to enjoy this sense of tranquility.

If your mind wanders,

Gently bring it back to the awareness of your relaxed body,

Knowing that at any moment you can return to the state of deep calm by focusing on your breath and releasing any tension.

Allow these affirmations to wash over you.

I am a beloved child of God and His love surrounds me.

As I sleep,

God's angels watch over me,

Bringing comfort and protection.

My dreams are filled with divine guidance and assurance.

I let go of any tension in my body,

Allowing God's peace to fill every fiber of my being.

I am cocooned in God's love and His presence brings tranquility to my sleep.

Heavenly Father,

As we enter into this time of rest,

We thank you for your constant presence and the assurance of your love.

May your peace guard our hearts and mind through the night.

Surround us with the comfort of your angels,

And may our sleep be filled with dreams that reflect your divine guidance.

In Jesus' name I pray,

Amen.

As you drift into sleep,

May the peace of God accompany you,

And may your dreams be filled with the assurance of His love.

Sleep well,

In the embrace of divine rest,

Goodnight friend.

Reviews

Lovely. 🙏✨🦋✨

Thank you 🙏

So testful and sacred

Beautiful meditation

Beautiful, and just what I needed. Thank you 🙏

It started off good, but then I feel asleep so I don’t remember much.