find rest as you listen to this peaceful bedtime story for more Bible stories that
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Christian meditation uses the words of scripture to guide you into true peace and deep rest which
are both gifts God desires to give you before we begin let's get any distractions out of the
way make sure the lights are low and you're in a comfortable position not too hot and not too cold
if you'd like to find some calming music on the abide app or simply enjoy the quiet don't worry
about trying to fall asleep if you do fall asleep the app will stop automatically if you come to the
end of this meditation and find that you're still awake you can simply tap the replay button and
listen again to the Word of God what better way to fall asleep and while hearing God's sweet promises
as we prepare to begin take a moment to name any worries that are weighing you down don't be
ashamed of your anxiety offer it to God remember that Jesus said that you could cast your cares on
him picture your worries like rocks and a backpack take them out one by one and hand them to Jesus
if those worries show up in your backpack again that's okay just give them to Jesus again he is
our ever-present help in times of trouble he does not grow weary and he desires to give you his
peace having surrendered your worries and fears to God feel the lightness in your spirit you don't
have to carry those things anymore you're free of them feel the weight gone from your shoulders
feel the muscles of your neck and back loosen and relax free of the burden they were carrying notice
your breath don't judge it just notice it is it shallow or deep now as you breathe out surrender
more of your worries to God feel your tension move through your body and out with your breath
as you exhale then breathe in God's peace eating it move through your body and expanding inside of
you feel the relaxation in your shoulders deepen as you breathe out the tension and breathe in
God's peace keep breathing out the tension and in the peace of God as I read to you from Psalm 4
answer me when I call to you my righteous God give me relief from my distress have mercy on me and
hear my prayer know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself the Lord hears
when I called to him tremble and do not sin when you are on your beds search your hearts and be
silent offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord God you answer when we call to
you and you alone have the power to answer prayers please have mercy on your child will leave your
child's distress and anxiety lift the burdens from their shoulders and help them to trust your power
enter Providence your deep love for them I ask this in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit
ile the relaxation spread out from your shoulders and back into your arms and deep
inside your chest feel each individual muscle loosen continuing to breathe out your tension
and in God's peace let your awareness of God's mercy be stronger than any other thought in
your mind let's pray these words from Psalm three cover you like a blanket but you Lord
are a shield around me my glory the one who lifts my head high I call out to the Lord
and he answers me from his holy mountain I lie down and sleep I wake again because the Lord
sustains me from the Lord comes deliverance may your blessing be on your people God you
are our protector and defender and deliverer your children have nothing to fear or you are with us
thank you for hearing prayers and answering them thank you for staying with your child
through the night never leaving or forsaking them thank you for the new mercies you have for this
child when you wake them in the morning in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit I pray
listen to your breathing listen to your breathing slow and steady breathe out any tension breathe
in God's peace slowly meditate on these words I will lie down and sleep and sleep in peace for
you alone O Lord make me dwell in safety let them become your refrain I will lie down and sleep and
sleep in peace for you alone O Lord make me dwell and safety I will lie down and sleep and sleep in
peace for you alone O Lord make me dwell in safety let the rhythm of that refrain become
the rhythm of your heart as we hear these words from Psalm 4 Oh God you have declared me perfect
in your eyes you have always cared for me in my distress hear me now as I call again have mercy
on me hear my prayer the gladness you have given me is far greater than the joy at harvest time I
will lie down in peace and sleep where though I am alone O Lord you will keep me safe Lord
you keep your child safe in peace in comfort and rest and restoration you desire to give your child
all good things you hear your child when they call to you and you give them gladness and joy
now your father lead your child into sleep build them with peace and a sense of safety allow them
to feel your presence to know that you are near and that you are ever watchful God of
all comfort comfort your child you have taken all their burdens upon yourself give them a sense of
the freedom you've granted draw them deeper into your rest and your peace and your love tonight
may they sleep and sleep in peace or you alone O Lord make them dwell in safety and may they wake
in the morning refreshed and with your song of joy in their heart in the name of Jesus I pray amen
pace your breathing as I pray from Isaiah 26 God will keep you in perfect and constant
peace tonight God will make your mind steadfast committed focused on him tonight trust God tonight
with your sleep take refuge in God's loving arms tonight as you see sleep be confident in the arms
of your Savior tonight trust confidently in God forever God is your fortress God is your shield
God is your banner God is everlasting he is your protector tonight he is your rock for all time
dear peaceful and restful father bring this one your child rest and sleep tonight keep them from
tossing keep them from turning Lord God you never sleep Lord God you never slumber so watch over
this your child tonight as they sleep bring peace to their churning mind comfort their mind from
spinning soothe their heart calm them tonight give them sweet rest in your arms in Jesus's name Amen
pace your breathing as I pray from Psalm 91 God is covering you tonight God is completely protecting
you with his strength you are protected under his wings tonight you can find rest under his wings
tonight you can find refuge in the loving arms of God tonight God's faithfulness is
your shield tonight God's faithfulness is a wall protecting you from harm so you can rest tonight
hey you're breathing as you listen to the Word of God being prayed softly over you breathe slow and
deep as you hear God's words for you tonight as you lay down to sleep do not be afraid tonight as
you lay down tonight let your sleep be sweet in peace God will be with you tonight as you sleep
you are not alone God is with you and you will be safe as you sleep tonight God will give you
his beloved peaceful sleep tonight God will give you sleep god will give you slumber he will fold
your hands as you rest you will lie down to rest tonight you will rest peacefully you will wake up
in the morning fresh for the Lord sustains and cares for you God will not let you move tonight
you will be at peace he will be there for you all night because God does not slumber or sleep
he stays with you so that you can sleep do your peaceful father thank you for your peace your
care your love your mercy your salvation as this child of yours vine sleep tonight
as they sleep let them feel your presence over them let them sleep under your wings and it is
in Jesus's name I pray over them amen we hope this meditation brought you peace to listen to the full
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