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Welcome to this Abide Bedtime story.

We invite you to listen in as we take a journey with the Apostle Paul through ancient Greece.

Paul took three missionary journeys.

We are going to ponder his third missionary journey, where he met the Ephesians he loved this group of

people so much that he recorded his prayers for them we will experience Paul's

love for the Ephesians so that you will know how much God loves you too.

But before we tag along with Paul, get comfortable, relax, and be ready to soak in the great love that God has for you.

Close your eyes.

Take a deep breath and relax.

Don't worry about going to sleep that will come but instead enjoy the pleasure of knowing that you are surrounded by God's presence.

Breathe out the worries of the day and breathe in the Holy Spirit's power to let those worries go.

Be confident that God's love for you is far greater than any

problem facing you at the moment think about your muscles and then let them relax.

Start with your feet.

Move up to your calves and your thighs.

Relax your abdomen and your shoulders keep breathing slowly and deeply as your body relaxes your mind

can relax too and release those cares of the day let me pray for you as you begin to relax

we kneel in our hearts before you dear father you who made everything in heaven and on earth

I pray you will strengthen your child with the glorious unlimited resources of your spirit

I know you will make your home in this one's heart, causing deep roots to grow into your

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