Welcome to this bedtime story from Abide, asleep meditation, written from the scriptures, to help you relax and fall asleep.

Tonight's story comes from one of the five poetic books of the Bible, the book of Sons.

The poetic nature of this book, with many passages written by King David himself emphasizes themes of wisdom, lament, thanksgiving, and praise.

The Greek word for Psalms is Samas, which means a song sung to harp.

For this bedtime meditation, we will hear words that call upon the Lord's unfailing love.

Words of supplication that are spoken by David

as a petition for God's provision and peace.

Allow the words of David to be spoken over you tonight

like an evening lullaby, soft, comforting and sweet.

Please take a moment now to get settled in your bed and make yourself comfortable. Pull the covers over you and sink your head into the soft pillow.

Feel your body begin to relax with every breath.

Allow your muscles to release all tension and stress. Take a deep breath in and let it out.

Now is the time to re-center your thoughts on the Lord.

Release the words of the day to him go ahead release all cares and concerns lay your worries at the feet of Jesus. Feel the lightness of your soul as you release everything to him Exhale any remaining tension

from head to toe give your muscles permission to finally relax.

The day is done.

Your work is finished.

It is time to rest. And now, as we open our hearts to receive the peaceful lullaby of God's word, let's begin our sleep meditation with prayer.

Gracious Heavenly Father, we seek your presence tonight after a long day. We rely on your

comforting words to soothe us and lull us into deep, peaceful, sleep. Please, Lord, help us turn off the noise that clatters our minds and tune into your sweet words of encouragement.

Like a gentle father who lulls his child to sleep, we pray for that kind of intimacy with you tonight hold us close Lord wrap us in your arms

cradle us in a protective covering of your holy presence.

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