Find a comfortable position,
You can sit or lie down,
Whatever helps you feel at ease.
Take a moment to simply arrive here.
Notice your breath,
You don't need to change it,
Just become aware of the gentle rise and fall.
Let your shoulders soften,
Your jaw relax,
Your hands rest easily,
Allow your body to settle into stillness and open your heart.
Now,
Quietly invite God into this moment,
You might say,
Lord,
I welcome you here.
Feel his loving presence filling the space around you,
Soft,
Peaceful,
Radiant,
A love that never leaves,
Never fades,
Never fails.
Heavenly Father,
We open our hearts to you.
Teach us what it means to love,
To love you fully,
To love ourselves with grace,
And to love others as you love us.
As you breathe in,
Imagine drawing in God's love,
As you exhale,
Imagine offering that love back to him.
Scripture says,
Love the Lord your God with all your heart,
With all your soul,
And with all your mind.
See your heart glowing brighter with each breath,
A steady flame of devotion.
Tell him silently in your heart,
God,
I love you,
I trust you,
I thank you.
Feel his presence responding,
As if light and love are being poured gently back into you.
Now turn that same warmth inward,
Remember,
You are created in God's image,
His light lives within you.
Whisper to your own heart,
I am loved,
I am worthy,
I am a child of God.
If there are places inside you that you have felt unworthy or unseen,
Let God's love reach them now.
Imagine his healing light softening every harsh thought you've ever had about yourself.
Breathe in compassion,
Breathe out self-judgment.
As you rest in this truth,
Know that loving yourself is part of loving God,
Because you honor his creation when you honor your own heart.
Now bring to mind someone else,
Maybe a friend,
A family member,
Or even someone you've struggled with.
See them surrounded by God's light,
Just as you are right now.
Say silently,
May they be blessed,
May they know peace,
May they feel God's love.
Remember Jesus' words,
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Let those words sink into your heart,
What does it feel like to treat others as you long to be treated,
With patience,
Forgiveness,
Kindness,
And respect.
Each time you choose love over judgment,
You reflect the heart of God.
Now see all of this love,
God's love,
The love within you,
And the love you offer to others,
Flowing together like a gentle river.
There's no separation,
It all comes from one source.
Let that awareness fill you completely.
You are surrounded by love,
You are made of love,
You are here to give love.
Take a final deep breath in,
And exhale slowly.
Bring your hands to your heart,
Whisper,
Thank you Lord,
For loving me,
And teaching me how to love.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Carrying this peace with you into the rest of your day.
