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abide to 22433. Now relax your mind and body as we hear tonight's sleep story. Welcome to a time of authentic peace and rest I'm Bonnie

Curry tonight we're going to trade our anxious thoughts for the hope and comfort of the

Holy Spirit we're going to meditate on all that's good and fall asleep with mind and heart centered

on Jesus and the promises of God's word. I can't imagine a better way to enter deeply into

rest than by resting secure in the presence of God. Would you pray with me?

Heavenly Father, thank you for being with us now, and thank you for the good gift of rest.

We are tired and in need of your renewal.

Be present with us as we sleep and protect us through the hours of the night so that we who

are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness we pray this in the name of Jesus amen

now before we read from God's word let's make sure you're comfortable adjust the lights or the blankets if you need to.

And let's take just a few minutes for progressive muscle relaxation to get your body ready to sleep.

We're going to tense muscle groups one at a time, holding the tension for about five seconds,

then exhaling and letting that muscle group fully relax for 10 to 20 seconds before you move on

to the next muscle group.

Research has shown that this technique offers a range of benefits, including pain relief

and better sleep. It may also reduce migraines and systolic blood pressure.

So, begin by lifting your toes upward, tensing your muscles. Hold. Then let go.

Now pull your toes downward.

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