Welcome to Bible at Bedtime, a podcast where I, Amber Lawton, read Bible passages to help you fall asleep.

You know, I started this podcast because i've had trouble falling asleep and what i found is that when i listen to the word of god and really allow his word to sink in I have peace

and joy

and comfort

so for tonight

just relax

and allow the word

to settle into your heart

you the word to settle into your heart.

For tonight's recording, I will be reading from the book of John.

Did you know that John is considered the fourth gospel? And there are many details within John that show history and relay the message of purpose.

John had a close relationship with Jesus.

So as you listen, just know that you too can become intimate with him as well.

Really listen and get to know Jesus a little more as you go to sleep.

And now, a moment from our sponsor before we begin.

Go ahead and lay down.

Relaxing your head, your shoulders your torso your arms your legs your legs your hands and your feet allow yourself to sink into your bed making sure that you are comfortable no tension just relaxing taking a deep breath in and breathing in the breath of God

his love, and as you exhale, releasing all tension, all worry, all bitterness,

take another deep breath in Breathing in his peace A fresh breath Breathing out All anger all frustration all fear fear breathing in the very ruach of God, his breath, allowing it to fill your lungs, breathing out, all control, all worry, all pain let's take one more deep breath in and as we breathe

in really allow your heart to slow down your mind to slow down

everything coming to a place of stillness with the Lord.

Breathing out, all racing thoughts,

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