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 over the years, I've found that when I listen to the word of God and when I take in

his every breath it helps me keeps me calm keeps me solid the word of God says that his word of

God says that his word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

And so tonight, to help you fall asleep, listen to the words and allow them to help you fall asleep, listen to the words, and allow them to help you find peace and rest

and a path for your life. If you are listening to this podcast for the first time, then you will want to make sure

that you have everything that you will need to go to sleep.

In a moment, I will give you instructions

to get yourself comfortable.

If you're choosing to use this time instead to soak or meditate on the word,

make sure that you stay in an upright position and just allow the word to resonate in your heart

and in your mind and to take seed so that you can continue

to see how the word applies to your life every day.

For tonight's reading, I will be continuing with the book of Matthew and Joshua.

We will be reading Matthew chapter 5 and 6 and Joshua chapter four and five.

So if you're ready, go ahead and lay down in a comfortable position.

And take a moment and let's pause.

Music and take a moment and let's pause and now as you're laying down

allow your body to relax

letting every limb fall slowly down so that you're not feeling the weight or the pressures of your day. Letting go of all anxiety, all fear, casting all your cares upon the Lord.

If you physically need to move your hands as if you are casting or throwing your cares far from you,

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