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download the Abide app today. Welcome to another classic Christian story to help you drift peacefully to sleep.

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan is an allegory of every Christian and the trials and temptations they face in their journey.

We will experience snatches of his story tonight from rebirth to eternal life with a focus on the salvation story

what this pilgrim learns on his journey is in the words of Jesus I have said these things to you that in me you may have peace in the world you

will have tribulation but take heart I have overcome the world John 1633 do you sometimes feel that your Christian journey is just too hard as you

ready yourself for sleep tonight rest and the comfort of your father's arms feel the softness of your pillow as you lay down your

head breathe deeply and slowly trusting God to show you that he is for you and he is always by your side

in this classic story from 1678, you will watch as Christian starts his walk with God

and ends up in the celestial city.

So relax into your bed, close your eyes and continue to breathe deeply and slowly feel the gentle weight of

your covers hear the soft noises of your environment relax your muscles and just listen father we know that our

walk with you is not always easy. We know that the way is narrow

and that there are many temptations that come along the way. Thank you for providing

your word, your spirit and other believers to encourage us along the way.

Remind us of what awaits us in paradise.

Teach us the stories of the many who have traveled this road before.

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