Wherever you are right now, whether sitting, standing, take a moment to check in with yourself.
Allow your body to find a comfortable position and let your hands rest naturally.
Take a deep breath in and out, allowing yourself to be fully present in this moment.
If it feels right, gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Let's begin by taking a slow, deep breath in and out, inviting peace and stillness into
your body.
Start by focusing on your feet.
Feel them grounded and connected to the surface beneath you.
As you breathe in, say to yourself, thank you Lord for my feet that carry me, that support
me as I walk through this life.
Thank you for my body.
Relax your feet.
Move your awareness up to your legs.
Feel the strength in your calves and thighs.
Do you feel any tension there?
Relax your calves and thighs.
Thank you Lord for my body that holds me and carries me.
Thank you Lord.
Shift your attention to your belly.
Feel it rise and fall with each breath.
If you've carried children, acknowledge the life your body has created.
Thank you Lord for my belly where I carried my children, a beautiful reminder of the gift
of life.
Thank you Lord for my body.
Next bring your awareness to your chest.
Feel the gentle rise and fall with each breath.
With your next exhale, say thank you Lord for my breath and my body that sustains me.
Now focus on your shoulders.
Notice if you're holding any tension.
Relax your shoulders and let them fall naturally.
Lord, take anything that's on my shoulders and release it to you.
Your burden is light.
Move your focus down to your arms and hands.
Feel them at rest.
As you breathe in, say thank you Lord for my hands that allow me to create and nurture
and care for others and myself.
Thank you Lord for my hands.
Finally bring your awareness to your entire body as you breathe deeply.
Thank you Lord for this body wonderfully made, a vessel of strength, resilience, and love.
Notice any areas in your body that hold any tension and relax that part of your body.
Breathing in deeply and breathing out.
Thank you Lord for my body.
Let yourself relax.
Take one more deep breath in and out.
Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to your surroundings.
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes and when you're ready, open your eyes or lift your
gaze.
Remember your body is yours.
is a gift. And wherever you are, you can take moments like this to pause, breathe,
and express gratitude for the beautiful vessel God has given you. Thank you, Lord, for my body. Amen.