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Guided Meditation for Sleep _ Insomnia_ Jesus _ The Little Children · Abide Meditation App

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  Speaker 1: Find rest as you listen to this peaceful bedtime story.
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  Speaker 1: For more Bible stories that bring you refreshing sleep, download
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  Speaker 1: Welcome to the Peaceful Bedtime Story The Lowly Child. This
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  Speaker 1: vignette imagines what it was like to sit with Jesus
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  Speaker 1: and hear firsthand how the little ones on earth are
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  Speaker 1: received in God's arms. Now, let your body relax, your
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  Speaker 1: head resting gently on the pillow. Breathe slowly and release
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  Speaker 1: all of your worries. Breathe in God's peace. Now is
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  Speaker 1: a quiet time of rest. Drift off to the land
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  Speaker 1: of dreams, where God welcomes you into His peace. If
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  Speaker 1: you fall asleep before I finish, all the better. Like God.
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  Speaker 1: God's calming love fill your soul. You are God's child,
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  Speaker 1: loved accepted. Rest deeply as I pray over you tonight.
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  Speaker 1: Gracious God, I ask that you cover this beloved child
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  Speaker 1: with your peace tonight. Let all of their cares fall
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  Speaker 1: away in your presence, protect them, surround them with your
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  Speaker 1: holy spirit, fill their sleep with beautiful dreams from your word.
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  Speaker 1: Thank you for the wonderful things you did for them today.
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  Speaker 1: May you bring them even more joy in the morning.
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  Speaker 1: May your child be renewed and refreshed as they sleep,
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  Speaker 1: renew their strength as they hope in you. Let them
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  Speaker 1: soar on wings like eagles. Let them run and not
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  Speaker 1: grow weary. Let them walk and not be faint. In
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  Speaker 1: Jesus's precious name, I pray Amen. Imagine that you are
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  Speaker 1: a young child playing barefoot on the seashore. The sea
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  Speaker 1: of Galilee spreads out before you. Glimmering in the light
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  Speaker 1: of the setting sun. You feel the sand beneath your
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  Speaker 1: feet and between your toes, as warm and gentle waves
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  Speaker 1: splash against your ankles. An eagle flies overhead, riding gently
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  Speaker 1: on the winds. It dives into the water and catches
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  Speaker 1: a fish for dinner. Boats are docking nearby, hauling in
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  Speaker 1: their catch of the day. As the sun slowly begins
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  Speaker 1: to set, the sky glows with blends of blue, pink,
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  Speaker 1: and purple. The day is coming to an end, and
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  Speaker 1: you are growing sleepy. In a moment, you will head
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  Speaker 1: home to be with your family and rest for the night.
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  Speaker 1: You see a few seashells and pick them up to
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  Speaker 1: examine them. Each has their own shape, design, and color.
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  Speaker 1: You rense the sand off them and put them in
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  Speaker 1: your pocket. You can't wait to show your mother when
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  Speaker 1: you get home. On the beach, a crowd is gathering.
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  Speaker 1: They are coming to hear the words of a famous teacher,
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  Speaker 1: a man named Jesus. He is known for healing people
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  Speaker 1: of many diseases. He speaks the scriptures with truth and authority.
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  Speaker 1: He encourages people to follow him with all of their heart, mind,
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  Speaker 1: soul and strength. You forget about the shells and the seashore.
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  Speaker 1: You are drawn to the voice of Jesus that carries
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  Speaker 1: on the breeze and reaches your ears. He is talking
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  Speaker 1: about what it means to be the greatest in the
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  Speaker 1: Kingdom of Heaven. You want to know more about this
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  Speaker 1: place called Heaven, a place that seems so far away,
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  Speaker 1: So you walk towards the crowds of people towards Jesus.
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  Speaker 1: As you get closer, it's harder to see the great teacher.
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  Speaker 1: People are standing in your way. You work your way
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  Speaker 1: through them, but some people block your path, making it
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  Speaker 1: difficult for you. You are just alone, little child, stuck
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  Speaker 1: in the back. The looks of others make you feel
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  Speaker 1: lowly and unwonted, But still you are drawn to Jesus's
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  Speaker 1: voice as he speaks with boldness and authority. There is
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  Speaker 1: something about him, something different than any teacher you've ever heard.
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  Speaker 1: You have to reach him, You long to hear his words.
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  Speaker 1: And then there is an opening in the crowd. You
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  Speaker 1: step forward, and suddenly you find yourself face to face
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  Speaker 1: with Jesus. He stops speaking mid sentence and looks at you.
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  Speaker 1: Then he smiles with the most gentle eyes you have
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  Speaker 1: ever seen. One of Jesus's disciples tells you to go away.
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  Speaker 1: He seems irritated, but Jesus stops him. He waves his
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  Speaker 1: hand at you and says, let this child come to me,
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  Speaker 1: or the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
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  Speaker 1: Jesus invites you to sit on his lap. Your toes
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  Speaker 1: are sandy, and you feel unworthy to sit on such
• 6:28
  Speaker 1: an important teacher's lap. However, he picks you up with
• 6:34
  Speaker 1: love and acceptance. He hugs you, and you cannot help
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  Speaker 1: but feel completely secure in his presence. Do not be discouraged,
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  Speaker 1: little one, Jesus says. He tells you about his birth.
• 6:52
  Speaker 1: That night, his parents sought refuge at an inn, but
• 6:56
  Speaker 1: there was no room for them, so he was born
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  Speaker 1: in a stable amongst the animals. His mother wrapped him
• 7:06
  Speaker 1: in swaddling cloths and placed him in a manger, a
• 7:11
  Speaker 1: feeding trough. He understands how you feel. He says that
• 7:20
  Speaker 1: you are loved deeply and unconditionally loved. You are a
• 7:28
  Speaker 1: child of God. You look into Jesus's eyes and see
• 7:35
  Speaker 1: the most tender compassion you've ever seen. He is honest, trustworthy,
• 7:42
  Speaker 1: and true. Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says,
• 7:49
  Speaker 1: unless you become like a little child, you will never
• 7:53
  Speaker 1: enter the kingdom of heaven. For whoever humbles himself like
• 7:59
  Speaker 1: this child will be great in the kingdom. And whoever
• 8:04
  Speaker 1: receives a child like this in my name receives me.
• 8:10
  Speaker 1: Your heart fills with joy at his words. He is
• 8:15
  Speaker 1: talking about you. You look around at the crowd and
• 8:21
  Speaker 1: see that everyone is quiet. They are no longer looking
• 8:25
  Speaker 1: at you as if you are in the way. They
• 8:29
  Speaker 1: are seeing you as a precious child of God. Jesus
• 8:36
  Speaker 1: holds you close, allowing you to rest in the safety
• 8:40
  Speaker 1: of his arms. You lean against him and hear the
• 8:45
  Speaker 1: beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay in
• 8:51
  Speaker 1: his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 8:57
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 9:02
  Speaker 1: hand and praise this with you, our Father in heaven,
• 9:09
  Speaker 1: Hallowed be your name, your kingdom. Come. Your will be
• 9:15
  Speaker 1: done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
• 9:21
  Speaker 1: today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as
• 9:27
  Speaker 1: we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not
• 9:32
  Speaker 1: into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. As
• 9:40
  Speaker 1: you remain on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of
• 9:43
  Speaker 1: his voice, you hear Jesus say these words. Blessed are
• 9:51
  Speaker 1: the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• 9:57
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who mourn, they shall be comforted. Blessed
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  Speaker 1: are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed
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  Speaker 1: are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, or they
• 10:14
  Speaker 1: shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall
• 10:22
  Speaker 1: receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
• 10:29
  Speaker 1: shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall
• 10:35
  Speaker 1: be called children of God. As you remain on Jesus's lap,
• 10:43
  Speaker 1: lulled by the sound of his voice, you hear Jesus
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  Speaker 1: say these words. Therefore, I tell you do not worry
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  Speaker 1: about your life, what you will eat or drink, or
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  Speaker 1: about your body what you will wear. Is not life
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  Speaker 1: more than food, and the body more than clothes. Look
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  Speaker 1: at the birds of the air. They do not sow
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  Speaker 1: or reap or store away in barns, and yet your
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  Speaker 1: heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable
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  Speaker 1: than they? As the Father has loved me, so have
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  Speaker 1: I loved you. Now remain in my love. Receive me,
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  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
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  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
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  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 11:53
  Speaker 1: more than just a famous teacher. He is the Messiah,
• 12:00
  Speaker 1: the Savior of the world. Later, as you journey home,
• 12:07
  Speaker 1: the sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 12:11
  Speaker 1: The first stars are appearing in the night sky. There
• 12:15
  Speaker 1: is a quiet hush over your spirit as you ponder
• 12:19
  Speaker 1: the words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family
• 12:24
  Speaker 1: all about the words of the Savior. You want them
• 12:28
  Speaker 1: to know that he is the Son of God, Emmanuel,
• 12:34
  Speaker 1: God with us. Most of all, you want them to
• 12:41
  Speaker 1: know that they too can become children of God by
• 12:46
  Speaker 1: believing in Him. Putting their faith in him, they will
• 12:51
  Speaker 1: be accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest
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  Speaker 1: her rest or. You are a beloved child of God.
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  Speaker 1: As you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge
• 13:13
  Speaker 1: that you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest
• 13:19
  Speaker 1: securely in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to
• 13:24
  Speaker 1: lull you to sleep and cover you through the night.
• 13:29
  Speaker 1: Loving God, let your peace wash over your child tonight.
• 13:35
  Speaker 1: Let them feel your presence and your love in a
• 13:39
  Speaker 1: very special way. Guide their thoughts so they may rest
• 13:44
  Speaker 1: peacefully in you tonight. Help them realize that you control
• 13:51
  Speaker 1: all things. Let them rest confident that you care for them.
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  Speaker 1: Give this one peace as they rest in their Saviour's
• 14:04
  Speaker 1: loving arms. Refresh their mind and spirit, knowing they are
• 14:10
  Speaker 1: your child. In Jesus's name, Amen, rest in his peace.
• 14:20
  Speaker 1: Drift off and dream of God's promises. Be renewed by
• 14:26
  Speaker 1: his strength. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
• 14:32
  Speaker 1: Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
• 14:40
  Speaker 1: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give
• 14:45
  Speaker 1: you peace. And may the Lord give you sweet dreams tonight. Now,
• 15:04
  Speaker 1: let your body relax, your head resting gently on the pillow,
• 15:10
  Speaker 1: Breathe slowly and release all of your worries. Breathe in
• 15:17
  Speaker 1: God's peace. Now is a quiet time of rest. Drift
• 15:23
  Speaker 1: off to the land of dreams, where God welcomes you
• 15:26
  Speaker 1: into His peace. If you fall asleep before I finish,
• 15:33
  Speaker 1: all the better. Let God's calming love fill your soul.
• 15:40
  Speaker 1: You are God's child, loved accepted. Rest deeply as I
• 15:49
  Speaker 1: pray over you tonight, Gracious God, I ask that you
• 15:55
  Speaker 1: cover this beloved child with your peace. Tonight. Let all
• 16:00
  Speaker 1: of their cares fall away in your presence. Protect them,
• 16:07
  Speaker 1: surround them with your holy spirit. Fill their sleep with
• 16:12
  Speaker 1: beautiful dreams from your word. Thank you for the wonderful
• 16:17
  Speaker 1: things you did for them today. May you bring them
• 16:21
  Speaker 1: even more joy in the morning. May your child be
• 16:27
  Speaker 1: renewed and refreshed as they sleep, renew their strength as
• 16:33
  Speaker 1: they hope in You. Let them soar on wings like eagles.
• 16:40
  Speaker 1: Let them run and not grow weary. Let them walk
• 16:46
  Speaker 1: and not be faint. In Jesus's precious name, I pray. Amen,
• 16:57
  Speaker 1: Imagine that you are a young child playing barefoot on
• 17:02
  Speaker 1: the seashore. The sea of Galilee spreads out before you,
• 17:08
  Speaker 1: glimmering in the light of the setting sun. You feel
• 17:13
  Speaker 1: the sand beneath your feet and between your toes, as
• 17:19
  Speaker 1: warm and gentle waves splash against your ankles. An eagle
• 17:26
  Speaker 1: flies overhead, riding gently on the winds. It dives into
• 17:32
  Speaker 1: the water and catches a fish for dinner. Boats are
• 17:37
  Speaker 1: docking nearby, hauling in their catch of the day. As
• 17:43
  Speaker 1: the sun slowly begins to set, the sky glows with
• 17:48
  Speaker 1: blends of blue, pink, and purple. The day is coming
• 17:54
  Speaker 1: to an end and you are growing sleepy. In a moment,
• 18:01
  Speaker 1: you will head home to be with your family and
• 18:04
  Speaker 1: rest for the night. You see a few seashells and
• 18:09
  Speaker 1: pick them up to examine them. Each has their own shape, design,
• 18:15
  Speaker 1: and color. He rent the sand off them and put
• 18:20
  Speaker 1: them in your pocket. You can't wait to show your
• 18:24
  Speaker 1: mother when you get home. On the beach, a crowd
• 18:30
  Speaker 1: is gathering. They are coming to hear the words of
• 18:34
  Speaker 1: a famous teacher, a man named Jesus. He is known
• 18:41
  Speaker 1: for healing people of many diseases. He speaks the scriptures
• 18:46
  Speaker 1: with truth and authority. He encourages people to follow him
• 18:51
  Speaker 1: with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength. You
• 18:58
  Speaker 1: forget about the shells and the seashore You are drawn
• 19:02
  Speaker 1: to the voice of Jesus that carries on the breeze
• 19:06
  Speaker 1: and reaches your ears. He is talking about what it
• 19:11
  Speaker 1: means to be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
• 19:15
  Speaker 1: You want to know more about this place called Heaven,
• 19:19
  Speaker 1: a place that seems so far away, So you walk
• 19:25
  Speaker 1: towards the crowds of people towards Jesus. As you get closer,
• 19:32
  Speaker 1: it's harder to see the great teacher. People are standing
• 19:37
  Speaker 1: in your way. You work your way through them. Some
• 19:42
  Speaker 1: people block your path, making it difficult for you. You
• 19:47
  Speaker 1: are just a little child, stuck in the back. The
• 19:51
  Speaker 1: looks of others make you feel lowly and unwanted. But
• 19:57
  Speaker 1: still you are drawn to Jesus's voice as he speaks
• 20:02
  Speaker 1: with boldness and authority. There is something about him, something
• 20:10
  Speaker 1: different than any teacher you've ever heard. You have to
• 20:15
  Speaker 1: reach him. You long to hear his words. And then
• 20:22
  Speaker 1: there is an opening in the crowd. You step forward,
• 20:27
  Speaker 1: and suddenly you find yourself face to face with Jesus.
• 20:33
  Speaker 1: He stops speaking mid sentence and looks at you. Then
• 20:42
  Speaker 1: he smiles with the most gentle eyes you have ever seen.
• 20:48
  Speaker 1: One of Jesus's disciples tells you to go away. He
• 20:53
  Speaker 1: seems irritated, but Jesus stops him. He wags, heaves his
• 21:00
  Speaker 1: hand at you, and says, let this child come to me,
• 21:06
  Speaker 1: for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
• 21:12
  Speaker 1: Jesus invites you to sit on his lap. Your toes
• 21:17
  Speaker 1: are sandy, and you feel unworthy to sit on such
• 21:21
  Speaker 1: an important teacher's lap. However, he picks you up with
• 21:27
  Speaker 1: love and acceptance. He hugs you, and you cannot help
• 21:34
  Speaker 1: but feel completely secure in his presence. Do not be discouraged,
• 21:41
  Speaker 1: little one, Jesus says. He tells you about his birth.
• 21:47
  Speaker 1: That night, his parents sought refuge at an inn, but
• 21:51
  Speaker 1: there was no room for them, so he was born
• 21:56
  Speaker 1: in a stable amongst the animals. His mother wrapped him
• 22:02
  Speaker 1: in swaddling cloths and placed him in a manger, a
• 22:06
  Speaker 1: feeding trough. He understands how you feel. He says that
• 22:16
  Speaker 1: you are loved deeply and unconditionally loved. You are a
• 22:24
  Speaker 1: child of God. You look into Jesus's eyes and see
• 22:31
  Speaker 1: the most tender compassion you've ever seen. He is honest, trustworthy,
• 22:39
  Speaker 1: and true. Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says,
• 22:46
  Speaker 1: unless you become like a little child. You will never
• 22:51
  Speaker 1: enter the kingdom of heaven. For whoever humbles himself like
• 22:57
  Speaker 1: this child will be great in the kingdom. And whoever
• 23:02
  Speaker 1: receives a child like this in my name receives me.
• 23:09
  Speaker 1: Your heart fills with joy at his words. He is
• 23:14
  Speaker 1: talking about you. You look around at the crowd and
• 23:20
  Speaker 1: see that everyone is quiet. They are no longer looking
• 23:25
  Speaker 1: at you as if you are in the way. They
• 23:29
  Speaker 1: are seeing you as a precious child of God. Jesus
• 23:36
  Speaker 1: holds you close, allowing you to rest in the safety
• 23:40
  Speaker 1: of his arms. You lean against him and hear the
• 23:45
  Speaker 1: beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay in
• 23:51
  Speaker 1: his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 23:58
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 24:03
  Speaker 1: hand and prays this with you, our Father in Heaven,
• 24:11
  Speaker 1: hallowed be your name, your kingdom. Come, Your will be
• 24:17
  Speaker 1: done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us
• 24:23
  Speaker 1: today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as
• 24:30
  Speaker 1: we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not
• 24:35
  Speaker 1: into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. As
• 24:43
  Speaker 1: you remain on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of
• 24:47
  Speaker 1: his voice, you hear Jesus say these words. Blessed are
• 24:55
  Speaker 1: the poor in spirit, or theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• 25:01
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who mourn, or they shall be comforted.
• 25:07
  Speaker 1: Blessed are the meek, or they shall inherit the earth.
• 25:14
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
• 25:19
  Speaker 1: they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they
• 25:27
  Speaker 1: shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for
• 25:34
  Speaker 1: they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
• 25:41
  Speaker 1: shall be called children of God. As you remain on
• 25:47
  Speaker 1: Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of his voice, you
• 25:53
  Speaker 1: hear Jesus say these words. Therefore, I tell you, do
• 26:00
  Speaker 1: not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink,
• 26:06
  Speaker 1: or about your body what you will wear. Is not
• 26:10
  Speaker 1: life more than food, and the body more than clothes.
• 26:17
  Speaker 1: Look at the birds of the air. They do not
• 26:20
  Speaker 1: sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet
• 26:25
  Speaker 1: your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
• 26:31
  Speaker 1: valuable than they? As the Father has loved me, so
• 26:38
  Speaker 1: have I loved you now remain in my love. Receive me,
• 26:46
  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
• 26:50
  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
• 26:56
  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 27:03
  Speaker 1: more than just a famous teacher. He is the Messiah,
• 27:11
  Speaker 1: the savior of the world. Later, as you journey home,
• 27:18
  Speaker 1: the sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 27:23
  Speaker 1: The first stars are appearing in the night sky. There
• 27:27
  Speaker 1: is a quiet hush over your spirit as you ponder
• 27:31
  Speaker 1: the words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family
• 27:36
  Speaker 1: all about the words of the Savior. You want them
• 27:40
  Speaker 1: to know that he is the Son of God, Emmanuel,
• 27:47
  Speaker 1: God with us. Most of all, you want them to
• 27:54
  Speaker 1: know that they too can become children of God. I
• 27:59
  Speaker 1: believe in Him. Putting their faith in him, they will
• 28:04
  Speaker 1: be accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest,
• 28:13
  Speaker 1: perfect rest, for you are a beloved child of God.
• 28:23
  Speaker 1: As you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge
• 28:28
  Speaker 1: that you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest
• 28:34
  Speaker 1: securely in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to
• 28:39
  Speaker 1: lull you to sleep and cover you through the night.
• 28:45
  Speaker 1: Loving God, let your peace wash over your child tonight.
• 28:51
  Speaker 1: Let them feel your presence and your love in a
• 28:55
  Speaker 1: very special way. Guide their thoughts so they may rest
• 29:00
  Speaker 1: peacefully in you tonight. Help them realize that you control
• 29:08
  Speaker 1: all things. Let them rest confident that you care for them.
• 29:16
  Speaker 1: Give this one peace as they rest in their Saviour's
• 29:21
  Speaker 1: loving arms. Refresh their mind and spirit, knowing they are
• 29:28
  Speaker 1: your child. In Jesus's name, Amen, rest in his peace.
• 29:38
  Speaker 1: Drift off and dream of God's promises. Be renewed by
• 29:44
  Speaker 1: his strength. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
• 29:51
  Speaker 1: Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
• 29:59
  Speaker 1: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give
• 30:04
  Speaker 1: you peace. And may the Lord give you sweet dreams tonight. Now,
• 30:23
  Speaker 1: let your body relax, your head resting gently on the pillow.
• 30:29
  Speaker 1: Breathe slowly and release all of your worries. Breathe in
• 30:36
  Speaker 1: God's peace. Now is a quiet time of rest. Drift
• 30:42
  Speaker 1: off to the land of dreams, where God welcomes you
• 30:45
  Speaker 1: into his peace. If you fall asleep before I finish,
• 30:52
  Speaker 1: all the better. Let God's calming love fill your soul.
• 30:59
  Speaker 1: You are God's child, loved accepted. Rest deeply as I
• 31:08
  Speaker 1: pray over you tonight. Gracious God, I ask that you
• 31:14
  Speaker 1: cover this beloved child, with your peace tonight. Let all
• 31:20
  Speaker 1: of their cares fall away in your presence, protect them,
• 31:26
  Speaker 1: surround them with your holy spirit. Fill their sleep with
• 31:31
  Speaker 1: beautiful dreams from your word. Thank you for the wonderful
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  Speaker 1: things you did for them today. May you bring them
• 31:41
  Speaker 1: even more joy in the morning. May your child be
• 31:46
  Speaker 1: renewed and refreshed as they sleep, renew their strength as
• 31:52
  Speaker 1: they hope in you. Let them soar on wings like eagles.
• 32:00
  Speaker 1: Them run and not grow weary. Let them walk and
• 32:05
  Speaker 1: not be faint. In Jesus's precious name, I pray, Amen,
• 32:16
  Speaker 1: Imagine that you are a young child playing barefoot on
• 32:21
  Speaker 1: the seashore. The sea of Galilee spreads out before you,
• 32:27
  Speaker 1: glimmering in the light of the setting sun. You feel
• 32:32
  Speaker 1: the sand beneath your feet and between your toes, as
• 32:38
  Speaker 1: warm and gentle waves splash against your ankles. An eagle
• 32:45
  Speaker 1: flies overhead, riding gently on the winds. It dives into
• 32:52
  Speaker 1: the water and catches a fish for dinner. Boats are
• 32:57
  Speaker 1: docking nearby, hauling in their catch of the day. As
• 33:03
  Speaker 1: the sun slowly begins to set, the sky glows with
• 33:07
  Speaker 1: blends of blue, pink, and purple. The day is coming
• 33:13
  Speaker 1: to an end, and you are growing sleepy. In a moment,
• 33:20
  Speaker 1: you will head home to be with your family and
• 33:23
  Speaker 1: rest for the night. You see a few seashells and
• 33:29
  Speaker 1: pick them up to examine them. Each has their own shape, design,
• 33:35
  Speaker 1: and color. You rense the sand off them and put
• 33:39
  Speaker 1: them in your pocket. You can't wait to show your
• 33:43
  Speaker 1: mother when you get home. On the beach, a crowd
• 33:49
  Speaker 1: is gathering. They are coming to hear the words of
• 33:53
  Speaker 1: a famous teacher, a man named Jesus. He is known
• 34:00
  Speaker 1: for healing people of many diseases. He speaks the scriptures
• 34:05
  Speaker 1: with truth and authority. He encourages people to follow him
• 34:11
  Speaker 1: with all of their heart, mind, soul, and strength. You
• 34:17
  Speaker 1: forget about the shells and the seashore. You are drawn
• 34:22
  Speaker 1: to the voice of Jesus that carries on the breeze
• 34:26
  Speaker 1: and reaches your ears. He is talking about what it
• 34:30
  Speaker 1: means to be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
• 34:35
  Speaker 1: You want to know more about this place called Heaven,
• 34:38
  Speaker 1: a place that seems so far away, So you walk
• 34:44
  Speaker 1: towards the crowds of people, towards Jesus. As you get closer,
• 34:52
  Speaker 1: it's harder to see the great teacher. People are standing
• 34:56
  Speaker 1: in your way. You work your way through them, but
• 35:01
  Speaker 1: some people block your path, making it difficult for you.
• 35:06
  Speaker 1: You are just a little child, stuck in the back.
• 35:10
  Speaker 1: The looks of others make you feel lowly and unwanted,
• 35:16
  Speaker 1: But still you are drawn to Jesus's voice as he
• 35:21
  Speaker 1: speaks with boldness and authority. There is something about him,
• 35:28
  Speaker 1: something different than any teacher you've ever heard. You have
• 35:34
  Speaker 1: to reach him. You long to hear his words. And
• 35:40
  Speaker 1: then there is an opening in the crowd. You step forward,
• 35:46
  Speaker 1: and suddenly you find yourself face to face with Jesus.
• 35:52
  Speaker 1: He stops speaking mid sentence and looks at you. Then
• 36:00
  Speaker 1: he smiles with the most gentle eyes you have ever seen.
• 36:07
  Speaker 1: One of Jesus's disciples tells you to go away. He
• 36:11
  Speaker 1: seems irritated, but Jesus stops him. He waves his hand
• 36:18
  Speaker 1: at you and says, let this child come to me,
• 36:23
  Speaker 1: or the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
• 36:29
  Speaker 1: Jesus invites you to sit on his lap. Your toes
• 36:34
  Speaker 1: are sandy, and you feel unworthy to sit on such
• 36:38
  Speaker 1: an important teacher's lap. However, he picks you up with
• 36:45
  Speaker 1: love and acceptance. He hugs you and you cannot help,
• 36:51
  Speaker 1: but feel completely secure in his presence. Do not be discouraged,
• 36:58
  Speaker 1: little one, Jesus says, he tells you about his birth.
• 37:04
  Speaker 1: That night, his parents sought refuge at an inn, but
• 37:08
  Speaker 1: there was no room for them, so he was born
• 37:13
  Speaker 1: in a stable amongst the animals. His mother wrapped him
• 37:19
  Speaker 1: in swaddling cloths and placed him in a manger, a
• 37:23
  Speaker 1: feeding trough. He understands how you feel. He says that
• 37:33
  Speaker 1: you are loved, deeply and unconditionally loved. You are a
• 37:42
  Speaker 1: child of God. You look into Jesus's eyes and see
• 37:48
  Speaker 1: the most tender compassion you've ever seen. He is honest, trustworthy,
• 37:56
  Speaker 1: and true. Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says,
• 38:03
  Speaker 1: unless you become like a little child, you will never
• 38:08
  Speaker 1: enter the Kingdom of Heaven. For whoever humbles himself like
• 38:14
  Speaker 1: this child will be great in the kingdom. And whoever
• 38:19
  Speaker 1: receives a child like this in my name receives me.
• 38:26
  Speaker 1: Your heart fills with joy at his words. He is
• 38:31
  Speaker 1: talking about you. You look around at the crowd and
• 38:37
  Speaker 1: see that everyone is quiet. They are no longer looking
• 38:42
  Speaker 1: at you as if you are in the way. They
• 38:46
  Speaker 1: are seeing you as a precious child of God. Jesus
• 38:53
  Speaker 1: holds you close, allowing you to rest in the safety
• 38:57
  Speaker 1: of his arms. You lean against him and hear the
• 39:02
  Speaker 1: beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay in
• 39:08
  Speaker 1: his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 39:15
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 39:20
  Speaker 1: hand and prays this with you. Our Father in heaven,
• 39:28
  Speaker 1: Hallowed be your name, your kingdom. Come, Your will be
• 39:35
  Speaker 1: done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
• 39:41
  Speaker 1: to day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts,
• 39:46
  Speaker 1: as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us
• 39:52
  Speaker 1: not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
• 40:00
  Speaker 1: As you remain on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound
• 40:04
  Speaker 1: of his voice, you hear Jesus say these words. Blessed
• 40:12
  Speaker 1: are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom
• 40:15
  Speaker 1: of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, where they shall
• 40:22
  Speaker 1: be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit
• 40:29
  Speaker 1: the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
• 40:36
  Speaker 1: for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for
• 40:43
  Speaker 1: they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart,
• 40:50
  Speaker 1: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for
• 40:58
  Speaker 1: they shall be called shall of God. As you remain
• 41:04
  Speaker 1: on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of his voice,
• 41:10
  Speaker 1: you hear Jesus say these words. Therefore, I tell you
• 41:17
  Speaker 1: do not worry about your life, what you will eat
• 41:21
  Speaker 1: or drink, or about your body what you will wear.
• 41:27
  Speaker 1: Is not life more than food, and the body more
• 41:31
  Speaker 1: than clothes. Look at the birds of the air. They
• 41:37
  Speaker 1: do not sow or reap or store away in barns,
• 41:41
  Speaker 1: And yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not
• 41:48
  Speaker 1: much more valuable than they? As the Father has loved me,
• 41:55
  Speaker 1: so have I loved you. Now in my love, receive me,
• 42:04
  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
• 42:07
  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
• 42:13
  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 42:20
  Speaker 1: more than just a famous teacher. He is the Messiah,
• 42:28
  Speaker 1: the savior of the world. Later, as you journey home,
• 42:35
  Speaker 1: the sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 42:40
  Speaker 1: The first stars are appearing in the night sky. There
• 42:44
  Speaker 1: is a quiet hush over your spirit. As you ponder
• 42:48
  Speaker 1: the words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family
• 42:53
  Speaker 1: all about the words of the Savior. You want them
• 42:57
  Speaker 1: to know that he is the Son of God, Emmanuel,
• 43:04
  Speaker 1: God with us. Most of all, you want them to
• 43:11
  Speaker 1: know that they too can become children of God. By
• 43:16
  Speaker 1: believing in Him, putting their faith in Him, they will
• 43:21
  Speaker 1: be accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest,
• 43:30
  Speaker 1: perfect rest, for you are a beloved child of God.
• 43:40
  Speaker 1: As you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge
• 43:45
  Speaker 1: that you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest
• 43:51
  Speaker 1: securely in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to
• 43:56
  Speaker 1: lull you to sleep and cover you through the minds.
• 44:02
  Speaker 1: Loving God, Let your peace wash over your child tonight.
• 44:08
  Speaker 1: Let them feel your presence and your love in a
• 44:12
  Speaker 1: very special way. Guide their thoughts so they may rest
• 44:17
  Speaker 1: peacefully in you tonight. Help them realize that you control
• 44:25
  Speaker 1: all things. Let them rest confident that you care for them.
• 44:34
  Speaker 1: Give this one peace as they rest in their Savior's
• 44:38
  Speaker 1: loving arms. Refresh their mind and spirit, knowing they are
• 44:45
  Speaker 1: your child. In Jesus's name, Amen, rest in his peace.
• 44:55
  Speaker 1: Drift off and dream of God's promises. Be renewed by
• 45:01
  Speaker 1: his strength. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
• 45:08
  Speaker 1: Make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
• 45:16
  Speaker 1: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give
• 45:21
  Speaker 1: you peace. And may the Lord give you sweet dreams tonight.
• 45:39
  Speaker 1: Now let your body relax, your head resting gently on
• 45:44
  Speaker 1: the pillow. Breathe slowly and release all of your worries.
• 45:51
  Speaker 1: Breathe in God's peace. Now is a quiet time of rest.
• 45:59
  Speaker 1: Drift off to the land of dreams, where God welcomes
• 46:02
  Speaker 1: you into his peace. If you fall asleep before I finish,
• 46:09
  Speaker 1: all the better, Let God's calming love fill your soul.
• 46:16
  Speaker 1: You are God's child, loved accepted. Rest deeply as I
• 46:25
  Speaker 1: pray over you tonight. Gracious God, I ask that you
• 46:31
  Speaker 1: cover this beloved child with your peace tonight. Let all
• 46:37
  Speaker 1: of their cares fall away in your presence, protect them,
• 46:43
  Speaker 1: surround them with your holy spirit. Fill their sleep with
• 46:48
  Speaker 1: beautiful dreams from your word. Thank you for the wonderful
• 46:53
  Speaker 1: things you did for them today. May you bring them
• 46:58
  Speaker 1: even more joy in the good morning. May your child
• 47:03
  Speaker 1: be renewed and refreshed as they sleep, renew their strength
• 47:09
  Speaker 1: as they hope in you. Let them soar on wings
• 47:14
  Speaker 1: like eagles. Let them run and not grow weary, Let
• 47:21
  Speaker 1: them walk and not be faint. In Jesus's precious name,
• 47:27
  Speaker 1: I pray Amen. Imagine that you are a young child
• 47:37
  Speaker 1: playing barefoot on the seashore. The sea of Galilee spreads
• 47:42
  Speaker 1: out before you, glimmering in the light of the setting sun.
• 47:49
  Speaker 1: You feel the sand beneath your feet and between your toes,
• 47:55
  Speaker 1: as warm and gentle waves splash against your ankle. An
• 48:02
  Speaker 1: eagle flies overhead, riding gently on the winds. It dives
• 48:09
  Speaker 1: into the water and catches a fish for dinner. Boats
• 48:14
  Speaker 1: are docking nearby, hauling in their catch of the day.
• 48:20
  Speaker 1: As the sun slowly begins to set, the sky glows
• 48:24
  Speaker 1: with blends of blue, pink, and purple. The day is
• 48:30
  Speaker 1: coming to an end and you are growing sleepy. In
• 48:35
  Speaker 1: a moment, you will head home to be with your
• 48:39
  Speaker 1: family and rest for the night. You see a few
• 48:44
  Speaker 1: seashells and pick them up to examine them. Each has
• 48:49
  Speaker 1: their own shape, design, and color. You rense the sand
• 48:55
  Speaker 1: off them and put them in your pocket. You can't
• 48:59
  Speaker 1: wait to show your mother when you get home. On
• 49:05
  Speaker 1: the beach, a crowd is gathering. They are coming to
• 49:09
  Speaker 1: hear the words of a famous teacher a man named Jesus.
• 49:16
  Speaker 1: He is known for healing people of many diseases. He
• 49:21
  Speaker 1: speaks the scriptures with truth and authority. He encourages people
• 49:27
  Speaker 1: to follow him with all of their heart, mind, soul,
• 49:31
  Speaker 1: and strength. You forget about the shells and the seashore.
• 49:38
  Speaker 1: You are drawn to the voice of Jesus that carries
• 49:42
  Speaker 1: on the breeze and reaches your ears. He is talking
• 49:46
  Speaker 1: about what it means to be the greatest in the
• 49:49
  Speaker 1: Kingdom of Heaven. You want to know more about this
• 49:53
  Speaker 1: place called Heaven, a place that seems so far away,
• 50:00
  Speaker 1: so you walk towards the crowds of people towards Jesus.
• 50:07
  Speaker 1: As you get closer, it's harder to see the great teacher.
• 50:12
  Speaker 1: People are standing in your way. You work your way
• 50:17
  Speaker 1: through them. Some people block your path, making it difficult
• 50:22
  Speaker 1: for you. You are just a little child, stuck in the back.
• 50:27
  Speaker 1: The looks of others make you feel lowly and unwanted.
• 50:33
  Speaker 1: But still you are drawn to Jesus's voice as he
• 50:38
  Speaker 1: speaks with boldness and authority. There is something about him,
• 50:45
  Speaker 1: something different than any teacher you've ever heard. You have
• 50:51
  Speaker 1: to reach him. You long to hear his words, and
• 50:57
  Speaker 1: then there is an opening in the crowd. You step forward,
• 51:03
  Speaker 1: and suddenly you find yourself face to face with Jesus.
• 51:09
  Speaker 1: He stops speaking mid sentence and looks at you. Then
• 51:18
  Speaker 1: he smiles with the most gentle eyes you have ever seen.
• 51:25
  Speaker 1: One of Jesus's disciples tells you to go away. He
• 51:29
  Speaker 1: seems irritated, but Jesus stops him. He waves his hand
• 51:37
  Speaker 1: at you and says, let this child come to me,
• 51:42
  Speaker 1: or the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
• 51:48
  Speaker 1: Jesus invites you to sit on his lap. Your toes
• 51:53
  Speaker 1: are sandy, and you feel unworthy to sit on such
• 51:57
  Speaker 1: an important teacher's lap. However, he kicks you up with
• 52:04
  Speaker 1: love and acceptance. He hugs you, and you cannot help
• 52:10
  Speaker 1: but feel completely secure in his presence. Do not be discouraged,
• 52:17
  Speaker 1: little one, Jesus says. He tells you about his birth.
• 52:23
  Speaker 1: That night, his parents sought refuge at an inn, but
• 52:27
  Speaker 1: there was no room for them, so he was born
• 52:32
  Speaker 1: in a stable amongst the animals. His mother wrapped him
• 52:38
  Speaker 1: in swaddling cloths and placed him in a manger, a
• 52:43
  Speaker 1: feeding trough. He understands how you feel. He says that
• 52:52
  Speaker 1: you are loved deeply and unconditionally loved. You are a
• 53:01
  Speaker 1: child of God. You look into Jesus's eyes and see
• 53:08
  Speaker 1: the most tender compassion you've ever seen. He is honest, trustworthy,
• 53:15
  Speaker 1: and true. Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says,
• 53:23
  Speaker 1: unless you become like a little child, you will never
• 53:27
  Speaker 1: enter the kingdom of heaven. For whoever humbles himself like
• 53:33
  Speaker 1: this child will be great in the kingdom. And whoever
• 53:38
  Speaker 1: receives a child like this in my name receives me.
• 53:45
  Speaker 1: Your heart fills with joy at his words. He is
• 53:50
  Speaker 1: talking about you. You look around at the crowd and
• 53:56
  Speaker 1: see that everyone is quiet. We are no longer looking
• 54:01
  Speaker 1: at you as if you are in the way. They
• 54:05
  Speaker 1: are seeing you as a precious child of God. Jesus
• 54:12
  Speaker 1: holds you close, allowing you to rest in the safety
• 54:17
  Speaker 1: of his arms. You lean against him and hear the
• 54:22
  Speaker 1: beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay in
• 54:28
  Speaker 1: his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 54:35
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 54:39
  Speaker 1: hand and prays this with you, our Father in Heaven,
• 54:47
  Speaker 1: hallowed be your name, your kingdom. Come, Your will be
• 54:54
  Speaker 1: done on earth. As it is in heaven. Us today
• 55:00
  Speaker 1: are daily bred, and forgive us our debts, as we
• 55:06
  Speaker 1: also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,
• 55:14
  Speaker 1: but deliver us from the evil one. As you remain
• 55:20
  Speaker 1: on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of his voice,
• 55:25
  Speaker 1: you hear Jesus say these words. Blessed are the poor
• 55:31
  Speaker 1: in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed
• 55:38
  Speaker 1: are those who mourn, where they shall be comforted. Blessed
• 55:44
  Speaker 1: are the meek, where they shall inherit the earth. Blessed
• 55:51
  Speaker 1: are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, or they
• 55:56
  Speaker 1: shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall
• 56:03
  Speaker 1: receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
• 56:11
  Speaker 1: shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall
• 56:17
  Speaker 1: be called children of God. As you remain on Jesus's lap,
• 56:26
  Speaker 1: lulled by the sound of his voice, you hear Jesus
• 56:30
  Speaker 1: say these words. Therefore, I tell you do not worry
• 56:38
  Speaker 1: about your life, what you will eat or drink, or
• 56:42
  Speaker 1: about your body what you will wear. Is not life
• 56:47
  Speaker 1: more than food, and the body more than clothes. Look
• 56:54
  Speaker 1: at the birds of the air. They do not sow
• 56:57
  Speaker 1: or reap or store away in barns, And yet your
• 57:02
  Speaker 1: heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable
• 57:08
  Speaker 1: than they? As the Father has loved me, so have
• 57:15
  Speaker 1: I loved you. Now remain in my love. Receive me,
• 57:23
  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
• 57:26
  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
• 57:33
  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 57:39
  Speaker 1: more than just a famous teacher. He is the Messiah,
• 57:47
  Speaker 1: the Savior of the world. Later, as you journey home,
• 57:54
  Speaker 1: the sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 57:59
  Speaker 1: The first are appearing in the night sky. There is
• 58:03
  Speaker 1: a quiet hush over your spirit as you ponder the
• 58:08
  Speaker 1: words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family all
• 58:13
  Speaker 1: about the words of the Savior. You want them to
• 58:17
  Speaker 1: know that he is the Son of God, Emmanuel, God
• 58:24
  Speaker 1: with us. Most of all, you want them to know
• 58:31
  Speaker 1: that they too can become children of God. By believing
• 58:36
  Speaker 1: in Him, putting their faith in him, they will be
• 58:40
  Speaker 1: accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest, perfect
• 58:50
  Speaker 1: rest or. You are a beloved child of God. As
• 59:00
  Speaker 1: you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge that
• 59:04
  Speaker 1: you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest securely
• 59:11
  Speaker 1: in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to lull
• 59:16
  Speaker 1: you to sleep and cover you through the night. Loving God,
• 59:23
  Speaker 1: let your peace wash over your child tonight. Let them
• 59:28
  Speaker 1: feel your presence and your love in a very special way.
• 59:34
  Speaker 1: Guide their thoughts so they may rest peacefully in you tonight.
• 59:41
  Speaker 1: Help them realize that you control all things. Let them
• 59:47
  Speaker 1: rest confident that you care for them. Give this one
• 59:54
  Speaker 1: peace as they rest in their Savior's loving arms. Afresh
• 1:00:00
  Speaker 1: their mind and spirit, knowing they are your child. In
• 1:00:06
  Speaker 1: Jesus's name, Amen, Rest in his peace. Drift off and
• 1:00:16
  Speaker 1: dream of God's promises. Be renewed by his strength. May
• 1:00:23
  Speaker 1: the Lord bless you and keep you. Make his face
• 1:00:29
  Speaker 1: shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord
• 1:00:36
  Speaker 1: lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
• 1:00:43
  Speaker 1: And may the Lord give you sweet dreams tonight. Now,
• 1:00:59
  Speaker 1: let your your body relax, your head resting gently on
• 1:01:04
  Speaker 1: the pillow. Breathe slowly and release all of your worries.
• 1:01:11
  Speaker 1: Breathe in God's peace. Now is a quiet time of rest.
• 1:01:18
  Speaker 1: Drift off to the land of dreams, where God welcomes
• 1:01:22
  Speaker 1: you into his peace. If you fall asleep before I
• 1:01:28
  Speaker 1: finish all the better. Let God's calming love fill your soul.
• 1:01:35
  Speaker 1: You are God's child, loved accepted. Rest deeply as I
• 1:01:44
  Speaker 1: pray over you tonight, Gracious God, I ask that you
• 1:01:50
  Speaker 1: cover this beloved child with your peace tonight. Let all
• 1:01:56
  Speaker 1: of their cares fall away in your presence. Protect them,
• 1:02:02
  Speaker 1: surround them with your holy spirit. Fill their sleep with
• 1:02:07
  Speaker 1: beautiful dreams from your word. Thank you for the wonderful
• 1:02:13
  Speaker 1: things you did for them to day. May you bring
• 1:02:16
  Speaker 1: them even more joy in the morning. May your child
• 1:02:22
  Speaker 1: be renewed and refreshed as they sleep, renew their strength
• 1:02:28
  Speaker 1: as they hope in you. Let them soar on wings
• 1:02:33
  Speaker 1: like eagles. Let them run and not grow weary. Let
• 1:02:40
  Speaker 1: them walk and not be faint. In Jesus's precious name,
• 1:02:46
  Speaker 1: I pray. Amen, Imagine that you are a young child
• 1:02:56
  Speaker 1: playing barefoot on the seashore. The sea of Galilee spreads
• 1:03:02
  Speaker 1: out before you, glimmering in the light of the setting sun.
• 1:03:08
  Speaker 1: You feel the sand beneath your feet and between your toes,
• 1:03:14
  Speaker 1: as warm and gentle waves splash against your ankles. An
• 1:03:21
  Speaker 1: eagle flies overhead, riding gently on the winds. It dives
• 1:03:28
  Speaker 1: into the water and catches a fish for dinner. Boats
• 1:03:33
  Speaker 1: are docking nearby, hauling in their catch of the day.
• 1:03:39
  Speaker 1: As the sun slowly begins to set, the sky glows
• 1:03:44
  Speaker 1: with blends of blue, pink, and purple. The day is
• 1:03:49
  Speaker 1: coming to an end and you are growing sleepy. In
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  Speaker 1: a moment, you will head home to be with your
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  Speaker 1: family and rest for the night. You see a few
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  Speaker 1: seashells and pick them up to examine them. Each has
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  Speaker 1: their own shape, design, and color. He rense the sand
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  Speaker 1: off them and put them in your pocket. You can't
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  Speaker 1: wait to show your mother when you get home. On
• 1:04:24
  Speaker 1: the beach, a crowd is gathering. They are coming to
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  Speaker 1: hear the words of a famous teacher, a man named Jesus.
• 1:04:36
  Speaker 1: He is known for healing people of many diseases. He
• 1:04:40
  Speaker 1: speaks the scriptures with truth and authority. He encourages people
• 1:04:46
  Speaker 1: to follow him with all of their heart, mind, soul
• 1:04:51
  Speaker 1: and strength. You forget about the shells and the seashore.
• 1:04:57
  Speaker 1: You are drawn to the voice of Jesus that carries
• 1:05:01
  Speaker 1: on the breeze and reaches your ears. He is talking
• 1:05:05
  Speaker 1: about what it means to be the greatest in the
• 1:05:08
  Speaker 1: Kingdom of Heaven. You want to know more about this
• 1:05:13
  Speaker 1: place called Heaven, a place that seems so far away.
• 1:05:19
  Speaker 1: So you walk towards the crowds of people towards Jesus.
• 1:05:26
  Speaker 1: As you get closer, it's harder to see the great teacher.
• 1:05:31
  Speaker 1: People are standing in your way. You work your way
• 1:05:36
  Speaker 1: through them, but some people block your path, making it
• 1:05:40
  Speaker 1: difficult for you. You're just a little child, stuck in
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  Speaker 1: the back. The looks of others make you feel lowly
• 1:05:50
  Speaker 1: and unwanted. But still you are drawn to Jesus's voice
• 1:05:57
  Speaker 1: as he speaks with boldness and a thought. Already there
• 1:06:02
  Speaker 1: is something about him, something different than any teacher you've
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  Speaker 1: ever heard. You have to reach him. You long to
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  Speaker 1: hear his words. And then there is an opening in
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  Speaker 1: the crowd. You step forward, and suddenly you find yourself
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  Speaker 1: face to face with Jesus. He stops speaking mid sentence
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  Speaker 1: and looks at you. Then he smiles with the most
• 1:06:40
  Speaker 1: gentle eyes you have ever seen. One of Jesus's disciples
• 1:06:46
  Speaker 1: tells you to go away. He seems irritated, but Jesus
• 1:06:53
  Speaker 1: stops him. He waves his hand at you and says,
• 1:06:58
  Speaker 1: let this child come to me or the Kingdom of
• 1:07:03
  Speaker 1: Heaven belongs to such as these. Jesus invites you to
• 1:07:09
  Speaker 1: sit on his lap. Your toes are sandy, and you
• 1:07:14
  Speaker 1: feel unworthy to sit on such an important teacher's lap. However,
• 1:07:21
  Speaker 1: he picks you up with love and acceptance. He hugs you,
• 1:07:28
  Speaker 1: and you cannot help but feel completely secure in his presence.
• 1:07:35
  Speaker 1: Do not be discouraged, little one, Jesus says. He tells
• 1:07:40
  Speaker 1: you about his birth. That night, his parents sought refuge
• 1:07:45
  Speaker 1: at an inn, but there was no room for them,
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  Speaker 1: so he was born in a stable amongst the animals.
• 1:07:56
  Speaker 1: His mother wrapped him in swaddling cloths and placed him
• 1:08:00
  Speaker 1: in a manger, a feeding trough. He understands how you feel.
• 1:08:09
  Speaker 1: He says that you are loved deeply and unconditionally loved.
• 1:08:18
  Speaker 1: You are a child of God. You look into Jesus's
• 1:08:26
  Speaker 1: eyes and see the most tender compassion you've ever seen.
• 1:08:31
  Speaker 1: He is honest, trustworthy, and true. Then Jesus turns to
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  Speaker 1: the crowd and says, unless you become like a little child,
• 1:08:46
  Speaker 1: you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Or whoever
• 1:08:51
  Speaker 1: humbles himself like this child will be great in the kingdom.
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  Speaker 1: And whoever receives a child like this, and my name
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  Speaker 1: receives me. Your heart fills with joy at his words.
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  Speaker 1: He is talking about you. You look around at the
• 1:09:14
  Speaker 1: crowd and see that everyone is quiet. They are no
• 1:09:19
  Speaker 1: longer looking at you as if you are in the way.
• 1:09:24
  Speaker 1: They are seeing you as a precious child of God.
• 1:09:31
  Speaker 1: Jesus holds you close, allowing you to rest in the
• 1:09:35
  Speaker 1: safety of his arms. You lean against him and hear
• 1:09:41
  Speaker 1: the beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay
• 1:09:47
  Speaker 1: in his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 1:09:54
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 1:09:59
  Speaker 1: hand and praise this with you. Our father in heaven,
• 1:10:07
  Speaker 1: Hallowed be your name, your Kingdom. Come, Your will be
• 1:10:13
  Speaker 1: done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us
• 1:10:19
  Speaker 1: today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as
• 1:10:25
  Speaker 1: we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not
• 1:10:31
  Speaker 1: into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. As
• 1:10:38
  Speaker 1: you remain on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of
• 1:10:42
  Speaker 1: his voice, you hear Jesus say these words, Blessed are
• 1:10:50
  Speaker 1: the poor in spirit or theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
• 1:10:56
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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  Speaker 1: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
• 1:11:10
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
• 1:11:15
  Speaker 1: they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they
• 1:11:22
  Speaker 1: shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for
• 1:11:29
  Speaker 1: they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
• 1:11:36
  Speaker 1: shall be called children of God. As you remain on
• 1:11:43
  Speaker 1: Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of his voice, you
• 1:11:48
  Speaker 1: hear Jesus say these words. Therefore, I tell you, do
• 1:11:56
  Speaker 1: not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink,
• 1:12:01
  Speaker 1: or about your body what you will wear. Is not
• 1:12:06
  Speaker 1: life more than food, and the body more than clothes.
• 1:12:12
  Speaker 1: Look at the birds of the air. They do not
• 1:12:16
  Speaker 1: sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet
• 1:12:21
  Speaker 1: your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
• 1:12:27
  Speaker 1: valuable than they? As the Father has loved me, so
• 1:12:34
  Speaker 1: have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Receive me,
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  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
• 1:12:45
  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
• 1:12:52
  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 1:12:59
  Speaker 1: more than just famous teacher. He is the Messiah, the
• 1:13:06
  Speaker 1: Savior of the world. Later, as you journey home, the
• 1:13:14
  Speaker 1: sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 1:13:18
  Speaker 1: The first stars are appearing in the night sky. There
• 1:13:22
  Speaker 1: is a quiet hush over your spirit as you ponder
• 1:13:27
  Speaker 1: the words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family
• 1:13:32
  Speaker 1: all about the words of the Savior. You want them
• 1:13:36
  Speaker 1: to know that he is the Son of God, Emmanuel,
• 1:13:42
  Speaker 1: God with us. Most of all, you want them to
• 1:13:49
  Speaker 1: know that they too can become children of God. By
• 1:13:55
  Speaker 1: believing in Him, putting their faith in Him, they will
• 1:13:59
  Speaker 1: be accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest,
• 1:14:09
  Speaker 1: perfect rest, for you are a beloved child of God.
• 1:14:19
  Speaker 1: As you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge
• 1:14:23
  Speaker 1: that you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest
• 1:14:30
  Speaker 1: securely in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to
• 1:14:35
  Speaker 1: lull you to sleep and cover you through the night.
• 1:14:40
  Speaker 1: Loving God, let your peace wash over your child tonight.
• 1:14:47
  Speaker 1: Let them feel your presence and your love in a
• 1:14:50
  Speaker 1: very special way. Guide their thoughts so they may rest
• 1:14:56
  Speaker 1: peacefully in you tonight. Help them realize that you control
• 1:15:03
  Speaker 1: all things. Let them rest confident that you care for them.
• 1:15:12
  Speaker 1: Give this one peace as they rest in their Savior's
• 1:15:16
  Speaker 1: loving arms, refresh their mind and spirit, knowing they are
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  Speaker 1: your child in Jesus's name, Amen, rest in his peace.
• 1:15:34
  Speaker 1: Drift off and dream of God's promises. Be renewed by
• 1:15:40
  Speaker 1: his strength. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
• 1:15:47
  Speaker 1: Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
• 1:15:54
  Speaker 1: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give
• 1:15:59
  Speaker 1: you peace. And may the Lord give you sweet dreams tonight.
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  Speaker 1: Now let your body relax, your head resting gently on
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  Speaker 1: the pillow. Breathe slowly and release all of your worries.
• 1:16:30
  Speaker 1: Breathe in God's peace. Now is a quiet time of rest.
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  Speaker 1: Drift off to the land of dreams, where God welcomes
• 1:16:41
  Speaker 1: you into his peace. If you fall asleep before I finish,
• 1:16:48
  Speaker 1: all the better, let God's calming love fill your soul.
• 1:16:55
  Speaker 1: You are God's child, loved. Rest deeply as I pray
• 1:17:04
  Speaker 1: over you tonight. Gracious God, I ask that you cover
• 1:17:10
  Speaker 1: this beloved child with your peace. Tonight. Let all of
• 1:17:15
  Speaker 1: their cares fall away in your presence, protect them, surround
• 1:17:22
  Speaker 1: them with your holy spirit, fill their sleep with beautiful
• 1:17:27
  Speaker 1: dreams from your word. Thank you for the wonderful things
• 1:17:32
  Speaker 1: you did for them today. May you bring them even
• 1:17:37
  Speaker 1: more joy in the morning. May your child be renewed
• 1:17:42
  Speaker 1: and refreshed as they sleep, renew their strength as they
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  Speaker 1: hope in you. Let them soar on wings like eagles.
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  Speaker 1: Let them run and not grow weary, walk and not
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  Speaker 1: be faint. In Jesus's precious name, I pray, Amen, Imagine
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  Speaker 1: that you are a young child playing barefoot on the seashore.
• 1:18:19
  Speaker 1: The Sea of Galilee spreads out before you, glimmering in
• 1:18:24
  Speaker 1: the light of the setting sun. You feel the sand
• 1:18:28
  Speaker 1: beneath your feet and between your toes, as warm and
• 1:18:35
  Speaker 1: gentle waves splash against your ankles. An eagle flies overhead,
• 1:18:43
  Speaker 1: riding gently on the winds. It dives into the water
• 1:18:48
  Speaker 1: and catches a fish for dinner. Boats are docking nearby,
• 1:18:54
  Speaker 1: hauling in their catch of the day. As the sun
• 1:18:59
  Speaker 1: slowly begins to set, the sky glows with blends of blue, pink,
• 1:19:05
  Speaker 1: and purple. The day is coming to an end, and
• 1:19:10
  Speaker 1: you are growing sleepy. In a moment, you will head
• 1:19:16
  Speaker 1: home to be with your family and rest for the night.
• 1:19:22
  Speaker 1: You see a few seashells and pick them up to
• 1:19:25
  Speaker 1: examine them. Each has their own shape, design and color.
• 1:19:32
  Speaker 1: You rense the sand off them and put them in
• 1:19:35
  Speaker 1: your pocket. You can't wait to show your mother when
• 1:19:39
  Speaker 1: you get home. On the beach, a crowd is gathering.
• 1:19:46
  Speaker 1: They are coming to hear the words of a famous teacher,
• 1:19:51
  Speaker 1: a man named Jesus. He is known for healing people
• 1:19:57
  Speaker 1: of many diseases. He speaks the scriptures with truth and authority.
• 1:20:04
  Speaker 1: He encourages people to follow him with all of their heart, mind,
• 1:20:09
  Speaker 1: soul and strength. You forget about the shells and the seashore.
• 1:20:16
  Speaker 1: You are drawn to the voice of Jesus that carries
• 1:20:20
  Speaker 1: on the breeze and reaches your ears. He is talking
• 1:20:25
  Speaker 1: about what it means to be the greatest in the
• 1:20:28
  Speaker 1: Kingdom of Heaven. You want to know more about this
• 1:20:32
  Speaker 1: place called Heaven, a place that seems so far away,
• 1:20:38
  Speaker 1: So you walk towards the crowds of people towards Jesus.
• 1:20:45
  Speaker 1: As you get closer, it's harder to see the great teacher.
• 1:20:50
  Speaker 1: People are standing in your way. You work your way
• 1:20:55
  Speaker 1: through them, but some people block your path, making it
• 1:20:59
  Speaker 1: difficult for you. You are just a little child, stuck
• 1:21:04
  Speaker 1: in the back. The looks of others make you feel
• 1:21:08
  Speaker 1: lowly and unwanted, but still you are drawn to Jesus's
• 1:21:15
  Speaker 1: voice as he speaks with boldness and authority. There is
• 1:21:21
  Speaker 1: something about him, something different than any teacher you've ever heard.
• 1:21:29
  Speaker 1: You have to reach him, You long to hear his words.
• 1:21:35
  Speaker 1: And then there is an opening in the crowd. You
• 1:21:40
  Speaker 1: step forward, and suddenly you find yourself face to face
• 1:21:45
  Speaker 1: with Jesus. He stops speaking mid sentence and looks at you.
• 1:21:55
  Speaker 1: Then he smiles with the most gentle eyes you have
• 1:22:01
  Speaker 1: ever seen. One of Jesus's disciples tells you to go away.
• 1:22:07
  Speaker 1: He seems irritated, but Jesus stops him. He waves his
• 1:22:15
  Speaker 1: hand at you and says, let this child come to me,
• 1:22:21
  Speaker 1: or the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.
• 1:22:27
  Speaker 1: Jesus invites you to sit on his lap. Your toes
• 1:22:31
  Speaker 1: are sandy, and you feel unworthy to sit on such
• 1:22:36
  Speaker 1: an important teacher's lap. However, he picks you up with
• 1:22:42
  Speaker 1: love and acceptance. He hugs you, and you cannot help
• 1:22:49
  Speaker 1: but feel completely secure in his presence. Do not be discouraged,
• 1:22:56
  Speaker 1: little one, Jesus says. He tells you about his birth.
• 1:23:01
  Speaker 1: That night, his parents sought refuge and an inn, but
• 1:23:06
  Speaker 1: there was no room for them, so he was born
• 1:23:10
  Speaker 1: in a stable amongst the animals. His mother wrapped him
• 1:23:16
  Speaker 1: in swaddling cloths and placed him in a manger, a
• 1:23:21
  Speaker 1: feeding trough. He understands how you feel. He says that
• 1:23:30
  Speaker 1: you are loved deeply and unconditionally loved. You are a
• 1:23:39
  Speaker 1: child of God. You look into Jesus's eyes and see
• 1:23:46
  Speaker 1: the most tender compassion you've ever seen. He is honest, trustworthy,
• 1:23:54
  Speaker 1: and true. Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says,
• 1:24:01
  Speaker 1: unless you become like a little child, you will never
• 1:24:06
  Speaker 1: enter the kingdom of heaven. For whoever humbles himself like
• 1:24:11
  Speaker 1: this child will be great in the kingdom. And whoever
• 1:24:17
  Speaker 1: receives a child like this in my name receives me.
• 1:24:24
  Speaker 1: Your heart fills with joy at his words. He is
• 1:24:29
  Speaker 1: talking about you. You look around at the crowd and
• 1:24:34
  Speaker 1: see that everyone is quiet. They are no longer looking
• 1:24:39
  Speaker 1: at you as if you are in the way. They
• 1:24:43
  Speaker 1: are seeing you as a precious child of God. Jesus
• 1:24:50
  Speaker 1: holds you close, allowing you to rest in the safety
• 1:24:55
  Speaker 1: of his arms. You lean against him and hear the
• 1:25:00
  Speaker 1: beating of his steadfast heart. You long to stay in
• 1:25:06
  Speaker 1: his protective care, surrounded by a love you've never known.
• 1:25:13
  Speaker 1: Jesus wants to teach you to pray. He holds your
• 1:25:18
  Speaker 1: hand and prays this with you. Our Father in heaven,
• 1:25:26
  Speaker 1: Hallowed be your name, your kingdom. Come. Your will be
• 1:25:32
  Speaker 1: done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us
• 1:25:38
  Speaker 1: today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as
• 1:25:44
  Speaker 1: we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not
• 1:25:50
  Speaker 1: into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. As
• 1:25:58
  Speaker 1: you remain on Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of
• 1:26:01
  Speaker 1: his voice, you hear Jesus say these words. Blessed are
• 1:26:09
  Speaker 1: the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• 1:26:16
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
• 1:26:22
  Speaker 1: Blessed are the meek, or they shall inherit the earth.
• 1:26:29
  Speaker 1: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, or
• 1:26:34
  Speaker 1: they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they
• 1:26:41
  Speaker 1: shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for
• 1:26:48
  Speaker 1: they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
• 1:26:55
  Speaker 1: shall be called children of God. As you remain on
• 1:27:02
  Speaker 1: Jesus's lap, lulled by the sound of his voice. You
• 1:27:08
  Speaker 1: hear Jesus say these words. Therefore, I tell you do
• 1:27:15
  Speaker 1: not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink,
• 1:27:20
  Speaker 1: or about your body what you will wear is not
• 1:27:25
  Speaker 1: life more than food, and the body more than clothes.
• 1:27:31
  Speaker 1: Look at the birds of the air. They do not
• 1:27:35
  Speaker 1: sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet
• 1:27:40
  Speaker 1: your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
• 1:27:46
  Speaker 1: valuable than they? As the Father has loved me, so
• 1:27:53
  Speaker 1: have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Deceive me,
• 1:28:01
  Speaker 1: and I will give you the right to become children
• 1:28:05
  Speaker 1: of God. At his words, you open wide your heart
• 1:28:11
  Speaker 1: to receive him. You believe in his name. He is
• 1:28:18
  Speaker 1: more than just a famous teacher. He is the Messiah,
• 1:28:25
  Speaker 1: the savior of the world. Later, as you journey home,
• 1:28:33
  Speaker 1: the sun is sinking deep into the waters of the sea.
• 1:28:37
  Speaker 1: The first stars are appearing in the night sky. There
• 1:28:41
  Speaker 1: is a quiet hush over your spirit as you ponder
• 1:28:46
  Speaker 1: the words of Jesus. You plan to tell your family
• 1:28:51
  Speaker 1: all about the words of the Savior. You want them
• 1:28:55
  Speaker 1: to know that he is the Son of God, Manuel,
• 1:29:01
  Speaker 1: God with us. Most of all, you want them to
• 1:29:09
  Speaker 1: know that they too, can become children of God. By
• 1:29:14
  Speaker 1: believing in Him, putting their faith in Him, they will
• 1:29:19
  Speaker 1: be accepted into His kingdom. Your heart is at rest,
• 1:29:28
  Speaker 1: perfect rest, for you are a beloved child of God.
• 1:29:38
  Speaker 1: As you fall asleep tonight, find rest in the knowledge
• 1:29:43
  Speaker 1: that you belong to the Savior. You are loved. Rest
• 1:29:49
  Speaker 1: securely in the arms of Jesus. Allow his peace to
• 1:29:54
  Speaker 1: lull you to sleep and cover you through the night. God,
• 1:30:01
  Speaker 1: let your peace wash over your child tonight. Let them
• 1:30:06
  Speaker 1: feel your presence and your love in a very special way.
• 1:30:12
  Speaker 1: Guide their thoughts so they may rest peacefully in you tonight.
• 1:30:19
  Speaker 1: Help them realize that you control all things. Let them
• 1:30:25
  Speaker 1: rest confident that you care for them. Give this one
• 1:30:32
  Speaker 1: peace as they rest in their Saviour's loving arms. Refresh
• 1:30:38
  Speaker 1: their mind and spirit, knowing they are your child. In
• 1:30:45
  Speaker 1: Jesus's name, Amen, rest in his peace. Drift off and
• 1:30:54
  Speaker 1: dream of God's promises. Be renewed by his strength. May
• 1:31:02
  Speaker 1: the Lord bless you and keep you. Make his face
• 1:31:07
  Speaker 1: shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord
• 1:31:14
  Speaker 1: lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
• 1:31:22
  Speaker 1: And may the Lord give you sweet dreams. Tonight. We
• 1:31:27
  Speaker 1: hope this meditation brought you peace. To listen to the
• 1:31:31
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