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Hello, my friend. Welcome to this abide bedtime story after a long day this bedtime story is here to help you remember and rest in truths that come straight

from God's word.

This series called I Am is written to offer you thoughtful affirmations and reminders of who you are in Christ.

Simple statements that allow your heart to remember and affirm what is most true may you rest peacefully as you are

reminded tonight that you are secure in Christ tonight you will hear the

affirmation that you are secure in Christ nothing can separate you from the love of God

nothing can snatch you from the hand of the Father although trial and struggle

may cause you to fear and question your place is with God and it is secure because of the work of

Jesus Christ okay before we begin our story let's find a comfortable position to fall asleep in

let your shoulders settle into your Let's find a comfortable position to fall asleep in.

Let your shoulders settle into your bed.

Just your hips and point and flex your toes once or twice.

Now let the stress of your day evaporate.

This day has come to a close and all that could be done is done.

Let the anxiety and concern of unfinished tasks sit neatly on the floor until tomorrow completely out of your

thoughts as you allow your heart and soul and mind to rest reflect for just a moment on the reality

that you serve a god who does not need sleep as psalm

one hundred twenty one says my help comes from the lord the maker of heaven and earth indeed he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep his power never dampens

and his sovereignty never rests he is all sufficient and his sufficiency is enough for you.

Take a slow, heasful breath.

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