Welcome to this Abide Bedtime Story. We invite you to listen in as Professor and author C.S. Lewis

wrestles with the claims of Christ and is ultimately persuaded that Jesus is who he says he is.

Much of this story is Lewis's own words from his book, Surprised by Joy.

Before we listen in to C.S. Lewis's thoughts and prayers, get comfortable, relax, and be ready to hear how one man's journey can help you as you learn to trust God with all that concerns you.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and relax. Breathe out all the worries of the day and breathe in

the comforting presence of God's Holy Spirit.

Let tension leave your body as you dwell with God, certain that He loves you, and is

with you now as well as all through the night.

With God, everything begins afresh.

The old has gone.

The new is here.

Let those thoughts permeate every inch of your being.

To rid your body of tension, let your muscles relax.

Start with your feet.

Move up to your calves and your thighs. Relax your abdomen and your shoulders.

Let your eyebrows relax. Keep breathing slowly and deeply.

As your body relaxes, your mind can relax as well and release those cares of the day.

Dear Heavenly Father, as your child prepares to sleep, we ask that they will know you are with them.

Help them to lay aside any doubts and find the confident peace in knowing you are always present with your children.

Give them assurance that everything you say is true and that you allow us to start anew

with every breath we take.

Even as your child sleeps, we pray you would direct their dreams,

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