You can hear the same Bible passage a hundred times and still miss the one line you needed today. We slow everything down with this guided meditation that is simple on purpose: settle into an upright seat, take a few deep breaths, and practice listening to Scripture with patience instead of pressure.

Look with new eyes and see what God is inviting you to hear.

For more on the theme Looking to Understand, see page 109 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
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Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure? One of the simplest, most practical ways we can connect with God and ourselves anytime, anywhere is Breath Prayer.

Take a few minutes to practice this gentle breath prayer that invites renewal. Short cues help your body settle as we move from reflection to silence to closing prayer and practical next steps.

For more on the theme New Life, see page 103 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
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It's true! God created you for an embodied, present, with-God life. What does that look like?

Whitney shares a practical path for embodied spirituality that honors the body as part of the journey with God and invites prayer through senses, breath, movement, and imagination. With trauma-informed care and ancient wisdom, listen for encouragement and guidance to connect with God using your whole self.

This bonus episode of Exploring Peace Meditations is an excerpt from With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. For more on Embodied Living, see page 9, of With God in Every Breath.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Rest in this Yoga Nidra rooted in John 12, inviting a felt sense of God’s love through breath, body awareness, and the imagery of anointing. Release your burdens, rest in silence, and remember that you are loved by God.

For more on the theme Wondrous Love, see page 100 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Allow this passage from The Message to engage your whole self, so Scripture becomes an encounter rather than a concept. You’ll hear “This is my body” and “This is my blood” as a present-tense invitation to participate, remember, and partake. The practice moves from attentive listening to personal response, offering time for a simple conversation with Jesus.

For more on the theme Partake in the Blessings, see page 96 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Let's take a walk for inner clarity with this Walking Meditation. Align your inner world with your outer world through breath, Scripture, and the five senses. For more on the Inner Clarity theme, see page 93 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Grab a pen, pencil, or crayon for this meditation. We'll check in with ourselves and share that with God as we seek to encounter Christ today. For more on the Encountering Christ theme, see page 90 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

What's weighing you down? What feels tense, heavy, or tight that you'd like to let go of? Welcome God's healing touch today and hand over anything you don't need with this Body Scan meditation. For more on the Hand it Over theme, see page 84 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson.

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Support the show

If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!