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Welcome to this Abide Bedtime story,

the prayer of Jesus.

In John 17 Jesus Jesus praised to his heavenly father for his disciples who will be left behind when Jesus ascends to the Father what wonderful words Jesus gave for us to have, to comfort us, and give us peace.

As you rest tonight, the words of Jesus as translated in the new living translation

of the Bible will calm you and comfort you.

Let them wash over you as you sleep.

So settle down into your bed.

Close your eyes and begin to relax.

Let the normal sounds of your home stay in the background

as you begin to breathe deeply and slowly calming your mind and

slowing your heart rate.

Your tasks for the day are done.

It's time to put it all aside.

And let the Holy Spirit speak to your heart through our scripture reading in prayer tonight feel your muscles and let each of them relax from your feet to your shoulders, feel the warmth and comfort of your blanket.

Let your head rest on your pillow.

Let go of all distractions around you listen only to the sound of voice pray with me as we

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