Welcome to the bedtime story, Soaring on Eagle's Wings, taken from Isaiah 40, 2831.

In this Abide Bedtime Story, we'll hear how God speaks through the prophet Isaiah to comfort his people.

God tells his people that their sins are forgiven and that they have nothing to fear

because the Lord, the creator of the heavens and the earth, is the one who loves them and saves them,

the one who lifts them up when they're weak, and gives them strength to soar on eagle's wings.

These words from Isaiah are for you, too.

If you feel tired, weary of trying and failing, worried or confused, these words of peace and

promise are for you.

Before I read our scriptures, get your mind and your body ready to relax.

Make sure you're in a comfortable position.

That your pillow is just right.

That you're not too hot or too cold.

Stretch and relax any tight muscles let go of the day's worries and cares god is with you now. Inhale deeply. Breathing in God's peace and presence. And exhale. and exhale breathing out your worries notice your breathing out your breath notice your breath let it become regular and even, steady, and calming.

Before I read our scriptures, get your mind and your body ready to relax.

Make sure you're in a comfortable position that your pillow is just right, that you're not too hot or too cold.

Stretch and relax any tight muscles.

Let go of the day's worries and cares.

God is with you now.

Inhale deeply.

Breathing in God's peace and present.

And exhale.

Breathing out your worries.

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