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Guided Sleep Meditation for Insomnia on Psalms 23_ The Lord Is My Sheperd (4 hrs · Abide Meditation App

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  Speaker 1: Find rest as you listen to this peaceful bedtime story.
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  Speaker 2: Welcome to this time on Abide meditation to guide you
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  Speaker 2: into a relaxing night of sleep. This soothing story from
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  Speaker 2: holy scripture will help you softly fall asleep in the
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  Speaker 2: caring arms of God, who loves you and watches over
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  Speaker 2: you as you rest. As you begin, shift your mind
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  Speaker 2: slowly away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in
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  Speaker 2: God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes
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  Speaker 2: and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles.
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  Speaker 2: If you fall asleep before the story is finished, all
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  Speaker 2: the better. I give you permission now to fall asleep
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  Speaker 2: and dream sweet dreams. God is present too even while
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  Speaker 2: you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now as
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  Speaker 2: you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child
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  Speaker 2: of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with your
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  Speaker 2: presence and peace. Invite them to you and give them
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  Speaker 2: the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be easy
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  Speaker 2: as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now may
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  Speaker 2: your Holy spirit, guide their dreams and renew their hearts
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  Speaker 2: as they rest in you in Jesus' name, Amen, Now
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  Speaker 2: drift off to the land of dreams as the story begins.
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  Speaker 2: Just imagine it lying down in a beautiful, lush green
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  Speaker 2: pasture beside a quiet, soothing stream, just not a care
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  Speaker 2: in the world, only feeling refreshed, feeling restored, protected, guided,
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  Speaker 2: even consoled and loved. Yes there are shadows, Yes there
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  Speaker 2: is darkness, but never so oppressing that it's to be feared.
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  Speaker 2: Because God is with you, He has been, he is,
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  Speaker 2: and he will be yet again. The twenty third Psalm
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  Speaker 2: is one of the most beloved of all passages of Scripture.
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  Speaker 2: King David, who wrote the Psalm, grew up and worked
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  Speaker 2: as a shepherd, so he knew a lot about pastures
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  Speaker 2: and streams and sheep and shepherding. He loved seeing the
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  Speaker 2: Lord as a shepherd, and he knew the shepherd's job
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  Speaker 2: is to care for you, to make you feel safe, nourished,
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  Speaker 2: calm and peaceful. So whether your life feels peaceful tonight,
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  Speaker 2: your Father in Heaven is the good shepherd and is
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  Speaker 2: present to love and care for you. So this evening,
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  Speaker 2: as countless have for thousands of years before you settle in. Now,
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  Speaker 2: as the story of the twenty third Psalm transforms you,
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  Speaker 2: listen now to Psalm Chapter twenty three from the King
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  Speaker 2: James version, The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.
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  Speaker 2: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He
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  Speaker 2: leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He
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  Speaker 2: leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea,
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  Speaker 2: though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
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  Speaker 2: I will fear no evil. For Thou art with me.
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  Speaker 2: Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest
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  Speaker 2: a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
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  Speaker 2: Thou anointest my head with oil, and my cup runneth over.
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  Speaker 2: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
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  Speaker 2: of my life, and I will dwell in the House
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  Speaker 2: of the Lord forever. Now listen once again, as you
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  Speaker 2: rest even deeper, from the amplified version spoken for you.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord is your shepherd. He is here with you
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  Speaker 2: to feed you, to guide you, and to shield you.
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  Speaker 2: You shall not want see his eyes for a moment,
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  Speaker 2: how he looks at you. The intense care and love
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  Speaker 2: in his eyes, the look that he knows everything about you,
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  Speaker 2: yet loves you anyway. It's impossible for him to love
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  Speaker 2: you any more than he does. Right now, Just rest there.
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  Speaker 2: He lets you lie down in green pastures for a moment. Here,
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  Speaker 2: Feel the cool grasp beneath your feet, Look up into
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  Speaker 2: the bright blue sky, feel the warmth on your face.
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  Speaker 2: Just soak up everything that you imagine around you.
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  Speaker 3: Right now.
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  Speaker 2: He leads you beside the still and quiet waters. Hear
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  Speaker 2: it bubbling nearby, gentle soothing. Not the torrent of rushing
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  Speaker 2: floodwaters you may feel at times, but stillness, quiet, refreshing water,
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  Speaker 2: cool water. Hear it, smell it, dangle your feet and
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  Speaker 2: toes in it. It is there to soothe you. He
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  Speaker 2: refreshes and restores your soul.
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  Speaker 3: Your life.
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  Speaker 2: Everything broken is repaired. Anything decayed, it's revived. What is disrupted.
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  Speaker 2: Feel it become restored what has abandoned. Feel it become
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  Speaker 2: recovered what is detached, Feel it become connected again? And
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  Speaker 2: rest there now. He leads you in the paths of
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  Speaker 2: righteousness for his namesake, not simply wandering, but guided down
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  Speaker 2: a path, being led down a well worn path, a
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  Speaker 2: known path, a path chosen for you, for you, for him,
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  Speaker 2: for your eternity, for his name, and for his glory.
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  Speaker 2: Even though you walk through the sunless valley of the
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  Speaker 2: shadow of Death, you will fear no evil, for you
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  Speaker 2: are with him. Yes there are shadows, Yes there are storms.
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  Speaker 2: Yes there is even the sound of distant thunder, but
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  Speaker 2: not sufficient to bring you fear. No storms surprise God.
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  Speaker 2: No thunder startles him, No shadows catch him unaware, nothing
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  Speaker 2: frightens him. Rest here in his strength, present, even in storms.
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  Speaker 2: His rod is there to protect you, staff to guide you,
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  Speaker 2: to comfort and console you. Just gentle, prodding, tender reminding.
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  Speaker 2: A rod that's feared by your enemies, but protective for you,
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  Speaker 2: a staff that's dreaded by those that seek to harm you,
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  Speaker 2: but serves to guide you from harm, to comfort you,
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  Speaker 2: to console you. Feel soothed now by your heavenly shepherd.
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  Speaker 2: He prepares a table before you, in the presence of
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  Speaker 2: your enemies. He prepares it, the creator of the universe,
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  Speaker 2: the author of time. He prepares it for you before
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  Speaker 2: and in the presence of your enemies. God's focus is
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  Speaker 2: on you, preparing you, providing for you. Take a moment
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  Speaker 2: now to sit at the table that he has prepared
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  Speaker 2: for you. He has anointed and refreshed your head with oil.
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  Speaker 2: Feel his hands on your head, Feel the oil in
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  Speaker 2: his hands, the oil running down from your head to
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  Speaker 2: dripping down your cheeks. Oil mixed with tears, his tears
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  Speaker 2: of joy, your tears of love. Feel chosen now, Feel loved,
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  Speaker 2: Feel anointed. Your cup overflows. His blessings don't fill you,
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  Speaker 2: They overflow you. Feel that right now. See it, his
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  Speaker 2: blessings spilling out of your heart, your mind, your body,
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  Speaker 2: and your soul. Surely, goodness and mercy and unfailing love
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  Speaker 2: shall follow you all the days of your life. Walk
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  Speaker 2: along for a moment, and then stop and look behind you.
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  Speaker 2: What do you see in your mind's eye? Who do
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  Speaker 2: you see? Imagine seeing goodness following you, See mercy walking
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  Speaker 2: right behind you, See unfailing love following you, always present,
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  Speaker 2: always close, walking in step, right behind you. Take a
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  Speaker 2: moment now to listen carefully and hear their steps. And
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  Speaker 2: you shall dwell forever throughout all of your days in
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  Speaker 2: the house and in the presence of the Lord. Dwell
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  Speaker 2: not just in any old place, but living and staying
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  Speaker 2: as a permanent resident in the house and presence of God.
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  Speaker 2: Not an earthly place of sticks and mud, but a
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  Speaker 2: heavenly palace built by the Creator. And not just today,
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  Speaker 2: but tomorrow, all week, every month, year, decade, century, and
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  Speaker 2: millennia for all time forever. Now rest in the green
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  Speaker 2: pasture by the still water, Rest safe from harm. Allow
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  Speaker 2: God's presence to free you, to save you. Breathe in
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  Speaker 2: God's peace and breathe out your worries. And now, with
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  Speaker 2: your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream as
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  Speaker 2: the word of God has prayed softly over you in
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  Speaker 2: this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply,
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  Speaker 2: as every few moments you hear God's word being offered
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  Speaker 2: to you. Now, just breathe and imagine.
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  Speaker 3: And dream.
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  Speaker 2: Hear his whisper. Ton come to me. You are safe here,
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  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace. Come to me now tonight.
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  Speaker 2: Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone, through
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  Speaker 2: faith in Jesus alone. Salvation is yours. Rest there now
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  Speaker 2: tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
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  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
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  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
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  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
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  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, fold
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  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
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  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
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  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
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  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
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  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is your
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  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
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  Speaker 2: trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight the Lord is
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  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or lets
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  Speaker 2: you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or
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  Speaker 2: ever get drowsy, so you can rest knowing he is
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  Speaker 2: watching over you. The Lord will keep you safe from
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  Speaker 2: all harm, and he will spread his wings over you
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  Speaker 2: and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield.
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  Speaker 2: No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus
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  Speaker 2: has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
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  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
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  Speaker 3: Right now.
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  Speaker 2: Your faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
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  Speaker 2: He is forever your mighty robe and comfort don't be worried.
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  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
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  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
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  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight. He is preparing your heart to
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  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
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  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God.
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  Speaker 3: He knows you, He cares for you.
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  Speaker 2: You are always in his thoughts. Just rest there now.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same.
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  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight, even when
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  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus sleeps sound and soa
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  Speaker 2: Can you rest now with the peace of Jesus. Hear
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  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here.
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  Speaker 2: No condemnation. Only my grace come to you tonight. Salvation
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  Speaker 2: has come to you by God's grace alone, through faith
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  Speaker 2: and Jesus alone. Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight
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  Speaker 2: you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
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  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own. Even while you sleep in
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  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
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  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
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  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now sleep tonight, fold
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  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the m Tonight,
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  Speaker 2: you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the Lord
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  Speaker 2: will protect and care for you. Now tonight you can
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  Speaker 2: lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will keep
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  Speaker 2: you safe. God is your fortress. He is your place
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  Speaker 2: of safety. He is your God, and you can trust
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  Speaker 2: in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is your protector,
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  Speaker 2: and he won't go to sleep or let you stumble. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
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  Speaker 2: so you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
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  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
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  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
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  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
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  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
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  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
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  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
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  Speaker 2: He is forever You're mighty, rob and comfort. Don't be worried.
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  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
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  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit. To prepare a place
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  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight. He is preparing your heart to
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  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
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  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God. He knows you,
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  Speaker 2: He cares for you. You are always in his thoughts.
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  Speaker 2: Just rest there now. The Lord and the Spirit are
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  Speaker 2: one and the same. And the Lord's spirit sets you
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  Speaker 2: free to even when storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus
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  Speaker 2: sleeps soundly and soa can you rest now with the
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  Speaker 2: peace of Jesus. Hear his whisper tonight, come to me.
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  Speaker 2: You are safe here, no condemnation, only my grace. Come
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  Speaker 2: to me tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's
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  Speaker 2: grace alone, through faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours.
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  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
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  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
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  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
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  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
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  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest.
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  Speaker 4: Abide and dwell in safety.
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  Speaker 2: Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold your hands and
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  Speaker 2: rest in the presence of the Lord. Tonight you will
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  Speaker 2: sleep and wake up refreshed because the Lord will protect
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  Speaker 2: and care for you. Now tonight you can lie down
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  Speaker 2: and sleep soundly because the Lord will keep you safe.
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  Speaker 2: God is your fortress, He is your place of safety.
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  Speaker 2: He is your God, and you can trust in him
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  Speaker 2: for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is your protector, and
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  Speaker 2: he won't go to sleep or lets you stumble. Tonight,
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  Speaker 2: the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
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  Speaker 2: So you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
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  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
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  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
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  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
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  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
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  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
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  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
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  Speaker 2: He is forever You're mighty rock and comfort. Don't be worried.
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  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
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  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
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  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to
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  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
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  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God. He knows you,
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  Speaker 2: He cares for you. You are always in his thoughts.
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  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same.
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  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight even when
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  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus sleeps soundly, and so
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  Speaker 2: can you. Rest Now with the peace of Jesus. Ch
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  Speaker 2: hear his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
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  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace.
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  Speaker 3: Come to me now.
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  Speaker 2: Tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone,
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  Speaker 2: through faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours.
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  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
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  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
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  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even.
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  Speaker 3: While you sleep in your bed.
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  Speaker 2: In peace. You will both lie down and sleep, for
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  Speaker 2: the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and dwell
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  Speaker 2: in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold your
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  Speaker 2: hands and rest in the presence of the Lord. Tonight
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  Speaker 2: you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the Lord
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  Speaker 2: will protect and care for you. Now tonight you can
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  Speaker 2: lie down and sleep soundly because The Lord will keep
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  Speaker 2: you safe. God is your fortress. He is your place
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  Speaker 2: of safety. He is your God, and you can trust
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  Speaker 2: in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is your protector,
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  Speaker 2: and he won't go to sleep or lets you stumble. Tonight.
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  Speaker 2: The Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
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  Speaker 2: so you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
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  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
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  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
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  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
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  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
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  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
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  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
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  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
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  Speaker 2: He is forever your mighty rock and comfort. Don't be worried.
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  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
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  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
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  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to
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  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. And now
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  Speaker 2: glory be to the Father, to the Sun, and to
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  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is
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  Speaker 2: now and ever shall be world without end. Amen, Welcome
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  Speaker 2: to this time on abide meditation to guide you into
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  Speaker 2: a relaxing night of sleep. This soothing story from holy
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  Speaker 2: Scripture will help you softly fall asleep in the caring
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  Speaker 2: arms of God, who loves you and watches over you
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  Speaker 2: as you rest. As you begin, shift your mind slowly
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  Speaker 2: away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's
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  Speaker 2: presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax.
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  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If
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  Speaker 2: you fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
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  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
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  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is pressed two. Even while you dream,
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  Speaker 2: Listen to me Pray for you now as you begin
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  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
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  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
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  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
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  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
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  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
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  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
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  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus's name, Amen, Now drift off to
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  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins, just imagine
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  Speaker 2: it lying down in a beautiful, lush green pasture beside
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  Speaker 2: a quiet, soothing stream, just not a care in the world,
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  Speaker 2: only feeling refreshed, feeling restored, protected, guided, even consoled and loved.
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  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there is darkness, but never
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  Speaker 2: so oppressing that it's to be feared. Because God is
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  Speaker 2: with you, He has been, he is, then he will
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  Speaker 2: be yet again. The twenty third Psalm is one of
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  Speaker 2: the most beloved of all passages of scripture. King David,
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  Speaker 2: who wrote the Psalm, grew up and worked as a shepherd,
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  Speaker 2: so he knew a lot about pastures and streams and
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  Speaker 2: sheep and shepherding. He loved seeing the Lord as a shepherd,
• 1:02:50
  Speaker 2: and he knew the shepherd's job is to care for you,
• 1:02:53
  Speaker 2: to make you feel safe, nourished, calm and peaceful. So
• 1:03:00
  Speaker 2: whether your life feels peaceful tonight, your Father in heaven
• 1:03:05
  Speaker 2: is the good shepherd and is present to love and
• 1:03:09
  Speaker 2: care for you. So this evening, as countless have for
• 1:03:15
  Speaker 2: thousands of years before you settle in now, as the
• 1:03:20
  Speaker 2: story of the twenty third Psalm transforms you, listen now
• 1:03:25
  Speaker 2: to Psalm chapter twenty three from the King James version,
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  Speaker 2: The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He
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  Speaker 2: maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth
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  Speaker 2: me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth
• 1:03:49
  Speaker 2: me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea,
• 1:03:55
  Speaker 2: though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
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  Speaker 2: I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.
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  Speaker 2: Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest
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  Speaker 2: a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
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  Speaker 2: Thou anointest my head with oil, and my cup runneth over. Surely,
• 1:04:21
  Speaker 2: goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
• 1:04:24
  Speaker 2: my life, and I will dwell in the house of
• 1:04:28
  Speaker 2: the Lord forever. Now listen once again, as you rest
• 1:04:35
  Speaker 2: even deeper. From the amplified version spoken for you, The
• 1:04:42
  Speaker 2: Lord is your shepherd. He is here with you to
• 1:04:48
  Speaker 2: feed you, to guide you, and to shield you. You
• 1:04:54
  Speaker 2: shall not want see his eyes for a moment, how
• 1:05:01
  Speaker 2: he looks at you, The intense care and love in
• 1:05:05
  Speaker 2: his eyes, the look that he knows everything about you
• 1:05:10
  Speaker 2: yet loves you anyway. It's impossible for him to love
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  Speaker 2: you any more. Than he does. Right now, just rest there.
• 1:05:29
  Speaker 2: He lets you lie down in green pastures for a moment. Here,
• 1:05:35
  Speaker 2: Feel the cool grasp beneath your feet, Look up into
• 1:05:40
  Speaker 2: the bright blue sky, feel the warmth on your face.
• 1:05:46
  Speaker 2: Just soak up everything that you imagine around you. Right now,
• 1:05:58
  Speaker 2: he leads you beside this still and quiet waters. Hear
• 1:06:04
  Speaker 2: it bubbling nearby, gentle soothing. Not the torrent of rushing
• 1:06:13
  Speaker 2: floodwaters you may feel at times, but stillness, quiet, refreshing water,
• 1:06:24
  Speaker 2: cool water. Hear it, smell it, dangle your feet and
• 1:06:33
  Speaker 2: toes in it. It is there to soothe you. He
• 1:06:44
  Speaker 2: refreshes and restores your soul, your life. Everything broken is repaired.
• 1:06:56
  Speaker 2: Anything decayed, it's revived. What is disrupted. Feel it become
• 1:07:05
  Speaker 2: restored what is abandoned. Feel it become recovered.
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  Speaker 5: What is detached.
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  Speaker 2: Feel it become connected again?
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  Speaker 3: And rest there now.
• 1:07:29
  Speaker 2: He leads you in the paths of righteousness for his namesake,
• 1:07:35
  Speaker 2: not simply wandering, but guided down a path, being led
• 1:07:41
  Speaker 2: down a well worn path, a known path, a path
• 1:07:47
  Speaker 2: chosen for you, for you, for him, for your eternity,
• 1:07:56
  Speaker 2: for his name, and for his glory. Even though you
• 1:08:08
  Speaker 2: walk through the sunless valley of the shadow of Death.
• 1:08:12
  Speaker 2: You will fear no evil, for you are with him.
• 1:08:18
  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there are storms. Yes there
• 1:08:24
  Speaker 2: is even the sound of distant thunder, but not sufficient
• 1:08:29
  Speaker 2: to bring you fear. No storms surprise God. No thunder
• 1:08:35
  Speaker 2: startles him, No shadows catch him unaware, nothing frightens him.
• 1:08:45
  Speaker 2: Rest here in his strength, present, even in storms. His
• 1:08:56
  Speaker 2: rod is there to protect you, to guide you, to
• 1:09:02
  Speaker 2: comfort and console you. Just gentle, prodding, tender reminding. A
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  Speaker 2: rod that's feared by your enemies, but protective for you.
• 1:09:18
  Speaker 2: A staff that's dreaded by those that seek to harm you,
• 1:09:22
  Speaker 2: that serves to guide you from harm, to comfort you,
• 1:09:28
  Speaker 2: to console you. Feel soothed now by your heavenly shepherd.
• 1:09:41
  Speaker 2: He prepares a table before you, in the presence of
• 1:09:44
  Speaker 2: your enemies. He prepares it, the creator of the universe,
• 1:09:52
  Speaker 2: the author of time. He prepares it for you, before you,
• 1:10:01
  Speaker 2: and in the presence of your enemies. God's focus is
• 1:10:05
  Speaker 2: on you, preparing you, providing for you. Take a moment
• 1:10:14
  Speaker 2: now to sit at the table that he has prepared
• 1:10:18
  Speaker 2: for you. He has anointed and refreshed your head with oil.
• 1:10:30
  Speaker 2: Feel his hands on your head, Feel the oil in
• 1:10:35
  Speaker 2: his hands, the oil running down from your head to
• 1:10:40
  Speaker 2: dripping down your cheeks, oil mixed with tears, his tears
• 1:10:47
  Speaker 2: of joy, your tears of love. Feel chosen now, Feel loved,
• 1:10:57
  Speaker 2: Feel anointed. Your cup overflows. His blessings. Don't fill you,
• 1:11:10
  Speaker 2: they overflow you. Feel that right now. See it, his
• 1:11:17
  Speaker 2: blessings spilling out of your heart, your mind, your body,
• 1:11:23
  Speaker 2: and your soul. Surely, goodness and mercy and unfailing love
• 1:11:34
  Speaker 2: shall follow you all the days of your life. Walk
• 1:11:39
  Speaker 2: along for a moment, and then stop and look behind you.
• 1:11:46
  Speaker 2: What do you see in your mind's eye? Who do
• 1:11:50
  Speaker 2: you see? Imagine seeing goodness following you, See mercy walking
• 1:12:02
  Speaker 2: right behind you, See unfailing love following you, always present,
• 1:12:12
  Speaker 2: always close, walking in step, right behind you. Take a
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  Speaker 2: moment now to listen carefully and hear their steps. And
• 1:12:29
  Speaker 2: you shall dwell forever throughout all of your days in
• 1:12:33
  Speaker 2: the house and in the presence of the Lord. Dwell
• 1:12:41
  Speaker 2: not just in any old place, but living and staying
• 1:12:45
  Speaker 2: as a permanent resident in the House and presence of God.
• 1:12:50
  Speaker 2: Not an earthly place of sticks and mud, but a
• 1:12:54
  Speaker 2: heavenly palace built by the Creator. And not just today,
• 1:13:00
  Speaker 2: but tomorrow, all week, every month, year, decade, century, and
• 1:13:08
  Speaker 2: millennia for all time forever. Now rest in the green
• 1:13:20
  Speaker 2: pasture by the still water, rest safe from harm. Allow
• 1:13:27
  Speaker 2: God's presence to free you, to save you. Breathe in
• 1:13:33
  Speaker 2: God's peace and breathe out your worries. And now, with
• 1:13:44
  Speaker 2: your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream as
• 1:13:49
  Speaker 2: the word of God has prayed softly over you in
• 1:13:52
  Speaker 2: this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply,
• 1:13:59
  Speaker 2: as every few moments you hear God's word being offered
• 1:14:03
  Speaker 2: to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream hear
• 1:14:17
  Speaker 2: his whisper Tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
• 1:14:21
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace. Come to me now Tonightalvation
• 1:15:00
  Speaker 2: has come to you by God's grace alone, through faith
• 1:15:04
  Speaker 2: and Jesus alone. Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight
• 1:15:41
  Speaker 2: you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 1:16:19
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
• 1:16:23
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 1:16:27
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 1:17:03
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 1:17:08
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Does a little now. Sleep tonight, fold
• 1:17:46
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 1:18:22
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 1:18:25
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Tonight you can
• 1:19:01
  Speaker 2: lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will keep
• 1:19:06
  Speaker 2: you safe. God is your fortress. He is your place
• 1:19:41
  Speaker 2: of safety. He is your God, and you can trust
• 1:19:45
  Speaker 2: in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is your protector,
• 1:20:22
  Speaker 2: and he won't go to sleep or lets you stumble. Tonight,
• 1:20:26
  Speaker 2: the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
• 1:20:31
  Speaker 2: so you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
• 1:21:06
  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
• 1:21:09
  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
• 1:21:13
  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
• 1:21:51
  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
• 1:21:56
  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
• 1:22:02
  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
• 1:22:37
  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 1:22:41
  Speaker 2: He is forever You're mighty rock and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 1:23:17
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 1:23:21
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit. To prepare a place
• 1:23:24
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to
• 1:23:29
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
• 1:24:05
  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God.
• 1:24:07
  Speaker 3: He knows you, He cares for you.
• 1:24:10
  Speaker 2: You are always in his thoughts.
• 1:24:13
  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
• 1:24:46
  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same.
• 1:24:49
  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight. Even when
• 1:25:26
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus sleeps soundly, when so
• 1:25:31
  Speaker 2: can you rest Now with the peace of Jesus, hear
• 1:25:57
  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
• 1:26:01
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace. Come to me now tonight.
• 1:26:39
  Speaker 2: Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone, through
• 1:26:43
  Speaker 2: faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours. Rest there now
• 1:27:21
  Speaker 2: tonight you will hear rest without a worry.
• 1:27:24
  Speaker 3: In sleep sound.
• 1:27:58
  Speaker 2: Tonight. The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you.
• 1:28:03
  Speaker 2: The Lord cares for his own even while you sleep
• 1:28:07
  Speaker 2: in your bed in peace. You will both lie down
• 1:28:42
  Speaker 2: and sleep, for the Lord alone will help you rest,
• 1:28:46
  Speaker 2: abide and dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight,
• 1:29:26
  Speaker 2: Fold your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 1:30:02
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 1:30:05
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 1:30:41
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 1:30:45
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is your
• 1:31:20
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 1:31:24
  Speaker 2: trust in him for rest time. Tonight. The Lord is
• 1:32:01
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or let
• 1:32:04
  Speaker 2: you stumble.
• 1:32:05
  Speaker 3: Tonight.
• 1:32:06
  Speaker 2: The Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
• 1:32:11
  Speaker 2: So you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
• 1:32:46
  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
• 1:32:49
  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
• 1:32:52
  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
• 1:33:30
  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
• 1:33:36
  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
• 1:33:42
  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
• 1:34:17
  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 1:34:21
  Speaker 2: He is forever your mighty rob and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 1:34:57
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 1:35:01
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 1:35:04
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight. He is preparing your heart to
• 1:35:08
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
• 1:35:45
  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God. He knows you,
• 1:35:48
  Speaker 2: He cares for you. You are always in his thoughts.
• 1:35:53
  Speaker 2: Just rest there now. The Lord and the Spirit are
• 1:36:28
  Speaker 2: one and the same. And the Lord's spirit sets you
• 1:36:32
  Speaker 2: free tonight, even when storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus
• 1:37:09
  Speaker 2: sleeps soundly and soaking. Rest now with the peace of Jesus.
• 1:37:37
  Speaker 2: Hear his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
• 1:37:42
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace. Come to me tonight. Salvation
• 1:38:20
  Speaker 2: has come to you by God's grace alone, through faith
• 1:38:24
  Speaker 2: and Jesus alone. Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight
• 1:39:02
  Speaker 2: you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 1:39:39
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
• 1:39:43
  Speaker 2: Word cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 1:39:47
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 1:40:24
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 1:40:28
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold
• 1:41:06
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 1:41:42
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 1:41:45
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 1:42:21
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 1:42:26
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fuel martress. He is
• 1:43:01
  Speaker 2: your place of safety. He is your God, and you
• 1:43:04
  Speaker 2: can trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight the Lord
• 1:43:42
  Speaker 2: is your protector, and he won't go to sleep or
• 1:43:44
  Speaker 2: lets you stumble. Tonight. The Protector of Israel doesn't doze
• 1:43:49
  Speaker 2: or ever get drowsy. So you can rest knowing he
• 1:43:54
  Speaker 2: is watching over you. The world will keep you safe
• 1:44:28
  Speaker 2: from all harm, and he will spread his wings over
• 1:44:31
  Speaker 2: you and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like
• 1:44:37
  Speaker 2: a shield. No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens.
• 1:45:14
  Speaker 2: Jesus has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
• 1:45:20
  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 1:45:25
  Speaker 2: Right now, your faith is firm, and the Lord gives
• 1:45:59
  Speaker 2: you perfect peace. He is forever your mighty walk and comfort.
• 1:46:37
  Speaker 2: Don't be worried. Have faith in God, and have faith
• 1:46:40
  Speaker 2: in Jesus, and have faith in the Holy Spirit to
• 1:46:43
  Speaker 2: prepare a place for you. Even tonight, He is preparing
• 1:46:48
  Speaker 2: your heart to be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise.
• 1:47:25
  Speaker 2: Your name is now written on the hand of God.
• 1:47:28
  Speaker 2: He knows you, He cares for you. You are always
• 1:47:32
  Speaker 2: in his thoughts.
• 1:47:33
  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
• 1:48:07
  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same,
• 1:48:10
  Speaker 2: and the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight. Even when
• 1:48:46
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus sleeps soundly, and so
• 1:48:51
  Speaker 2: can you. Rest. Now with the peace of Jesus, hear
• 1:50:23
  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, Come to me. You are safe here,
• 1:50:28
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace. Come to me now tonight.
• 1:51:05
  Speaker 2: Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone, through
• 1:51:09
  Speaker 2: faith and Jesus alone. Salvation is yours. Rest there now
• 1:51:47
  Speaker 2: tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 1:52:25
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present in caring for you. The
• 1:52:29
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 1:52:33
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 1:53:09
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 1:53:14
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, fold
• 1:53:52
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 1:54:28
  Speaker 2: Tonight you receep and wake up refreshed because the Lord
• 1:54:32
  Speaker 2: will protect and care for you. Now tonight you can
• 1:55:07
  Speaker 2: lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will keep
• 1:55:12
  Speaker 2: you safe. God is your fortress, He is your place
• 1:55:47
  Speaker 2: of safety. He is your God, and you can trust
• 1:55:51
  Speaker 2: in Him for rest.
• 1:55:53
  Speaker 3: Tonight.
• 1:56:26
  Speaker 2: Tonight, the Lord is your protector, and he won't go
• 1:56:29
  Speaker 2: to sleep or lets you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of
• 1:56:33
  Speaker 2: Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy. So you can
• 1:56:38
  Speaker 2: rest knowing he is watching over you. The Lord will
• 1:57:13
  Speaker 2: keep you safe from all harm, and you will spread
• 1:57:16
  Speaker 2: his wings over you and keep you secure tonight. His
• 1:57:21
  Speaker 2: faithfulness is like a shield. No need tonight to keep
• 1:57:58
  Speaker 2: carrying your heavy burdens. Geez, Jesus has taken it. Jesus
• 1:58:03
  Speaker 2: gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble. Rest
• 1:58:08
  Speaker 2: in Jesus and find his rest. Right now. Your faith
• 1:58:44
  Speaker 2: is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace. He
• 1:58:47
  Speaker 2: is forever You're mighty rock and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 1:59:23
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 1:59:27
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 1:59:30
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight He is preparing your heart to
• 1:59:35
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. And now
• 1:59:58
  Speaker 2: glory be to the Father and to the Sun. Into
• 2:00:01
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is
• 2:00:04
  Speaker 2: now and ever shall be world without end. Amen, Welcome
• 2:00:12
  Speaker 2: to this time on abide meditation to guide you into
• 2:00:15
  Speaker 2: a relaxing night of sleep. This soothing story from holy
• 2:00:20
  Speaker 2: Scripture will help you softly fall asleep in the caring
• 2:00:24
  Speaker 2: arms of God, who loves you and watches over you
• 2:00:27
  Speaker 2: as you rest. As you begin, shift your mind slowly
• 2:00:32
  Speaker 2: away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's
• 2:00:38
  Speaker 2: presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax.
• 2:00:44
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If
• 2:00:49
  Speaker 2: you fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 2:00:53
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
• 2:00:57
  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is present two even while you dream,
• 2:01:02
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 2:01:05
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 2:01:11
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 2:01:16
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 2:01:19
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
• 2:01:23
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 2:01:28
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 2:01:32
  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to
• 2:01:38
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins, Just imagine
• 2:01:45
  Speaker 2: it lying down in a beautiful, lush green pasture. Beside
• 2:01:52
  Speaker 2: a quiet, soothing stream, just not a care in the world,
• 2:01:58
  Speaker 2: only feeling refreshed, feeling restored, protected, guided, even consoled and loved.
• 2:02:12
  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there is darkness, but never
• 2:02:17
  Speaker 2: so oppressing that it's to be feared. Because God is
• 2:02:22
  Speaker 2: with you, He has been, he is, and he will
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  Speaker 2: be yet again. The twenty third Song is one of
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  Speaker 2: the most beloved of all passages of Scripture. King David,
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  Speaker 2: who wrote the song, grew up and worked as a shepherd,
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  Speaker 2: so he knew a lot about pastures and streams and
• 2:02:44
  Speaker 2: sheep and shepherding. He loved seeing the Lord as a shepherd,
• 2:02:49
  Speaker 2: and he knew the shepherd's job is to care for you,
• 2:02:53
  Speaker 2: to make you feel safe, nourished, calm, and peaceful. Whether
• 2:03:00
  Speaker 2: your life feels peaceful tonight, your Father in heaven is
• 2:03:05
  Speaker 2: the good shepherd and is present to love and care
• 2:03:09
  Speaker 2: for you. So this evening, as countless have for thousands
• 2:03:16
  Speaker 2: of years, before you settle in now, as the story
• 2:03:20
  Speaker 2: of the twenty third Psalm transforms you, listen now to
• 2:03:25
  Speaker 2: Psalm Chapter twenty three from the King James version. The
• 2:03:32
  Speaker 2: Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want he maketh
• 2:03:37
  Speaker 2: me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me
• 2:03:42
  Speaker 2: beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me
• 2:03:49
  Speaker 2: in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea,
• 2:03:54
  Speaker 2: though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
• 2:03:57
  Speaker 2: I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.
• 2:04:03
  Speaker 2: Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest
• 2:04:09
  Speaker 2: a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
• 2:04:14
  Speaker 2: Thou anointest my head with oil, and my cup runneth over. Surely,
• 2:04:21
  Speaker 2: goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
• 2:04:24
  Speaker 2: my life, and I will dwell in the house of
• 2:04:28
  Speaker 2: the Lord forever. Now listen once again, as you rest
• 2:04:35
  Speaker 2: even deeper from the amplified version spoken for you. The
• 2:04:42
  Speaker 2: Lord is your shepherd. He is here with you to
• 2:04:48
  Speaker 2: feed you, to guide you, and to shield you. You
• 2:04:54
  Speaker 2: shall not want see his eyes for a moment, how
• 2:05:00
  Speaker 2: he looks at you, The intense care and love in
• 2:05:05
  Speaker 2: his eyes, the look that he knows everything about you,
• 2:05:10
  Speaker 2: yet loves you anyway. It's impossible for him to love
• 2:05:16
  Speaker 2: you any more than he does. Right now, Just rest there.
• 2:05:29
  Speaker 2: He lets you lie down in green pastures for a moment. Here,
• 2:05:34
  Speaker 2: feel the cool grass beneath your feet, look up into
• 2:05:40
  Speaker 2: the bright blue sky, feel the warmth on your face.
• 2:05:46
  Speaker 2: Just soak up everything that you imagine around you. Right now,
• 2:05:57
  Speaker 2: he leads you beside this still and quiet waters. Hear
• 2:06:04
  Speaker 2: it bubbling nearby, gentle soothing, not the torrent of rushing
• 2:06:13
  Speaker 2: floodwaters you may feel at times, but stillness, quiet, refreshing water,
• 2:06:24
  Speaker 2: cool water. Hear it, Smell it, dangle your feet and
• 2:06:33
  Speaker 2: toes in it. It is there to soothe you. He
• 2:06:44
  Speaker 2: refreshes and restores your soul, your life. Everything broken is repaired,
• 2:06:55
  Speaker 2: anything decayed, it's revived. What is disrupted. Feel it become restored,
• 2:07:08
  Speaker 2: what is abandoned, Feel it become recovered what is detached,
• 2:07:18
  Speaker 2: Feel it become connected again, and rest there Now he
• 2:07:29
  Speaker 2: leads you in the paths of righteousness for his namesake,
• 2:07:35
  Speaker 2: not simply wandering, but guided down a path, being led
• 2:07:41
  Speaker 2: down a well worn path, a known path, a path
• 2:07:47
  Speaker 2: chosen for you, for you, for him, for your eternity,
• 2:07:56
  Speaker 2: for his name, and for his glory. Even though you
• 2:08:08
  Speaker 2: walk through the sunless valley of the shadow of Death,
• 2:08:12
  Speaker 2: you will fear no evil, for you are with him.
• 2:08:18
  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there are storms, Yes there
• 2:08:24
  Speaker 2: is even the sound of distant thunder, but not sufficient
• 2:08:29
  Speaker 2: to bring you fear. No storms surprise God. No thunder
• 2:08:35
  Speaker 2: startles him, No shadows catch him unaware, nothing frightens him.
• 2:08:45
  Speaker 2: Rest here in his strength, present, even in storms. His
• 2:08:56
  Speaker 2: rod is there to protect you, to guide you to
• 2:09:02
  Speaker 2: comfort and console you. Just gentle, prodding, tender reminding. A
• 2:09:11
  Speaker 2: rod that's feared by your enemies, but protective for you.
• 2:09:17
  Speaker 2: A staff that's dreaded by those that seek to harm you,
• 2:09:22
  Speaker 2: but serves to guide you from harm, to comfort you,
• 2:09:28
  Speaker 2: to console you. Feel soothed now by your heavenly shepherd.
• 2:09:41
  Speaker 2: He prepares a table before you, in the presence of
• 2:09:44
  Speaker 2: your enemies. He prepares it, the creator of the universe,
• 2:09:51
  Speaker 2: the author of time. He prepares it for you, before you,
• 2:10:01
  Speaker 2: and in the presence of your enemies. God's focus is
• 2:10:05
  Speaker 2: on you, preparing you, providing for you. Take a moment
• 2:10:14
  Speaker 2: now to sit at the table that He has prepared
• 2:10:18
  Speaker 2: for you. He has anointed and refreshed your head with oil.
• 2:10:30
  Speaker 2: Feel his hands on your head, Feel the oil in
• 2:10:35
  Speaker 2: his hands, the oil running down from your head to
• 2:10:40
  Speaker 2: dripping down your cheeks. Oil mixed with tears, His tears
• 2:10:47
  Speaker 2: of joy, your tears of love. Feel chosen now, Feel loved,
• 2:10:56
  Speaker 2: Feel anointed. Your cup overflows. His blessings don't fill you,
• 2:11:10
  Speaker 2: They overflow you. Feel that right now, See it his
• 2:11:17
  Speaker 2: blessings spilling out of your heart, your mind, your body,
• 2:11:23
  Speaker 2: and your soul. Surely, goodness and mercy and unfailing love
• 2:11:34
  Speaker 2: shall follow you all the days of your life. Walk
• 2:11:39
  Speaker 2: along for a moment, and then stop and look behind you.
• 2:11:46
  Speaker 2: What do you see in your mind's eye? Who do
• 2:11:50
  Speaker 2: you see? Imagine seeing goodness following you, Mercy walking right
• 2:12:02
  Speaker 2: behind you, See unfailing love following you, always present, always close,
• 2:12:14
  Speaker 2: walking in step, right behind you. Take a moment now
• 2:12:19
  Speaker 2: to listen carefully and hear their steps. And you shall
• 2:12:29
  Speaker 2: dwell forever throughout all of your days in the House
• 2:12:34
  Speaker 2: and in the presence of the Lord. Dwell not just
• 2:12:41
  Speaker 2: in any old place, but living and staying as a
• 2:12:45
  Speaker 2: permanent resident in the House and presence of God. Not
• 2:12:50
  Speaker 2: an earthly place of sticks and mud, but a heavenly
• 2:12:55
  Speaker 2: palace built by the Creator. And not just today but tomorrow,
• 2:13:01
  Speaker 2: all week, every month, year, decade, century, and millennia for
• 2:13:09
  Speaker 2: all time forever. Now rest in the green pasture by
• 2:13:22
  Speaker 2: the still water, Rest safe from harm. Allow God's presence
• 2:13:28
  Speaker 2: to free you, to save you. Breathe in God's peace
• 2:13:35
  Speaker 2: and breathe out your worries. And now, with your eyes
• 2:13:45
  Speaker 2: still close softly, just rest and dream as the word
• 2:13:50
  Speaker 2: of God has prayed softly over you in this continuing
• 2:13:53
  Speaker 2: time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply, as
• 2:13:59
  Speaker 2: every few moments you hear God's word being offered to you. Now,
• 2:14:05
  Speaker 2: just breathe and imagine and dream hear his whisper tonight,
• 2:14:18
  Speaker 2: come to me. You are safe here, no condemnation, only
• 2:14:24
  Speaker 2: my grace. Come to me tonight. Salve has come to
• 2:15:00
  Speaker 2: you by God's grace alone, through faith and Jesus alone.
• 2:15:05
  Speaker 2: Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight you will hear
• 2:15:42
  Speaker 2: rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight. The Holy
• 2:16:19
  Speaker 2: Spirit is present and caring for you. The Lord cares
• 2:16:24
  Speaker 2: for his own even while you sleep in your bed
• 2:16:59
  Speaker 2: in p she will both lie down and sleep, for
• 2:17:03
  Speaker 2: the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and dwell
• 2:17:09
  Speaker 2: in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, fold your
• 2:17:46
  Speaker 2: hands and rest in the presence of the Lord. Tonight
• 2:18:22
  Speaker 2: you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the Lord
• 2:18:25
  Speaker 2: will protect and care for you. Now tonight you can
• 2:19:01
  Speaker 2: lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will keep
• 2:19:05
  Speaker 2: you safe. God is your fortress. He is your place
• 2:19:41
  Speaker 2: of safety. He is your God, and you can trust
• 2:19:45
  Speaker 2: in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is your protector,
• 2:20:22
  Speaker 2: and he won't go to sleep or lets you stumble. Tonight,
• 2:20:26
  Speaker 2: the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
• 2:20:31
  Speaker 2: So you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
• 2:21:06
  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
• 2:21:09
  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
• 2:21:12
  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
• 2:21:50
  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
• 2:21:56
  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
• 2:22:02
  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your
• 2:22:37
  Speaker 2: faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 2:22:41
  Speaker 2: He is forever You're mighty rock and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 2:23:17
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 2:23:21
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 2:23:24
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight. He is preparing your heart to
• 2:23:28
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
• 2:24:05
  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God. He knows you,
• 2:24:08
  Speaker 2: He cares for you. You are always in his thoughts.
• 2:24:13
  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
• 2:24:46
  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same.
• 2:24:49
  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight, even when
• 2:25:26
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus sleeps soundly and soaking.
• 2:25:31
  Speaker 2: You rest now with the peace of Jesus. Hear his
• 2:25:57
  Speaker 2: whisper tonight, Come to me. You are safe here, no condemnation,
• 2:26:03
  Speaker 2: only my grace.
• 2:26:05
  Speaker 3: Come to me now.
• 2:26:38
  Speaker 2: Tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone,
• 2:26:43
  Speaker 2: through faith in Jesus alone. Salvation is yours.
• 2:26:48
  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
• 2:27:21
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 2:27:58
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
• 2:28:03
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 2:28:07
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 2:28:43
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 2:28:48
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold
• 2:29:26
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 2:30:02
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 2:30:05
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 2:30:41
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 2:30:45
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is your
• 2:31:20
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 2:31:24
  Speaker 2: trust in him.
• 2:31:26
  Speaker 3: For rest tonight.
• 2:32:00
  Speaker 2: Tonight, the Lord is your protector, and he won't go
• 2:32:03
  Speaker 2: to sleep or let you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of
• 2:32:07
  Speaker 2: Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy. So you can
• 2:32:11
  Speaker 2: rest knowing he is watching over you. The Lord will
• 2:32:47
  Speaker 2: keep you safe from all harm, and he will spread
• 2:32:50
  Speaker 2: his wings over you and keep you secure tonight. His
• 2:32:54
  Speaker 2: faithfulness is like a shield. No need tonight to keep
• 2:33:31
  Speaker 2: carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them. Jesus gives
• 2:33:37
  Speaker 2: you rest. He is gentle, he is humble. Rest in
• 2:33:42
  Speaker 2: Jesus and find his rest. Right now, your faith is firm,
• 2:34:18
  Speaker 2: and the Lord gives you perfect peace. He is forever
• 2:34:22
  Speaker 2: You're mighty arm and comfort. Don't be worried. Have faith
• 2:34:58
  Speaker 2: in God, and have faith in Jesus, and have faith
• 2:35:01
  Speaker 2: in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place for you.
• 2:35:05
  Speaker 2: Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to be with him.
• 2:35:10
  Speaker 2: Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name is now written
• 2:35:46
  Speaker 2: on the hand of God. He knows you, He cares
• 2:35:49
  Speaker 2: for you. You are always in his thoughts.
• 2:35:53
  Speaker 3: Just rest there.
• 2:35:54
  Speaker 2: Now the Lord and the Spirit are one and the sane,
• 2:36:29
  Speaker 2: and the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight, even when
• 2:37:05
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus sleeps soundly and soaking.
• 2:37:11
  Speaker 2: You rest now with the peace of Jesus. Hear his
• 2:37:37
  Speaker 2: whisper tonight. Come to me. You are safe here, no condemnation,
• 2:37:43
  Speaker 2: only my grace. Come to me now tonight. Salvation has
• 2:38:20
  Speaker 2: come to you by God's grace alone, through faith in
• 2:38:24
  Speaker 2: Jesus alone, Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight you
• 2:39:02
  Speaker 2: will hear rest without a worry and sleep sound tonight.
• 2:39:39
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
• 2:39:43
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 2:39:47
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 2:40:23
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 2:40:28
  Speaker 2: dwell in safely. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold
• 2:41:06
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 2:41:42
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 2:41:45
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 2:42:21
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 2:42:26
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your foret He is your
• 2:43:01
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 2:43:05
  Speaker 2: trust in Him for rest Tonight tonight. The Lord is
• 2:43:42
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or lets
• 2:43:44
  Speaker 2: you stumble.
• 2:43:45
  Speaker 3: Tonight.
• 2:43:46
  Speaker 2: The Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy.
• 2:43:51
  Speaker 2: So you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
• 2:44:27
  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
• 2:44:29
  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
• 2:44:33
  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
• 2:45:11
  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
• 2:45:16
  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
• 2:45:22
  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 2:45:25
  Speaker 3: Right now.
• 2:45:57
  Speaker 2: Your faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 2:46:01
  Speaker 2: He is forever You're mighty, rob and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 2:46:38
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 2:46:41
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 2:46:45
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to
• 2:46:49
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. Your name
• 2:47:25
  Speaker 2: is now written on the hand of God. He knows you,
• 2:47:29
  Speaker 2: He cares for you. You are always in his thoughts.
• 2:47:33
  Speaker 2: Just rest there now. The Lord and the Spirit are
• 2:48:08
  Speaker 2: one and the same, and the Lord's spirit sets you
• 2:48:12
  Speaker 2: free tonight, Even when storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus
• 2:48:49
  Speaker 2: sleeps soundly and soaking. You rest now with the peace
• 2:48:54
  Speaker 2: of Jesus. Ch hear his whisper tonight, come to me.
• 2:50:26
  Speaker 2: You are safe here, no condemnation, only my grace. Come
• 2:50:32
  Speaker 2: to me tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's
• 2:51:08
  Speaker 2: grace alone, through faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours.
• 2:51:14
  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
• 2:51:47
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep
• 2:51:51
  Speaker 2: soundment tonight. The Holy Spirit is present in caring for you.
• 2:52:29
  Speaker 2: The Lord cares for his own even while you sleep
• 2:52:33
  Speaker 2: in your bed in peace. You will both lie down
• 2:53:08
  Speaker 2: and sleep, for the Lord alone will help you rest,
• 2:53:13
  Speaker 2: abide and dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight,
• 2:53:52
  Speaker 2: fold your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 2:54:28
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 2:54:31
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 2:55:07
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 2:55:11
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is your
• 2:55:47
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 2:55:50
  Speaker 2: trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight. The Lord is
• 2:56:27
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or lets
• 2:56:30
  Speaker 2: you stumble. Tonight, the protector of Israel doesn't doze or
• 2:56:35
  Speaker 2: ever get drowsy, So you can rest knowing he is
• 2:56:39
  Speaker 2: watching over you. The Lord will keep you safe from
• 2:57:14
  Speaker 2: all harm, and he will spread his wings over you
• 2:57:18
  Speaker 2: and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield.
• 2:57:56
  Speaker 2: No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus
• 2:58:00
  Speaker 2: Us has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
• 2:58:06
  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 2:58:11
  Speaker 5: Right now.
• 2:58:43
  Speaker 2: Your faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 2:58:47
  Speaker 2: He is forever your mighty wife and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 2:59:23
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 2:59:27
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 2:59:30
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight. He is preparing your heart to
• 2:59:35
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. And now
• 2:59:58
  Speaker 2: glory be to the Father and to the Sun. Into
• 3:00:01
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is
• 3:00:04
  Speaker 2: now and ever shall be world without end. Amen, Welcome
• 3:00:12
  Speaker 2: to this time on abide meditation to guide you into
• 3:00:15
  Speaker 2: a relaxing night of sleep. This soothing story from Holy
• 3:00:20
  Speaker 2: Scripture will help you softly fall asleep in the caring
• 3:00:24
  Speaker 2: arms of God, who loves you and watches over you
• 3:00:27
  Speaker 2: as you rest. As you begin, shift your mind slowly
• 3:00:32
  Speaker 2: away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's
• 3:00:38
  Speaker 2: presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax.
• 3:00:44
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If
• 3:00:49
  Speaker 2: you fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 3:00:53
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
• 3:00:57
  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is present two even while you dream,
• 3:01:02
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 3:01:04
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 3:01:10
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 3:01:16
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 3:01:19
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
• 3:01:23
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 3:01:27
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 3:01:32
  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to
• 3:01:38
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins, just imagine
• 3:01:44
  Speaker 2: it lying down in a beautiful, lush green pasture, beside
• 3:01:52
  Speaker 2: a quiet, soothing stream, just not a care in the world.
• 3:01:58
  Speaker 2: Only feeling refreshed, feeling restored, protected, guided, even consoled and loved.
• 3:02:12
  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there is darkness, but never
• 3:02:17
  Speaker 2: so oppressing that it's to be feared. Because God is
• 3:02:22
  Speaker 2: with you, He has been, he is, then he will
• 3:02:27
  Speaker 2: be yet again. The twenty third Psalm is one of
• 3:02:31
  Speaker 2: the most beloved of all passages of scripture. King David,
• 3:02:36
  Speaker 2: who wrote the Psalm, grew up and worked as a shepherd,
• 3:02:40
  Speaker 2: so he knew a lot about pastures and streams and
• 3:02:44
  Speaker 2: sheep and shepherding. He loved seeing the Lord as a shepherd,
• 3:02:49
  Speaker 2: and he knew the shepherd's job is to care for you,
• 3:02:53
  Speaker 2: to make you feel safe, nourished, calm, and peaceful. Whether
• 3:03:00
  Speaker 2: your life feels peaceful tonight, your Father in heaven is
• 3:03:05
  Speaker 2: the good shepherd, and is present to love and care
• 3:03:09
  Speaker 2: for you. So this evening, as countless have for thousands
• 3:03:16
  Speaker 2: of years, before you settle in now, as the story
• 3:03:20
  Speaker 2: of the twenty third Psalm transforms you, listen now to
• 3:03:25
  Speaker 2: Psalm Chapter twenty three from the King James version. The
• 3:03:32
  Speaker 2: Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh
• 3:03:37
  Speaker 2: me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me
• 3:03:42
  Speaker 2: beside still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me
• 3:03:49
  Speaker 2: in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea,
• 3:03:54
  Speaker 2: though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
• 3:03:57
  Speaker 2: I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.
• 3:04:03
  Speaker 2: Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest
• 3:04:09
  Speaker 2: a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
• 3:04:14
  Speaker 2: Thou anointest my head with oil, and my cup runneth over. Surely,
• 3:04:20
  Speaker 2: goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
• 3:04:24
  Speaker 2: my life, and I will dwell in the house of
• 3:04:28
  Speaker 2: the Lord forever. Now listen once again, as you rest
• 3:04:35
  Speaker 2: even deeper from the amplified version spoken for you. The
• 3:04:42
  Speaker 2: Lord is your shepherd. He is here with you to
• 3:04:48
  Speaker 2: feed you, to guide you, and to shield you.
• 3:04:54
  Speaker 3: You shall not want.
• 3:04:57
  Speaker 2: See his eyes for a moment, how he looks at you,
• 3:05:02
  Speaker 2: The intense care and love in his eyes, the look
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  Speaker 2: that he knows everything about you, yet loves you anyway.
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  Speaker 2: It's impossible for him to love you any more than
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  Speaker 2: he does. Right now, just rest there. He lets you
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  Speaker 2: lie down in green pastures for a moment. Here, Feel
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  Speaker 2: the cool grasp beneath your feet, Look up into the
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  Speaker 2: bright blue sky, feel the warmth on your face. Just
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  Speaker 2: soak up everything that you imagine around you.
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  Speaker 3: Right now.
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  Speaker 2: He leads you beside the still and quiet waters. Hear
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  Speaker 2: it bubbling nearby, gentle soothing, not the torrent of rushing
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  Speaker 2: floodwaters you may feel at times, but stillness, quiet, refreshing water,
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  Speaker 2: cool water. Hear it, smell it, dangle your feet and
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  Speaker 2: toes in it. It is there to soothe you. He
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  Speaker 2: refreshes and restores your soul, your life. Everything broken is repaired.
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  Speaker 2: Anything decayed, it's revived. What is disrupted. Feel it become
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  Speaker 2: restored what has abandoned, Feel it become recovered what is detached,
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  Speaker 2: Feel it become connected again, and rest there Now He
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  Speaker 2: leads you in the paths of righteousness for his namesake,
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  Speaker 2: not simply wandering, but guided down a path, being led
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  Speaker 2: down a well worn path, a known path, a path
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  Speaker 2: chosen for you, for you, for Him, for your eternity,
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  Speaker 2: for his name, and for his glory. Even though you
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  Speaker 2: walk through the sunless valley of the shadow of Death,
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  Speaker 2: you will fear no evil, for you are with him.
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  Speaker 2: Yes there are shadows, Yes there are storms. Yes there
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  Speaker 2: is even the sound of distant thunder, but not sufficient
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  Speaker 2: to bring you fear. No storms surprise God, no thunder
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  Speaker 2: startles him. No shadows catch him unaware, nothing frightens him.
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  Speaker 2: Rest here in his strength, present, even in storms. His
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  Speaker 2: rod is there to protect you, his staff to guide you,
• 3:09:02
  Speaker 2: to comfort and console you. Just gentle, prodding, tender reminding.
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  Speaker 2: A rod that's feared by your enemies, but protective for you.
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  Speaker 2: A staff that's dreaded by those that seek to harm you,
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  Speaker 2: but serves to guide you from harm, to comfort you,
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  Speaker 2: to console you. Feel soothed now by your heavenly shepherd.
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  Speaker 2: He prepares a table before you, in the presence of
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  Speaker 2: your enemies. He prepares it the creator of the universe,
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  Speaker 2: the author of time. He prepares it for you, before you,
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  Speaker 2: and in the presence of your enemies. God's focus is
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  Speaker 2: on you, preparing you, providing for you. Take a moment
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  Speaker 2: now to sit at the table that He has prepared
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  Speaker 2: for you. He has anointed and refreshed your head with oil.
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  Speaker 2: Feel his hands on your head, Feel the oil in
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  Speaker 2: his hands, the oil running down from your head to
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  Speaker 2: dripping down your cheeks. Oil mixed with tears, his tears
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  Speaker 2: of joy, your tears of love. Feel chosen now, Feel loved,
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  Speaker 2: feel anointed. Your cup overflows. His blessings. Don't fill you,
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  Speaker 2: they overflow. You feel that right now, see it His
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  Speaker 2: blessings spilling out of your heart, your mind, your body,
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  Speaker 2: and your soul. Surely, goodness and mercy and unfailing love
• 3:11:33
  Speaker 2: shall follow you all the days of your life. Walk
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  Speaker 2: along for a moment, and then stop and look behind you.
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  Speaker 2: What do you see in your mind's eye?
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  Speaker 3: Who do you see?
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  Speaker 2: Imagine seeing goodness following you, Mercy walking right behind you.
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  Speaker 2: See unfailing love following you, always present, always close, walking
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  Speaker 2: in step, right behind you. Take a moment now to
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  Speaker 2: listen carefully and hear their steps. And you shall dwell
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  Speaker 2: forever throughout all of your days in the house and
• 3:12:34
  Speaker 2: in the presence of the Lord. Dwell not just in
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  Speaker 2: any old place, but living and staying as a permanent
• 3:12:45
  Speaker 2: resident in the House and presence of God, not an
• 3:12:51
  Speaker 2: earthly place of sticks and mud, but a heavenly palace
• 3:12:55
  Speaker 2: built by the Creator. And not just today, but tomorrow,
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  Speaker 2: all week, every month, year, decade, century, and millennia, for
• 3:13:09
  Speaker 2: all time forever. Now, rest in the green pasture by
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  Speaker 2: the still water, Rest safe from harm. Allow God's presence
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  Speaker 2: to free you, to save you. Breathe in God's peace
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  Speaker 2: and breathe out your worries, and now, with your eyes
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  Speaker 2: still close softly, just rest and dream as the word
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  Speaker 2: of God has prayed softly over you in this continuing
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  Speaker 2: time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply, as
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  Speaker 2: every few moments you hear God's word being offered to you. Now,
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  Speaker 2: just breathe and imagine and dream hear his whisper Tonight,
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  Speaker 2: come to me. You are safe here, no condemnation, only
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  Speaker 2: my grace. Come to me now tonight. Salve has come
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  Speaker 2: to you by God's grace alone, through faith and Jesus alone.
• 3:15:05
  Speaker 2: Salvation is yours. Rest there now tonight you will hear
• 3:15:42
  Speaker 2: rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight. The Holy
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  Speaker 2: Spirit is present and caring for you. The Lord cares
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  Speaker 2: for his own even while you sleep in your bed
• 3:16:59
  Speaker 2: in peace. If you will both lie down and sleep,
• 3:17:03
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
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  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, Fold
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  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence.
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  Speaker 5: Of the Lord.
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  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 3:18:25
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 3:19:01
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 3:19:05
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is your
• 3:19:40
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 3:19:44
  Speaker 2: trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is
• 3:20:21
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or lets
• 3:20:24
  Speaker 2: you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or
• 3:20:29
  Speaker 2: ever get drowsy. So you can rest knowing he is
• 3:20:33
  Speaker 2: watching over you. The Lord will keep you safe from
• 3:21:08
  Speaker 2: all harm, and he will spread his wings over you
• 3:21:11
  Speaker 2: and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield.
• 3:21:50
  Speaker 2: No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus
• 3:21:54
  Speaker 2: has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
• 3:22:00
  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 3:22:05
  Speaker 2: Right now, your faith is firm, and the Lord gives
• 3:22:39
  Speaker 2: you perfect peace. He is forever You're mighty rock and comfort.
• 3:23:16
  Speaker 2: Don't be worried. Have faith in God, and have faith
• 3:23:19
  Speaker 2: in Jesus, and have faith in the Holy Spirit to
• 3:23:23
  Speaker 2: prepare a place for you. Even tonight, He is preparing
• 3:23:28
  Speaker 2: your heart to be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise.
• 3:24:04
  Speaker 2: Your name is now written on the hand of God.
• 3:24:07
  Speaker 3: He knows you, He cares for you.
• 3:24:10
  Speaker 2: You are always in his thoughts. Just rest there Now
• 3:24:46
  Speaker 2: the Lord and the Spirit are one and the same.
• 3:24:49
  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight, even when
• 3:25:25
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus sleeps soundly and soa
• 3:25:31
  Speaker 2: can you rest now with the peace of Jesus. Hear
• 3:25:56
  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, Come to me. You are safe here,
• 3:26:01
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace.
• 3:26:05
  Speaker 3: Come to me now.
• 3:26:38
  Speaker 2: Tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone,
• 3:26:43
  Speaker 2: through faith in Jesus. Of salvation is yours.
• 3:26:48
  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
• 3:27:21
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 3:27:58
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present and caring for you. The
• 3:28:03
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 3:28:07
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 3:28:43
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 3:28:48
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, fold
• 3:29:26
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 3:30:01
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 3:30:05
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 3:30:41
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 3:30:45
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortress, He is your
• 3:31:20
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 3:31:24
  Speaker 2: trust in Him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is
• 3:32:01
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or let
• 3:32:04
  Speaker 2: you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or
• 3:32:09
  Speaker 2: ever get drowsy. So you can rest knowing he is
• 3:32:13
  Speaker 2: watching over you. The Lord will keep you safe from
• 3:32:48
  Speaker 2: all harm, and we will spread his wings over you
• 3:32:51
  Speaker 2: and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield.
• 3:33:30
  Speaker 2: No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus
• 3:33:34
  Speaker 2: has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
• 3:33:39
  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 3:33:45
  Speaker 2: Right now, your faith is firm, and the Lord gives
• 3:34:19
  Speaker 2: you perfect peace. He is forever You're mighty rock and comfort.
• 3:34:56
  Speaker 2: Don't be worried. Have faith in God, and have faith
• 3:34:59
  Speaker 2: in ye Jesus, to have faith in the Holy Spirit
• 3:35:03
  Speaker 2: to prepare a place for you. Even tonight, He is
• 3:35:07
  Speaker 2: preparing your heart to be with him. Rest in that
• 3:35:11
  Speaker 2: tranquil promise. Your name is now written on the hand
• 3:35:46
  Speaker 2: of God. He knows you, He cares for you. You
• 3:35:50
  Speaker 2: are always in his thoughts.
• 3:35:53
  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
• 3:36:26
  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same,
• 3:36:29
  Speaker 2: and the Lord's spirit sets you free. Tonight even when
• 3:37:05
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you. Jesus sleeps soundly, and so
• 3:37:11
  Speaker 2: can you rest. Now with the peace of Jesus, hear
• 3:37:37
  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
• 3:37:42
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace.
• 3:37:45
  Speaker 3: Come to me now tonight.
• 3:38:19
  Speaker 2: Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone, through
• 3:38:23
  Speaker 2: faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours. Rest there now
• 3:39:01
  Speaker 2: tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep soundly. Tonight.
• 3:39:39
  Speaker 2: The Holy Spirit is present in caring for you. The
• 3:39:43
  Speaker 2: Lord cares for his own even while you sleep in
• 3:39:47
  Speaker 2: your bed in peace. You will both lie down and sleep,
• 3:40:23
  Speaker 2: for the Lord alone will help you rest, abide and
• 3:40:28
  Speaker 2: dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight, fold
• 3:41:06
  Speaker 2: your hands and rest in the presence of the Lord.
• 3:41:42
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will sleep and wake up refreshed because the
• 3:41:45
  Speaker 2: Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight you
• 3:42:21
  Speaker 2: can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord will
• 3:42:25
  Speaker 2: keep you safe. God is your fortune. He is your
• 3:43:01
  Speaker 2: place of safety. He is your God, and you can
• 3:43:05
  Speaker 2: trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight, the Lord is
• 3:43:41
  Speaker 2: your protector, and he won't go to sleep or lets
• 3:43:44
  Speaker 2: you stumble. Tonight, the Protector of Israel doesn't doze or
• 3:43:49
  Speaker 2: ever get drowsy. So you can rest knowing he is
• 3:43:54
  Speaker 2: watching over you. The Lord will keep you safe from
• 3:44:28
  Speaker 2: all harm, and he will spread his wings over you
• 3:44:32
  Speaker 2: and keep you secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield.
• 3:45:10
  Speaker 2: No need tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus
• 3:45:14
  Speaker 2: has taken them. Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle,
• 3:45:20
  Speaker 2: he is humble. Rest in Jesus and find his rest
• 3:45:25
  Speaker 2: right now. Your faith is firm, and the Lord gives
• 3:45:59
  Speaker 2: you per peace. He is forever You're mighty body and comfort.
• 3:46:37
  Speaker 2: Don't be worried. Have faith in God, and have faith
• 3:46:40
  Speaker 2: in Jesus, and have faith in the Holy Spirit to
• 3:46:43
  Speaker 2: prepare a place for you. Even tonight. He is preparing
• 3:46:48
  Speaker 2: your heart to be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise.
• 3:47:25
  Speaker 2: Your name is now written on the hand of God.
• 3:47:28
  Speaker 2: He knows you, He cares for you. You are always
• 3:47:31
  Speaker 2: in his thoughts.
• 3:47:33
  Speaker 3: Just rest there now.
• 3:48:07
  Speaker 2: The Lord and the Spirit are one and the same,
• 3:48:10
  Speaker 2: And the Lord's spirit sets you free tonight. Even when
• 3:48:46
  Speaker 2: storms suddenly strike around you, Jesus sleeps soundly, and so
• 3:48:51
  Speaker 2: can you. Rest now with the peace of Jesus hear
• 3:50:23
  Speaker 2: his whisper tonight, come to me. You are safe here,
• 3:50:27
  Speaker 2: no condemnation, only my grace.
• 3:50:31
  Speaker 3: Come to me now.
• 3:51:04
  Speaker 2: Tonight. Salvation has come to you by God's grace alone,
• 3:51:09
  Speaker 2: through faith in Jesus alone, Salvation is yours.
• 3:51:14
  Speaker 3: Rest there now.
• 3:51:47
  Speaker 2: Tonight you will hear rest without a worry and sleep
• 3:51:51
  Speaker 2: sound tonight. The Holy Spirit is present in caring for you.
• 3:52:29
  Speaker 2: The Lord cares for his own even while you sleep
• 3:52:33
  Speaker 2: on your bed in peace. You will both lie down
• 3:53:07
  Speaker 2: and sleep, for the Lord alone will help you rest,
• 3:53:12
  Speaker 2: abide and dwell in safety. Doze a little now, sleep tonight,
• 3:53:52
  Speaker 2: Fold your hands and rest in the presence of the
• 3:53:54
  Speaker 2: word Tonight. You will sleep and wake up refreshed because
• 3:54:31
  Speaker 2: the Lord will protect and care for you. Now tonight
• 3:55:07
  Speaker 2: you can lie down and sleep soundly because the Lord
• 3:55:11
  Speaker 2: will keep you safe. God is your fortress. He is
• 3:55:46
  Speaker 2: your place of safety. He is your God, and you
• 3:55:50
  Speaker 2: can trust in him for rest tonight. Tonight. The Lord
• 3:56:27
  Speaker 2: is your protector, and he won't go to sleep or
• 3:56:30
  Speaker 2: lets you stumble.
• 3:56:31
  Speaker 5: Tonight.
• 3:56:32
  Speaker 2: The Protector of Israel doesn't doze or ever get drowsy,
• 3:56:37
  Speaker 2: so you can rest knowing he is watching over you.
• 3:57:12
  Speaker 2: The Lord will keep you safe from all harm, and
• 3:57:15
  Speaker 2: he will spread his wings over you and keep you
• 3:57:18
  Speaker 2: secure tonight. His faithfulness is like a shield. No need
• 3:57:56
  Speaker 2: tonight to keep carrying your heavy burdens. Jesus has taken them.
• 3:58:02
  Speaker 2: Jesus gives you rest. He is gentle, he is humble.
• 3:58:08
  Speaker 2: Rest in Jesus and find his rest.
• 3:58:11
  Speaker 3: Right now.
• 3:58:43
  Speaker 2: Your faith is firm, and the Lord gives you perfect peace.
• 3:58:47
  Speaker 2: He is forever. You're mighty, rob and comfort. Don't be worried.
• 3:59:23
  Speaker 2: Have faith in God, and have faith in Jesus, and
• 3:59:27
  Speaker 2: have faith in the Holy Spirit to prepare a place
• 3:59:30
  Speaker 2: for you. Even tonight, He is preparing your heart to
• 3:59:34
  Speaker 2: be with him. Rest in that tranquil promise. And now
• 3:59:58
  Speaker 2: glory be to the Father and to the Sign into
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  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is
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  Speaker 2: now and ever shall be world without end.
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