Latest / Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation / #129 Guided Meditation: Discovering Inner Peace by Storing Up Heavenly Treasures
Transcript
- 0:07Pastor Robert Young: Now that you're in a quiet place, sit comfortably and relax, close your eyes and take a deep breath in for a count of seven.
- 0:16Pastor Robert Young: Hold the breath for a count of five, now exhale for a count of seven.
- 0:30Pastor Robert Young: Let's perform muscle relaxation by simply tensing each muscle group for three seconds and then releasing the muscle.
- 0:39Pastor Robert Young: Remember, don't hold your breath for this portion of the meditation.
- 0:46Pastor Robert Young: Let's begin with the calf muscles.
- 0:49Pastor Robert Young: Lightly tense the calf muscles for a count of three and release.
- 0:56Pastor Robert Young: Moving upward to the hamstring, quads and glutes Lightly tense for three seconds and release.
- 1:07Pastor Robert Young: Moving to the chest and back areas, lightly tense for three seconds and release.
- 1:18Pastor Robert Young: Finally, moving to the arms and shoulders, lightly tense these muscle groups for three seconds and release.
- 1:29Pastor Robert Young: Some research has shown that muscle relaxation sessions can help to lower anxiety and stress, lower blood pressure, reduce pain, aid in sleeping better and more.
- 1:56Pastor Robert Young: Now that you're centered, let's focus on the words of Colossians 3, verse 2.
- 2:03Pastor Robert Young: Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
- 2:09Pastor Robert Young: This verse reminds us to concentrate on things in heaven, like peace and joy forever.
- 2:17Pastor Robert Young: It also reminds us to not be so fully invested in the things of this world, where everything is temporary and chaotic.
- 2:29Pastor Robert Young: Let this verse guide you as you let go of the worries and concerns of the world around you.
- 2:38Pastor Robert Young: Picture your heart as a doorway to heaven.
- 2:49Pastor Robert Young: Imagine yourself entering into God's presence, leaving behind the chaos and noise of this world.
- 3:08Pastor Robert Young: Now focus on your breathing again, as you inhale and exhale slowly with each breath invite the peace of God to fill your mind and heart.
- 3:22Pastor Robert Young: Let go of any negative thoughts or distractions that try to pull you away from heavenly things.
- 3:30Pastor Robert Young: Recite the complete thought of Matthew 6, 19-22 to yourself.
- 3:47Pastor Robert Young: Don't store up treasures on earth.
- 3:49Pastor Robert Young: Moths and rust can destroy them and thieves can break in and steal them.
- 3:55Pastor Robert Young: Instead, store up your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them and thieves cannot break in and steal them.
- 4:06Pastor Robert Young: Your heart will always be where your treasure is.
- 4:11Pastor Robert Young: Allow these words to guide your thoughts and keep your focus on what is good and pleasing to God.
- 4:19Pastor Robert Young: Continue to breathe deeply and meditate on the beauty and majesty of heaven.
- 4:32Pastor Robert Young: Let this time of stillness and reflection renew your spirit and strengthen your faith in the midst of an uncertain world.
- 4:47Pastor Robert Young: As you conclude your meditation, thank God for the gift of His presence and the peace that he gives that surpasses all understanding.
- 4:57Pastor Robert Young: Carry this sense of heavenly focus with you throughout your day, knowing that God's love and grace are always with you.
- 5:08Pastor Robert Young: You.