hi and welcome to the time of quiet Christian guided meditation on abide this guide is here to
help you with any sleep or insomnia difficulties you may be having tonight you may want to consider
playing it softly next to your pillow as you rest tonight if you fall asleep before this
time of meditation is over don't worry it will stop automatically and you will fall asleep
listening to prayers and the sweet Word of God how beautiful is that if you don't fall asleep
and simply and softly tap the replay button and you can join me again if you like before we begin
I want you to get into a comfortable place take care of any physical distractions such as noise or
light find a temperature and a place to lie down that is most comfortable for you you might take
this moment to to choose some music on abide that is peaceful for you or you may choose to simply
listen in silent so when you're ready I want you to close your eyes and relax as you listen to my
voice just relax and let me guide you through prayer and the Word of God one reason you may
be having trouble falling asleep is worry and anxiety so as we begin let me lead you in your
first prayer of surrender and forgiveness as you hear this prayer from Psalm 51 feel
yourself relaxing falling back and surrendering yourself into the loving and forgiving arms of
Jesus releasing the weight of your worldly cares as you focus on the lightness of the gospel the
good news of the death burial and resurrection of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ let me pray
for you now both peaceful and Heavenly Father you give this one your child sleep for the refreshing
of their soul and body grant this one this gift tonight I pray keep them in a perfect peace which
you have promised to them whose mind is fixed on you and give them such a sense of your presence
that in these moments of silence they may enjoy the blessed assurance of your love through you
hopes useful and loving father be merciful to this one Oh God because of your constant love because
of your great mercy wipe away their sins wash away all evil and make them clean from their sin
tonight tonight let them hear the sounds of joy and gladness create in them tonight a pure heart
O God give them again the joy that comes from your salvation God grant this one peace so they
can sleep soundly and awaken with a renewed spirit ready to face the day ahead in Jesus's name Amen
feel Jesus's embrace feel Jesus whispering his love and care for you tonight as you sleep as
you continue to relax I want you to pace your breathing as I read scripture to you as I read
the first part of the passage I want you to very slowly breathe in and then as I read
the second part of the passage I want you to breathe out listen as I read from psalm
46 breathe in slowly now as I read God is our refuge and strength now breathe out slowly as
I read and a very present help in your times of trouble pace your breathing in and out slowly
again as I pray over you from Deuteronomy 31 breathe in be strong and courageous and out
do not fear or be in dread and in slowly for it is the Lord your God and out who goes with
you in he will not leave you out or forsake you in the darkness now feel the presence of
Christ feel the strength of his arms around you feel the tenderness of his hands as they
rest on your head relax into his present pace your breathing slowly as I pray from Luke 12
breathing slowly and don't be concerned about what to eat or what to drink don't worry about
such things these things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers but your father already knows
your needs seek the kingdom of God above all else and he will give you everything you need
so don't be afraid little ones for it gives your father great happiness to give you the kingdom
dear peaceful father bless this one tonight bless them give them your peace smile upon them and give
them your rest tonight in Jesus's name Amen pace your breathing slowly as I pray from lamentations
to Lord God hear my cry out into the night at the beginning of the night watch help me pour
out my heart like water before you help me lift my hands to you dear peaceful father take the burdens
of this your child tonight their burdens can seem so heavy at times tonight help them feel lighter
more free content safe and loved in your arms as you take their burdens in Jesus's name Amen
pace your breathing as I pray some psalm three and forth I lay down and sleep safely in peace
with a tranquil heart I will lie down and sleep for I am alone with you oh lord help me dwell
in safety and confidence and trust in you dear peaceful father give this child tonight restful
sleep and let this time of quiet meditation bring them peace relaxation and sleep in your arms Lord
fill this night with your radiance for them may they sleep in peace in your name amen pace your
breathing as I pray God's Word over you when you lie down you will not be afraid when you lie
down your sleep will be sweet when you lie down no one will make you afraid many will rejoice
with you when you lay down you will be at peace where the Lord keeps you safe when you lay down
to sleep behold there is an angel touching you at this your sleep will be pleasant to you dear
peaceful father you have given miss your child an example of gentleness and humility a task that is
easy and a pardon that is light accept my prayers to give them the rest that will strengthen them to
be of more faithful service to you in Jesus's name Amen pace your breathing as I pray from
Psalm 62 for God alone my soul waits in silence I quietly submit to him for my hope is from him
he only is my rock he only is my salvation he only is my fortress he only is my defence I will not be
shaken I will not be discouraged on God only my salvation rests but God only does my glory rest
god is my rock God is my unyielding strength my refuge is in God alone I trust confidently
in him at all times Oh God help me help me sleep help me pour out my soul be my refuge pace your
breathing and 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 competent in the arms of
your Saviour tonight trust competently 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 lock for all time
dear peaceful and restful father bring this one your child with and please tonight keep
them from tossing this isn't earning or God you never sleep Lord God never slower so watch over
this your child tonight as they sleep bring peace to their churning lined 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 this 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 law protecting you from
harm so you can rest tonight in God's presence tonight and God's arms you have no need of fear
tonight you are in the presence and resting in the arms of the creator of the universe tonight
dear peaceful and restful father let this resting child feel your wings over them tonight as they
rest let the sleeping child feel the shield of your arms protecting them from fear and
harm tonight let this peaceful soul feel the wall protecting them from harm tonight the
wall built lovingly by you the creator of the universe the Creator that sits now by the side
of this child as they sleep in Jesus's name Amen pace your breathing as you listen to the
story from Luke 8 breathe slowly and deeply as you imagine yourself in the boat Jesus and His
disciples are all around you you hear Jesus tell you to prepare prepare to cross over the
Sea of Galilee you watch as Jesus falls asleep Jesus your savior curls up in the boat to sleep
you sit next to him you lean on him as your savior rest the wind begins to hit your face the spray
from the waves you begin to feel water at your feet you wake up your master who is sleeping
you see the look of peace in his eyes you're in awe of that peace Jesus waved his hands perhaps
without taking his eyes off of you you feel the wind stop the waves are gone Jesus whispers to you
my child have faith in me my child believe in me you feel yourself falling asleep in his arms that
his peace surround you dear peaceful and restful father give this child tonight your faith give
this child tonight your peace no wind in their face no mist from waves no water at their feet
let them hear your peaceful voice let them hear your loving voice your powerful protecting voice
a voice and calm storms the voice that Greenpeace a voice that brings rest pace your 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 at 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 with the lords of games and carefree God will not let me move tonight he will be at peace
he will be there for you all night because God does not slumber or sleep and stays with you
so that you can sleep dear peaceful father thank you for your peace your care your love your mercy
your salvation have this child of yours find 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
most guides on abide includes several steps this guide to help you sleep is just one of
20 minute steps that you can listen to every night until you fall asleep many things can
cause you to have trouble falling asleep anxiety worry and pain there can also be
there can also be medical reasons if you are seeing a doctor we're taking medication for
insomnia I encourage you to let your doctor continue to guide you in that treatment too