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Now, let's relax as we hear tonight's sleep story.

Hello, and welcome to a time of authentic peace and rest. I'm James Seawood.

In tonight's story, in the quiet place, we will feel the benefits of deep rest and darkness

as we see how God created nature to enjoy times of hibernation and dormancy.

How covers of snow keep seeds warm so they can germany.

Maybe you have a hard time turning off the lights quieting your mind letting go

of the things that still need to be finished accepting the gift and the goodness of rest tonight

we're going to meditate on all the new life offered by God in the dark quiet moments

when we finally surrender and accept even embrace the rest he gives us in john 1224 jesus says very truly i tell you unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and

dies it remains just a single grain but if it dies it bears much fruit when we experience the dormancy it may feel like death

but you will see tonight how God is at work even in the darkness he has a plan even in

the midst of winter to bring new life.

Before we begin our story, make sure you're comfortable.

Adjust the lights or the blankets if you need to.

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

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