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Welcome to this relaxing bedtime story of joyful news.

This reading is here to help you with any sleep or insomnia difficulties you may be having tonight.

No matter where you are are you are safe now in

god's arms so let your body relax your head resting softly on the pillow take a slow

peaceful breath and release all of your worries.

Breathe in God's peace.

Now is a quiet time of rest.

Now, dream of angels coming to you with good news, joyful news.

Drift off to the land of dreams, knowing that the Lord is watching over you tonight.

If you fall asleep before I finish, all the better.

Sleep in peace as I pray this blessing dear gracious father watch over your child as they fall asleep

tonight fill their dreams with pictures of grace and love as they sleep

may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams give their heart the same

faith that you gave Mary you are faithful you follow through on your promise to care

for those who follow you now renew your child as they rest.

Fill them with peace. Let them rejoice in your goodness, just like Mary did. Make them strong

or tomorrow? In the sweet name of Jesus I pray, amen.

The young woman named Mary lives in the small sleepy village of Nazareth.

As the sun softly falls behind the hills, she hums a peaceful psalm.

Her hands mix flour with water and oil. She needs the dough flat and

scoops it back into a roundfall. Outside the window, olive trees and ancient oaks stretch their

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