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sleep story good evening and welcome to this abide bedtime story tonight you will hear a

miraculous story a story straight from God's word that shines a light on God's great power

to come to the aid of his people.

A story we call Joshua's Long Day.

Tonight's story will remind you of God's great power.

It will remind you that he is not unaware of your struggles or your needs, he is able to come to your rescue even in the most miraculous ways by remembering God's power you will find

hope in the power of your great God take a moment to get comfortable as you prepare to fall asleep

close your eyes and take a slow deep breath counting slowly to five as you breathe in through your nose one two three four five

pause for a moment and exhale through your mouth five four three two one let your shoulders

settle into bed releasing the weight you have been carrying today let the peace of God which transcends

all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus Heavenly Father

thank you for the gift of rest you are a good father who gives good gifts to his children, and I recognize sleep as one

of those good gifts.

I ask for your comfort and protection over my mind as I lie down to sleep tonight.

Would you guard my thoughts from fear or anxiety help me to

set aside my worries and concerns so that I might truly find rest as I sleep I ask these

things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

The Old Testament is filled with miraculous tales of God's glory.

Moments when all seemed lost.

When disappointment was knocking on the door.

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