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Guided Meditation Vacation for Anxiety_ Worries and Relaxation into Sleep_ Jesus Calms The Storm · Abide Meditation App

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  Speaker 1: Find rest as you listen to this peaceful bedtime story.
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  Speaker 1: For more Bible stories that bring you refreshing sleep, download
• 0:08
  Speaker 1: the Abide app in the iTunes or Google play Store.
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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
• 0:29
  Speaker 2: you as you rest. As you begin, shift your mind
• 0:34
  Speaker 2: slowly away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in
• 0:40
  Speaker 2: God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes
• 0:45
  Speaker 2: and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles.
• 0:53
  Speaker 2: If you fall asleep before the story is finished, all
• 0:56
  Speaker 2: the better. I give you permission now to fall asleep
• 1:00
  Speaker 2: and dream sweet dreams. God is present too even while
• 1:05
  Speaker 2: you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now as
• 1:09
  Speaker 2: you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child
• 1:15
  Speaker 2: of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with your
• 1:19
  Speaker 2: presence and peace. Invite them to you and give them
• 1:24
  Speaker 2: the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be easy
• 1:29
  Speaker 2: as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now may
• 1:34
  Speaker 2: your Holy spirit, guide their dreams and renew their hearts
• 1:38
  Speaker 2: as they rest in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, now
• 1:45
  Speaker 2: drift off to the land of dreams. As the story begins,
• 1:53
  Speaker 2: it is late in the evening. The cool, moist breeze
• 1:57
  Speaker 2: from the Sea of Galilee blow through the open windows
• 2:01
  Speaker 2: of your house. You sense change is in the air.
• 2:07
  Speaker 2: After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore
• 2:13
  Speaker 2: of the Sea of Galilee. More and more people have
• 2:16
  Speaker 2: heard of this rabbi and the miracles that he has
• 2:20
  Speaker 2: done the needy. The demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing
• 2:26
  Speaker 2: Jesus and the disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts
• 2:32
  Speaker 2: of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a boat ready.
• 2:37
  Speaker 2: He wants to cross to the other side of the lake.
• 2:42
  Speaker 2: Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin to block some
• 2:49
  Speaker 2: of the evening sunlight, but for now, the red orange
• 2:53
  Speaker 2: glow can still be seen over the mountains to the west.
• 2:59
  Speaker 2: But anyone growing up on the shore of the Sea
• 3:01
  Speaker 2: of Galilee would be able to recognize the signs the
• 3:06
  Speaker 2: feeling in the air. A storm is approaching, storms are frightening,
• 3:15
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, A sudden burst of wind and the sound
• 3:21
  Speaker 2: of distant thunder. All can be signs of changes in
• 3:25
  Speaker 2: the weather. But there are other storms we face, two,
• 3:29
  Speaker 2: the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many
• 3:35
  Speaker 2: unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were bigger
• 3:40
  Speaker 2: than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and
• 3:45
  Speaker 2: time again, Yet even his closest followers question how they
• 3:50
  Speaker 2: could get through the next storm. These trials tested their faith,
• 3:56
  Speaker 2: and the testing of faith produces in ulrance and determination.
• 4:03
  Speaker 2: When storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the
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  Speaker 2: power to calm anything the world can throw at you.
• 4:12
  Speaker 2: But this evening, the disciples are getting restless. They sense
• 4:19
  Speaker 2: another storm approaching. So settle in now. As the story
• 4:24
  Speaker 2: unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the
• 4:32
  Speaker 2: other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale
• 4:38
  Speaker 2: for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over
• 4:43
  Speaker 2: your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once,
• 4:50
  Speaker 2: just up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a
• 4:54
  Speaker 2: fishing net into the sea when he called out to you.
• 4:58
  Speaker 2: Come after me, Jesus said, and I will make you
• 5:02
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 5:08
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 5:12
  Speaker 2: at Jesus and the growing darkness of night as you
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  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat and see him smile
• 5:20
  Speaker 2: at you, see his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 5:25
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 5:34
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 5:40
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 5:44
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 5:56
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 6:01
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 6:05
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 6:11
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 6:18
  Speaker 2: Somewhat Important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 6:22
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 6:26
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 6:30
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher.
• 6:37
  Speaker 2: He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 6:43
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 6:48
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 6:52
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 6:58
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head eyes there. You're going to
• 7:02
  Speaker 2: be on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your
• 7:06
  Speaker 2: warm bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself,
• 7:14
  Speaker 2: Let go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus.
• 7:18
  Speaker 2: See him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes
• 7:28
  Speaker 2: off his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through
• 7:31
  Speaker 2: the waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He
• 7:36
  Speaker 2: steps into the boat and you follow him along with
• 7:38
  Speaker 2: the other disciples. You push off from shore and start
• 7:44
  Speaker 2: across the water to the other side. The boat begins
• 7:48
  Speaker 2: to rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the
• 7:53
  Speaker 2: faint lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus
• 7:58
  Speaker 2: is lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look
• 8:04
  Speaker 2: in the night, Look at his face as he sleeps
• 8:10
  Speaker 2: in the boat, the boat rolling in the growing waves.
• 8:19
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and
• 8:25
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe
• 8:30
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in
• 8:36
  Speaker 2: God's arms. You Andrew and the other disciples continue working
• 8:45
  Speaker 2: to keep the boat on course. With so many people
• 8:49
  Speaker 2: on board, the side of the boat sits only a
• 8:52
  Speaker 2: bit above the water. You hope it will only take
• 8:56
  Speaker 2: a couple of hours to get where you're going. Harder
• 9:01
  Speaker 2: on the sails tipping the boat towards the down wind side.
• 9:06
  Speaker 2: You instinctively move towards the upwind side of the boat
• 9:11
  Speaker 2: to balance against the wind and help keep the boat
• 9:14
  Speaker 2: and afloat. The wind turns into a storm, slapping the
• 9:20
  Speaker 2: sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard and water
• 9:24
  Speaker 2: splashes against your back. You need to take down the sails,
• 9:28
  Speaker 2: which means the boat will stop moving forward. You will
• 9:32
  Speaker 2: have to wait out the storm. You can't even see
• 9:36
  Speaker 2: the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness
• 9:42
  Speaker 2: and wind and water splashing into the boat. You scoop
• 9:48
  Speaker 2: it out with a bail, and more splashes in. You
• 9:51
  Speaker 2: could be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping
• 9:56
  Speaker 2: warm and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in a
• 10:00
  Speaker 2: tipping boat in the middle of the dark night, with
• 10:04
  Speaker 2: no way to navigate back to shore. The boat is
• 10:08
  Speaker 2: now being blown across the sea by the wind. Feel
• 10:12
  Speaker 2: your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat. Feel
• 10:17
  Speaker 2: your back splashed by another wave. But through all of this,
• 10:24
  Speaker 2: your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep
• 10:30
  Speaker 2: through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully. As rain
• 10:37
  Speaker 2: and wind and waves crash onto the boat, Another large
• 10:46
  Speaker 2: gust hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 10:50
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 10:53
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other disciples.
• 10:57
  Speaker 2: Shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, You say,
• 11:02
  Speaker 2: we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid,
• 11:09
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, Oh, you of little faith.
• 11:18
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind, He rebukes the
• 11:25
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 11:32
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 11:38
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise and the
• 11:42
  Speaker 2: other disciples eyes. You are all safe. Your journey across
• 11:48
  Speaker 2: the sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples
• 11:54
  Speaker 2: marvel together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 12:00
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 12:04
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now, as you dream, feel
• 12:10
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life. Calm down to
• 12:14
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 12:22
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from
• 12:29
  Speaker 2: darkening skies. Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 12:36
  Speaker 2: distant thunder. Close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 12:44
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 12:52
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 12:58
  Speaker 2: as the word of God has prayed softly over you
• 13:01
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 13:08
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 13:12
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 13:24
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the living God that transforms.
• 13:29
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 13:35
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep, Oh peaceful and
• 13:39
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, Be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 13:44
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 13:49
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 13:55
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them to night a pure heart.
• 14:01
  Speaker 2: Oh God, give them again the joy that comes from
• 14:06
  Speaker 2: your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they can
• 14:11
  Speaker 2: sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to
• 14:16
  Speaker 2: face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your
• 14:30
  Speaker 2: mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead
• 14:37
  Speaker 2: in God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your
• 14:42
  Speaker 2: eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out
• 14:48
  Speaker 2: your troubles. If you fall asleep before the story is finished,
• 14:53
  Speaker 2: all the better. I give you permission now to fall
• 14:56
  Speaker 2: asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is present too, even
• 15:02
  Speaker 2: while you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now
• 15:07
  Speaker 2: as you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished
• 15:12
  Speaker 2: child of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with
• 15:16
  Speaker 2: your presence and peace. Invite them to you and give
• 15:21
  Speaker 2: them the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be
• 15:25
  Speaker 2: easy as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now
• 15:31
  Speaker 2: may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and renew their
• 15:34
  Speaker 2: hearts as they rest in you. In Jesus name. Amen,
• 15:42
  Speaker 2: Now drift off to the land of dreams. As the
• 15:46
  Speaker 2: story begins. It is late in the evening. The cool,
• 15:54
  Speaker 2: moist breeze from the Sea of Galilee blows through the
• 15:57
  Speaker 2: open windows of your house you since change is in
• 16:02
  Speaker 2: the air. After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards
• 16:09
  Speaker 2: the shore of the Sea of Galilee. More and more
• 16:13
  Speaker 2: people have heard of this rabbi and the miracles that
• 16:17
  Speaker 2: he has done the needy. The demanding crowds continue to grow,
• 16:23
  Speaker 2: pressing Jesus and the disciples towards the sea. Over the
• 16:29
  Speaker 2: shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a
• 16:32
  Speaker 2: boat ready. He wants to cross to the other side
• 16:37
  Speaker 2: of the lake. Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin
• 16:44
  Speaker 2: to block some of the evening sunlight, but for now,
• 16:49
  Speaker 2: the red orange glow can still be seen over the
• 16:53
  Speaker 2: mountains to the west. But anyone growing up on the
• 16:58
  Speaker 2: shore of the Sea of Galilee would be able to
• 17:01
  Speaker 2: recognize the signs. The feeling in the air. A storm
• 17:08
  Speaker 2: is approaching, storms are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst
• 17:16
  Speaker 2: of wind, and the sound of distant thunder all can
• 17:21
  Speaker 2: be signs of changes in the weather. But there are
• 17:24
  Speaker 2: other storms we face, too, the storms of life. The
• 17:29
  Speaker 2: disciples following Jesus saw many unexpected storms blow into their lives,
• 17:36
  Speaker 2: but none were bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus
• 17:41
  Speaker 2: delivered them time and time again, Yet even his closest
• 17:45
  Speaker 2: followers question how they could get through the next storm.
• 17:51
  Speaker 2: These trials tested their faith, and the testing of faith
• 17:56
  Speaker 2: reduces endurance and determination when storms come into your life unexpectedly,
• 18:04
  Speaker 2: Jesus has the power to calm anything the world can
• 18:08
  Speaker 2: throw at you. But this evening, the disciples are getting restless.
• 18:16
  Speaker 2: They sense another storm approaching. So settle in now. As
• 18:21
  Speaker 2: the story unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew
• 18:29
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and
• 18:34
  Speaker 2: a bale for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves
• 18:40
  Speaker 2: splash over your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near
• 18:46
  Speaker 2: here once, just up the seashore. You and Andrew were
• 18:50
  Speaker 2: casting a fishing net into the sea when he called
• 18:53
  Speaker 2: out to you. Come after me, Jesus said, and I
• 18:58
  Speaker 2: will make you fishers of men. You're still learning what
• 19:04
  Speaker 2: that means. You wonder what Jesus will ask you to do.
• 19:09
  Speaker 2: Look up at Jesus in the growing darkness of night
• 19:13
  Speaker 2: as you get ready to board the boat, and see
• 19:17
  Speaker 2: him smile at you, see his eyes as he thinks
• 19:21
  Speaker 2: of you. How does it feel to trust Jesus, with
• 19:26
  Speaker 2: your journey ahead, Now rest for another moment. Just breathe
• 19:35
  Speaker 2: in trust from God, let the Holy Spirit fill you
• 19:39
  Speaker 2: with faith, and then breathe out and release your worries.
• 19:46
  Speaker 2: Rest now in God's arms. You finish preparing for the
• 19:55
  Speaker 2: journey across the lake at night. The wind seems to
• 19:59
  Speaker 2: be picking up, and the larger waves start to lap
• 20:05
  Speaker 2: against the pebbles on the shore. Your hair begins to
• 20:10
  Speaker 2: blow slightly around your ears and neck. Somewhat important pushes
• 20:17
  Speaker 2: his way through the crowd. He is dressed like a
• 20:20
  Speaker 2: teacher of religious law. He looks impressed at the crowds
• 20:24
  Speaker 2: and the excitement about the healings. He sees you and
• 20:29
  Speaker 2: the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher. He
• 20:35
  Speaker 2: calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 20:40
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 20:45
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 20:49
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 20:56
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 20:59
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm
• 21:04
  Speaker 2: bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself? Let
• 21:12
  Speaker 2: go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See
• 21:16
  Speaker 2: him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off
• 21:25
  Speaker 2: his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through the
• 21:29
  Speaker 2: waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He steps
• 21:33
  Speaker 2: into the boat, and you follow him along with the
• 21:36
  Speaker 2: other disciples. You push off from shore and start across
• 21:42
  Speaker 2: the water to the other side. The boat begins to
• 21:46
  Speaker 2: rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the faint
• 21:51
  Speaker 2: lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is
• 21:56
  Speaker 2: lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look in
• 22:02
  Speaker 2: the night? Look at his face as he sleeps in
• 22:07
  Speaker 2: the boat, the boat rolling in the growing waves, Rest
• 22:17
  Speaker 2: for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and let
• 22:23
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe out
• 22:28
  Speaker 2: and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You,
• 22:39
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples continue working to keep the
• 22:43
  Speaker 2: boat on course. With so many people on board, the
• 22:47
  Speaker 2: side of the boat sits only a bit above the water.
• 22:52
  Speaker 2: You hope it will only take a couple of hours
• 22:54
  Speaker 2: to get where you're going. The wind pulls harder on
• 22:58
  Speaker 2: the sails tipping the boat towards the down wind side.
• 23:04
  Speaker 2: You instinctively move towards the upwind side of the boat
• 23:08
  Speaker 2: to balance against the wind and help keep the boat afloat.
• 23:13
  Speaker 2: The wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back
• 23:18
  Speaker 2: and forth. The boat rocks hard and water splashes against
• 23:22
  Speaker 2: your back. You need to take down the sails, which
• 23:26
  Speaker 2: means the boat will stop moving forward. You will have
• 23:30
  Speaker 2: to wait out the storm. You can't even see the
• 23:34
  Speaker 2: village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and
• 23:39
  Speaker 2: wind and water splashing into the boat. You scoop it
• 23:45
  Speaker 2: out with a bail, and more splashes in. You could
• 23:49
  Speaker 2: be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping warm
• 23:53
  Speaker 2: and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in a tipping
• 23:58
  Speaker 2: boat in the middle of the dark night, with no
• 24:01
  Speaker 2: way to navigate back to shore. The boat is now
• 24:05
  Speaker 2: being blown across the sea by the wind. Feel your
• 24:10
  Speaker 2: feet splashing in water on the wooden boat, feel your
• 24:14
  Speaker 2: back splashed by another wave. But through all of this,
• 24:21
  Speaker 2: your teacher Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep
• 24:28
  Speaker 2: through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully his rain
• 24:35
  Speaker 2: and wind and waves crash onto the boat another large
• 24:44
  Speaker 2: gust hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 24:48
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 24:51
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other disciples.
• 24:55
  Speaker 2: Shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, you say, eyeing.
• 25:02
  Speaker 2: Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid? He says,
• 25:07
  Speaker 2: still lying down, Oh you of little faith. Jesus gets
• 25:16
  Speaker 2: up and rebukes the wind. He rebukes the sea all
• 25:24
  Speaker 2: around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds are gone.
• 25:32
  Speaker 2: Look at the waves just gently lapping against the side
• 25:36
  Speaker 2: of the boat. See the surprise and the other disciples eyes.
• 25:42
  Speaker 2: You are all safe. Your journey across the sea continues.
• 25:49
  Speaker 2: You and Andrew and the other disciples marvel together as
• 25:53
  Speaker 2: you land the boat on the other side. What kind
• 25:57
  Speaker 2: of man is this that even the wind and the
• 26:02
  Speaker 2: sea obey him? Now as you dream fuel the winds
• 26:08
  Speaker 2: and storms in your life, calm down to a gentle
• 26:12
  Speaker 2: breeze and see Jesus right there next to you. But
• 26:19
  Speaker 2: for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from darkening skies.
• 26:29
  Speaker 2: Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of distant thunder.
• 26:36
  Speaker 2: Close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe
• 26:41
  Speaker 2: in God's peace and breathe out your troubles and now,
• 26:50
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 26:55
  Speaker 2: as the word of God has prayed softly over you
• 26:59
  Speaker 2: in this continuous time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 27:05
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 27:09
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 27:21
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the Living God that transforms.
• 27:27
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 27:32
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep. Oh peaceful and
• 27:37
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 27:42
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 27:47
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 27:53
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure heart
• 27:58
  Speaker 2: of God. Give them again the joy that comes from
• 28:03
  Speaker 2: your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they can
• 28:09
  Speaker 2: sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to
• 28:13
  Speaker 2: face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your
• 28:31
  Speaker 2: mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries, soak instead
• 28:38
  Speaker 2: in God's presence and begin to get comfortable, close your
• 28:43
  Speaker 2: eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out
• 28:49
  Speaker 2: your troubles. If you fall asleep before the story is finished,
• 28:54
  Speaker 2: all the better. I give you permission now to fall
• 28:57
  Speaker 2: asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is present too, even
• 29:03
  Speaker 2: while you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now
• 29:08
  Speaker 2: as you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished
• 29:13
  Speaker 2: child of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with
• 29:17
  Speaker 2: your presence and peace. Invite them to you and give
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  Speaker 2: them the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be
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  Speaker 2: easy as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now
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  Speaker 2: may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and renew their
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  Speaker 2: hearts as they rest in you. In Jesus' name. Amen,
• 29:43
  Speaker 2: Now drift off to the land of dreams. As the
• 29:47
  Speaker 2: story begins. It is late in the evening. The cool,
• 29:55
  Speaker 2: moist breeze from the Sea of Galilee blows through the
• 29:59
  Speaker 2: open windows of your house. You sense change is in
• 30:03
  Speaker 2: the air. After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards
• 30:10
  Speaker 2: the shore of the Sea of Galilee. More and more
• 30:14
  Speaker 2: people have heard of this rabbi and the miracles that
• 30:18
  Speaker 2: he has done. The needy, the demanding crowds continue to grow,
• 30:24
  Speaker 2: pressing Jesus and the disciples towards the sea. Over the
• 30:30
  Speaker 2: shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a
• 30:33
  Speaker 2: boat ready, he wants to cross to the other side
• 30:38
  Speaker 2: of the lake. Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin
• 30:45
  Speaker 2: to block some of the evening sunlight, but for now,
• 30:50
  Speaker 2: the red orange glow can still be seen over the
• 30:54
  Speaker 2: mountains to the west. But anyone growing up on the
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  Speaker 2: shore of the Sea of Galilee would be able to
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  Speaker 2: recognize the signs. The feeling in the air a storm
• 31:09
  Speaker 2: is approaching. Storms are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst
• 31:17
  Speaker 2: of wind, and the sound of distant thunder all can
• 31:22
  Speaker 2: be signs of changes in the weather. But there are
• 31:26
  Speaker 2: other storms we face, two the storms of life. The
• 31:31
  Speaker 2: disciples following Jesus saw many unexpected storms blow into their lives,
• 31:37
  Speaker 2: but none were bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus
• 31:42
  Speaker 2: delivered them time and time again, yet even his closest
• 31:47
  Speaker 2: followers question how they could get through the next storm.
• 31:52
  Speaker 2: These trials tested their faith, and the testing of faith
• 31:57
  Speaker 2: reduces endurance and determination. When storms come into your life unexpectedly.
• 32:05
  Speaker 2: Jesus has the power to calm anything the world can
• 32:09
  Speaker 2: throw at you. But this evening the disciples are getting restless.
• 32:17
  Speaker 2: They sense another storm approaching. So settle in now. As
• 32:22
  Speaker 2: the story unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew
• 32:30
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and
• 32:35
  Speaker 2: a bale for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves
• 32:41
  Speaker 2: splash over your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near
• 32:47
  Speaker 2: here once, just up the seashore. You and Andrew were
• 32:51
  Speaker 2: casting a fishing net into the sea when he called
• 32:54
  Speaker 2: out to you. Come after me, Jesus said, and I
• 32:59
  Speaker 2: will make you fishers of men. You're still learning what
• 33:05
  Speaker 2: that means. You wonder what Jesus will ask you to do.
• 33:10
  Speaker 2: Look up at Jesus and the growing darkness of night
• 33:14
  Speaker 2: as you get ready to board the boat, and see
• 33:18
  Speaker 2: him smile at you, see his eyes as he thinks
• 33:22
  Speaker 2: of you. How does it feel to trust Jesus with
• 33:27
  Speaker 2: your journey ahead? Now rest for another moment. Just breathe
• 33:36
  Speaker 2: in trust from God, let the Holy Spirit fill you
• 33:41
  Speaker 2: with faith, and then breathe out and release your worries.
• 33:47
  Speaker 2: Rest now in God's arms. You finish preparing for the
• 33:56
  Speaker 2: journey across the lake. At night seems to be picking up,
• 34:02
  Speaker 2: and the larger waves start to lap against the pebbles
• 34:07
  Speaker 2: on the shore. Your hair begins to blow slightly around
• 34:13
  Speaker 2: your ears and neck. Somewhat Important pushes his way through
• 34:18
  Speaker 2: the crowd. He is dressed like a teacher of religious law.
• 34:23
  Speaker 2: He looks impressed at the crowds and the excitement about
• 34:27
  Speaker 2: the healings. He sees you and the other disciples preparing
• 34:32
  Speaker 2: the boat for Jesus teacher. He calls out to Jesus,
• 34:37
  Speaker 2: I'll follow you wherever you go. Foxes have dens to
• 34:43
  Speaker 2: live in, and birds have nests. Jesus replies, but the
• 34:48
  Speaker 2: son of man has no place to lay his head. Indeed,
• 34:54
  Speaker 2: tonight you don't have any place to lay your head either.
• 35:00
  Speaker 2: It's going to be on a small, crowded boat. It's
• 35:03
  Speaker 2: not like your warm bed just across the village, is it.
• 35:12
  Speaker 2: Feel yourself, let go of your tasks and worries to
• 35:15
  Speaker 2: follow Jesus. See him waving to you, saying follow me.
• 35:25
  Speaker 2: Jesus takes off his sandals, pulls up his robes, and
• 35:29
  Speaker 2: walks through the waves to the boat that you've been preparing.
• 35:34
  Speaker 2: He steps into the boat and you follow him along
• 35:37
  Speaker 2: with the other disciples. You push off from shore and
• 35:42
  Speaker 2: start across the water to the other side. The boat
• 35:46
  Speaker 2: begins to rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward
• 35:51
  Speaker 2: the faint lights of a village in the distance. Soon
• 35:56
  Speaker 2: Jesus is lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus
• 36:03
  Speaker 2: look in the night? Look at his face as he
• 36:07
  Speaker 2: sleeps in the boat? The boat rolling in the growing waves,
• 36:18
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and
• 36:23
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe
• 36:28
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in
• 36:34
  Speaker 2: God's arms. You, Andrew and the other disciples continue working
• 36:43
  Speaker 2: to keep the boat on course. With so many people
• 36:47
  Speaker 2: on board, the side of the boat sits only a
• 36:50
  Speaker 2: bit above the water. You hope it will only take
• 36:54
  Speaker 2: a couple of hours to get where you're going. The
• 36:57
  Speaker 2: wind pulls harder on the sail, tipping the boat towards
• 37:02
  Speaker 2: the down wind side. You instinctively move towards the upwind
• 37:08
  Speaker 2: side of the boat to balance against the wind and
• 37:11
  Speaker 2: help keep the boat afloat. The wind turns into a storm,
• 37:17
  Speaker 2: slapping the sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard
• 37:22
  Speaker 2: and water splashes against your back. You need to take
• 37:26
  Speaker 2: down the sails, which means the boat will stop moving forward.
• 37:30
  Speaker 2: You will have to wait out the storm. You can't
• 37:34
  Speaker 2: even see the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's
• 37:38
  Speaker 2: just darkness and wind and water splashing into the boat.
• 37:45
  Speaker 2: You scoop it out with a bail, and more splashes in. It.
• 37:50
  Speaker 2: Could be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping
• 37:54
  Speaker 2: warm and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in a
• 37:58
  Speaker 2: tipping boat in the middle of the dark night, with
• 38:02
  Speaker 2: no way to navigate back to shore. The boat is
• 38:06
  Speaker 2: now being blown across the sea by the wind. Feel
• 38:11
  Speaker 2: your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat, feel
• 38:15
  Speaker 2: your back splashed by another wave. But through all of this,
• 38:22
  Speaker 2: your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep
• 38:29
  Speaker 2: through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully. His rain
• 38:36
  Speaker 2: and wind and waves crash onto the boat. Another large
• 38:45
  Speaker 2: gust hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 38:49
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 38:52
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other disciples.
• 38:56
  Speaker 2: Shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, you
• 39:00
  Speaker 2: say we're dying. Jesus wakes up Why are you so afraid,
• 39:07
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, Oh you of little faith,
• 39:16
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind, He rebukes the
• 39:23
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 39:31
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 39:36
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise in the
• 39:40
  Speaker 2: other disciples eyes. You are all safe. Your journey across
• 39:47
  Speaker 2: the sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples
• 39:53
  Speaker 2: marvel together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 39:58
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 40:02
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now as you dream fuel
• 40:08
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life, calm down to
• 40:13
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze, and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 40:20
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms. Protect it from
• 40:27
  Speaker 2: darkening skies. Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 40:34
  Speaker 2: distant thunder. Close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 40:42
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 40:51
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 40:56
  Speaker 2: as the Word of God has prayed softly over you
• 41:00
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 41:06
  Speaker 2: and deeply as every few moments you hear God's word
• 41:10
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 41:22
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the living God that transforms.
• 41:28
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 41:33
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep. Oh, peaceful and
• 41:38
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, Be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 41:43
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 41:48
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 41:54
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure heart. God,
• 42:02
  Speaker 2: give them again the joy that comes from your salvation. God,
• 42:07
  Speaker 2: grant this one peace so they can sleep soundlessly and
• 42:12
  Speaker 2: awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to face the day ahead.
• 42:16
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your mind slowly away from
• 42:34
  Speaker 2: today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's presence and
• 42:41
  Speaker 2: begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax. Breathe
• 42:47
  Speaker 2: in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If you
• 42:53
  Speaker 2: fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 42:56
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and sweet dreams.
• 43:03
  Speaker 2: God is present too. Even while you dream. Listen to
• 43:07
  Speaker 2: me pray for you now as you begin to sleep.
• 43:11
  Speaker 2: Dear God, for this cherished child of yours, fill their
• 43:16
  Speaker 2: heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace. Invite
• 43:22
  Speaker 2: them to you and give them the rest for their souls.
• 43:26
  Speaker 2: Let their sleep be easy as you lift their burdens
• 43:30
  Speaker 2: and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit guide their
• 43:35
  Speaker 2: dreams and renew their hearts as they rest in you.
• 43:40
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to the land
• 43:46
  Speaker 2: of dreams. As the story begins, it is late in
• 43:53
  Speaker 2: the evening. The cool, moist breeze from the Sea of
• 43:58
  Speaker 2: Galilee blows through the the open windows of your house.
• 44:03
  Speaker 2: You sense change is in the air. After eating, the
• 44:08
  Speaker 2: disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore of the Sea
• 44:13
  Speaker 2: of Galilee. More and more people have heard of this
• 44:17
  Speaker 2: rabbi and the miracles that he has done the needy.
• 44:22
  Speaker 2: The demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus and the
• 44:27
  Speaker 2: disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts of the crowd,
• 44:33
  Speaker 2: Jesus tells them to get a boat ready. He wants
• 44:37
  Speaker 2: to cross to the other side of the lake. Night
• 44:42
  Speaker 2: is falling. Small gray clouds begin to block some of
• 44:48
  Speaker 2: the evening sunlight, But for now, the red orange glow
• 44:53
  Speaker 2: can still be seen over the mountains to the west.
• 44:58
  Speaker 2: But anyone growing up on the shore of the Sea
• 45:01
  Speaker 2: of Galilee would be able to recognize the signs. The
• 45:06
  Speaker 2: feeling in the air a storm is approaching. Storms are frightening,
• 45:15
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind, and the sound
• 45:20
  Speaker 2: of distant thunder all can be signs of changes in
• 45:24
  Speaker 2: the weather. But there are other storms we face, two
• 45:29
  Speaker 2: the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many
• 45:34
  Speaker 2: unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were bigger
• 45:40
  Speaker 2: than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and
• 45:44
  Speaker 2: time again, yet even his closest followers question how they
• 45:50
  Speaker 2: could get through the next storm. These trials tested their faith,
• 45:56
  Speaker 2: and the testing of faith produces endurance and determination. When
• 46:03
  Speaker 2: storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the power
• 46:07
  Speaker 2: to calm anything the world can throw at you. But
• 46:12
  Speaker 2: this evening, the disciples are getting restless. They sense another
• 46:19
  Speaker 2: storm approaching, So settle in now. As the story unfolds
• 46:26
  Speaker 2: through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the other
• 46:32
  Speaker 2: disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale for
• 46:37
  Speaker 2: the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over your
• 46:43
  Speaker 2: bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once, just
• 46:49
  Speaker 2: up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a fishing
• 46:54
  Speaker 2: net into the sea when he called out to you.
• 46:57
  Speaker 2: Come after me. Jesus said, and I will make you
• 47:01
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 47:08
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 47:12
  Speaker 2: at Jesus in the growing darkness of night as you
• 47:15
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 47:19
  Speaker 2: at you, see his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 47:25
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 47:34
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 47:40
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 47:44
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 47:55
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake. At night,
• 48:00
  Speaker 2: the wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 48:04
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 48:10
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 48:17
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 48:21
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 48:25
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings, He
• 48:30
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for
• 48:34
  Speaker 2: Jesus teacher. He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you
• 48:39
  Speaker 2: wherever you go. Foxes have dens to live in, and
• 48:45
  Speaker 2: birds have nests. Jesus replies, but the son of man
• 48:50
  Speaker 2: has no place to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you
• 48:57
  Speaker 2: don't have any place to lay your head either. You're
• 49:01
  Speaker 2: going to be on a small, crowded boat. It's not
• 49:05
  Speaker 2: like your warm bed just across the village, is it.
• 49:13
  Speaker 2: Feel yourself, let go of your tasks and worries to
• 49:16
  Speaker 2: follow Jesus. See him waving to you, saying follow me.
• 49:26
  Speaker 2: Jesus takes off his sandals, pulls up his robes, and
• 49:30
  Speaker 2: walks through the waves to the boat that you've been preparing.
• 49:35
  Speaker 2: He steps into the boat, and you follow him along
• 49:38
  Speaker 2: with the other disciples. You push off from shore and
• 49:43
  Speaker 2: start across the water to the other side. The boat
• 49:47
  Speaker 2: begins to rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward
• 49:52
  Speaker 2: the faint lights of a village in the distance. Soon
• 49:57
  Speaker 2: Jesus is lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus.
• 50:04
  Speaker 2: Look in the night, look at his face as he
• 50:09
  Speaker 2: sleeps in the boat. The boat rolling in the growing waves,
• 50:19
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and
• 50:25
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe
• 50:29
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in
• 50:35
  Speaker 2: God's arms. You, Andrew and the other disciples continue working
• 50:44
  Speaker 2: to keep the boat on course. With so many people
• 50:48
  Speaker 2: on board, the side of the boat sits only a
• 50:51
  Speaker 2: bit above the water. You hope it will only take
• 50:55
  Speaker 2: a couple of hours to get where you're going. The
• 50:59
  Speaker 2: wind pulls harder on the sails, tipping the boat towards
• 51:03
  Speaker 2: the down wind side. You instinctively move towards the upwind
• 51:09
  Speaker 2: side of the boat to balance against the wind and
• 51:12
  Speaker 2: help keep the boat afloat. The wind turns into a storm,
• 51:18
  Speaker 2: slapping the sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard
• 51:23
  Speaker 2: and water splashes against your back. You need to take
• 51:27
  Speaker 2: down the sails, which means the boat will stop moving forward.
• 51:32
  Speaker 2: You will have to wait out the storm. You can't
• 51:35
  Speaker 2: even see the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's
• 51:39
  Speaker 2: just darkness and wind and water splashing it into the boat.
• 51:46
  Speaker 2: You scoop it out with a bail, and more splashes in.
• 51:51
  Speaker 2: You could be at home right now, in your bed,
• 51:54
  Speaker 2: sleeping warm and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in
• 51:59
  Speaker 2: a tipping boat in the middle of the dark night,
• 52:03
  Speaker 2: with no way to navigate back to shore. The boat
• 52:07
  Speaker 2: is now being blown across the sea by the wind.
• 52:11
  Speaker 2: Feel your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat,
• 52:16
  Speaker 2: feel your back splashed by another wave. But through all
• 52:21
  Speaker 2: of this, your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can
• 52:29
  Speaker 2: he sleep through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully
• 52:36
  Speaker 2: As rain and wind and waves crash onto the boat.
• 52:45
  Speaker 2: Another large gust hits you. Some of the men lean
• 52:49
  Speaker 2: the wrong way, and for a moment you have the
• 52:52
  Speaker 2: gut wrenching feeling that the boat may tip over. You
• 52:56
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples. Shake Jesus and wake him up.
• 53:00
  Speaker 2: Save us, Lord, You say, we're dying. Jesus wakes up.
• 53:07
  Speaker 2: Why are you so afraid? He says, still lying down,
• 53:12
  Speaker 2: Oh you of little faith. Jesus gets up and rebukes
• 53:21
  Speaker 2: the wind, He rebukes the sea all around you. Suddenly
• 53:29
  Speaker 2: it's calm. The strong winds are gone. Look at the
• 53:35
  Speaker 2: waves just gently lapping against the side of the boat.
• 53:40
  Speaker 2: See the surprise and the other disciples eyes. You are
• 53:44
  Speaker 2: all safe. Your journey across the sea continues. You and
• 53:52
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples marvel together as you land
• 53:56
  Speaker 2: the boat on the other side. What kind of man
• 54:00
  Speaker 2: is this that even the wind and the sea obey him?
• 54:07
  Speaker 2: Now as you dream, feel the winds and storms in
• 54:11
  Speaker 2: your life. Calm down to a gentle breeze and see
• 54:17
  Speaker 2: Jesus right there next to you. But for tonight, rest
• 54:24
  Speaker 2: safe from storms, Protect it from darkening skies. Allow God's
• 54:32
  Speaker 2: presence to muffle the sound of distant thunder. Close your
• 54:38
  Speaker 2: eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe in God's
• 54:44
  Speaker 2: peace and breathe out your troubles. And now, with your
• 54:52
  Speaker 2: eyes still close softly, just rest and dream as the
• 54:58
  Speaker 2: Word of God has prayed softly over you in this
• 55:01
  Speaker 2: continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply,
• 55:08
  Speaker 2: as every few moments you hear God's word being offered
• 55:12
  Speaker 2: to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream. May
• 55:24
  Speaker 2: you be blessed by the Living God that transforms. May
• 55:29
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray now
• 55:35
  Speaker 2: for you as you fall asleep, Oh peaceful and loving Father,
• 55:41
  Speaker 2: be merciful to this one, Oh God, because of your
• 55:44
  Speaker 2: constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe away their
• 55:49
  Speaker 2: sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of joy and
• 55:55
  Speaker 2: gladness create in them tonight, are heart, Oh God, give
• 56:03
  Speaker 2: them again the joy that comes from your salvation. God,
• 56:08
  Speaker 2: grant this one peace so they can sleep soundlessly and
• 56:13
  Speaker 2: awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to face the day ahead.
• 56:17
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your mind slowly away from
• 56:35
  Speaker 2: today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's presence and
• 56:42
  Speaker 2: begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax. Breathe
• 56:48
  Speaker 2: in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If you
• 56:54
  Speaker 2: fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 56:57
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asad, sleep and
• 57:00
  Speaker 2: dream sweet dreams. God is present too, even while you dream.
• 57:08
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 57:10
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 57:17
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 57:22
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 57:26
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy. As you lift
• 57:30
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 57:35
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 57:39
  Speaker 2: in you In Jesus' name, Amen, now drift off to
• 57:47
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins, it is
• 57:54
  Speaker 2: late in the evening. The cool, moist breeze from the
• 57:58
  Speaker 2: Sea of Galilee blows through the open windows of your house.
• 58:04
  Speaker 2: You sense change is in the air. After eating, the
• 58:09
  Speaker 2: disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore of the Sea
• 58:14
  Speaker 2: of Galilee. More and more people have heard of this
• 58:18
  Speaker 2: rabbi and the miracles that he has done. The needy.
• 58:23
  Speaker 2: The demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus and the
• 58:28
  Speaker 2: disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts of the crowd,
• 58:34
  Speaker 2: Jesus tells them to get a boat ready. He wants
• 58:38
  Speaker 2: to cross to the other side of the lake. Night
• 58:43
  Speaker 2: is falling. Small gray clouds begin to block some of
• 58:49
  Speaker 2: the evening sunlight, but for now, the red orange glow
• 58:54
  Speaker 2: can still be seen over the mountains to the west
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  Speaker 2: that anyone growing up on the shore of the Sea
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  Speaker 2: of Galilee would be able to recognize the signs the
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  Speaker 2: feeling in the air. A storm is approaching. Storms are frightening,
• 59:16
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind, and the sound
• 59:21
  Speaker 2: of distant thunder all can be signs of changes in
• 59:26
  Speaker 2: the weather. But there are other storms we face, two
• 59:30
  Speaker 2: the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many
• 59:36
  Speaker 2: unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were bigger
• 59:41
  Speaker 2: than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and
• 59:46
  Speaker 2: time again, Yet even his closest followers question how they
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  Speaker 2: could get through the next storm. These trials tested their faith,
• 59:57
  Speaker 2: and the testing of faith produces endurance and determination when
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  Speaker 2: storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the power
• 1:00:08
  Speaker 2: to calm anything the world can throw at you. But
• 1:00:13
  Speaker 2: this evening, the disciples are getting restless. They sense another
• 1:00:20
  Speaker 2: storm approaching. So settle in now. As the story unfolds
• 1:00:27
  Speaker 2: through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the other
• 1:00:33
  Speaker 2: disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale for
• 1:00:38
  Speaker 2: the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over your
• 1:00:44
  Speaker 2: bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once, just
• 1:00:50
  Speaker 2: up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a fishing
• 1:00:55
  Speaker 2: net into the sea when he called out to you,
• 1:00:58
  Speaker 2: come after me. Jesus said, and I will make you
• 1:01:02
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 1:01:09
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 1:01:13
  Speaker 2: at Jesus and the growing darkness of night as you
• 1:01:16
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 1:01:21
  Speaker 2: at you, see his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 1:01:26
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 1:01:35
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 1:01:41
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 1:01:45
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 1:01:56
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 1:02:01
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 1:02:05
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 1:02:11
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 1:02:18
  Speaker 2: Somewhat Important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 1:02:22
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 1:02:27
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 1:02:31
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher.
• 1:02:38
  Speaker 2: He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 1:02:44
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in and birds have nests.
• 1:02:48
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of man has no place
• 1:02:52
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 1:02:59
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 1:03:02
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm
• 1:03:07
  Speaker 2: bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself, Let
• 1:03:15
  Speaker 2: go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See
• 1:03:19
  Speaker 2: him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off
• 1:03:28
  Speaker 2: his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through the
• 1:03:32
  Speaker 2: waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He steps
• 1:03:37
  Speaker 2: into the boat and you follow him along with the
• 1:03:39
  Speaker 2: other disciples. You push off from shore and start across
• 1:03:45
  Speaker 2: the water to the other side. The boat begins to
• 1:03:49
  Speaker 2: rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the faint
• 1:03:54
  Speaker 2: lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is
• 1:03:59
  Speaker 2: lying and peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look
• 1:04:05
  Speaker 2: in the night? Look at his face as he sleeps
• 1:04:10
  Speaker 2: in the boat, the boat rolling in the growing waves.
• 1:04:20
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment, breathe in trust from God and
• 1:04:26
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe
• 1:04:30
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in
• 1:04:36
  Speaker 2: God's arms. You, Andrew and the other disciples continue working
• 1:04:45
  Speaker 2: to keep the boat on course. With so many people
• 1:04:49
  Speaker 2: on board, the side of the boat sits only a
• 1:04:52
  Speaker 2: bit above the water. You hope it will only take
• 1:04:56
  Speaker 2: a couple of hours to get where you're going. The
• 1:05:00
  Speaker 2: wind pulls harder on the sails, tipping the boat towards
• 1:05:04
  Speaker 2: the down wind side. You instinctively move towards the upwind
• 1:05:10
  Speaker 2: side of the boat to balance against the wind and
• 1:05:13
  Speaker 2: help keep the boat afloat. The wind turns into a storm,
• 1:05:19
  Speaker 2: slapping the sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard
• 1:05:24
  Speaker 2: and water splashes against your back. You need to take
• 1:05:28
  Speaker 2: down the sails, which means the boat will stop moving forward.
• 1:05:33
  Speaker 2: You will have to wait out the storm. You can't
• 1:05:36
  Speaker 2: even see the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's
• 1:05:41
  Speaker 2: just darkness and wind and water splashing into the boat.
• 1:05:48
  Speaker 2: You scoop it out with a bail, and more splashes in.
• 1:05:52
  Speaker 2: It could be at home right now, in your bed,
• 1:05:55
  Speaker 2: sleeping warm and safe, but instead you're so wet in
• 1:06:00
  Speaker 2: a tipping boat in the middle of the dark night,
• 1:06:04
  Speaker 2: with no way to navigate back to shore. The boat
• 1:06:08
  Speaker 2: is now being blown across the sea by the wind.
• 1:06:13
  Speaker 2: Feel your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat,
• 1:06:17
  Speaker 2: feel your back splashed by another wave. But through all
• 1:06:23
  Speaker 2: of this, your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can
• 1:06:30
  Speaker 2: he sleep through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully.
• 1:06:37
  Speaker 2: As rain and wind and waves crash onto the boat.
• 1:06:46
  Speaker 2: Another large gust hits you. Some of the men lean
• 1:06:50
  Speaker 2: the wrong way, and for a moment you have the
• 1:06:53
  Speaker 2: gut wrenching feeling that the boat may tip over. You
• 1:06:57
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples. Shake Jesus and wake them. Come up,
• 1:07:01
  Speaker 2: save us, Lord, You say, we're dying. Jesus wakes up.
• 1:07:08
  Speaker 2: Why are you so afraid, he says, still lying down,
• 1:07:13
  Speaker 2: oh you of little faith. Jesus gets up and rebukes
• 1:07:22
  Speaker 2: the wind, He rebukes the sea all around you. Suddenly
• 1:07:30
  Speaker 2: it's calm. The strong winds are gone. Look at the
• 1:07:36
  Speaker 2: waves just gently lapping against the side of the boat.
• 1:07:41
  Speaker 2: See the surprise and the other disciples eyes. You are
• 1:07:45
  Speaker 2: all safe. Your journey across the sea continues. You and
• 1:07:53
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples marvel together as you land
• 1:07:57
  Speaker 2: the boat on the other side. What kind of man
• 1:08:01
  Speaker 2: is this that even the wind and the sea. Obey
• 1:08:06
  Speaker 2: him now as you dream fuel the winds and storms
• 1:08:12
  Speaker 2: in your life. Calm down to a gentle breeze and
• 1:08:17
  Speaker 2: see Jesus right there next to you. But for tonight,
• 1:08:24
  Speaker 2: rest safe from storms, Protect it from darkening skies. Allow
• 1:08:33
  Speaker 2: God's presence to muffle the sound of distant thunder. Close
• 1:08:39
  Speaker 2: your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe in
• 1:08:45
  Speaker 2: God's peace and breathe out your troubles and now, with
• 1:08:53
  Speaker 2: your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream as
• 1:08:59
  Speaker 2: the word of God has prayed softly over you in
• 1:09:02
  Speaker 2: this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply,
• 1:09:09
  Speaker 2: as every few moments you hear God's word being offered
• 1:09:13
  Speaker 2: to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream. May
• 1:09:25
  Speaker 2: you be blessed by the living God that transforms. May
• 1:09:30
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray now
• 1:09:36
  Speaker 2: for you as you fall asleep, Oh peaceful and loving Father,
• 1:09:42
  Speaker 2: be merciful to this one, Oh God, because of your
• 1:09:45
  Speaker 2: constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe away their
• 1:09:50
  Speaker 2: sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of joy and gladness.
• 1:09:59
  Speaker 2: Create them tonight a pure heart of God. Give them
• 1:10:04
  Speaker 2: again the joy that comes from your salvation. God, grant
• 1:10:09
  Speaker 2: this one peace so they can sleep soundlessly and awaken
• 1:10:14
  Speaker 2: with a renewed spirit, ready to face the day ahead.
• 1:10:18
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your mind slowly away from
• 1:10:36
  Speaker 2: today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's presence and
• 1:10:43
  Speaker 2: begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax. Breathe
• 1:10:49
  Speaker 2: in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If you
• 1:10:55
  Speaker 2: fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 1:10:58
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
• 1:11:02
  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is present too, even while you dream.
• 1:11:09
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 1:11:12
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 1:11:18
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 1:11:23
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 1:11:27
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
• 1:11:31
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 1:11:36
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 1:11:40
  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to
• 1:11:48
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins. It is
• 1:11:55
  Speaker 2: late in the evening, the cool, moist breeze from the
• 1:11:59
  Speaker 2: Sea of Galilee blows through the open windows of your house.
• 1:12:05
  Speaker 2: You sense change is in the air. After eating, the
• 1:12:10
  Speaker 2: disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore of the Sea
• 1:12:15
  Speaker 2: of Galilee. More and more people have heard of this
• 1:12:19
  Speaker 2: rabbi and the miracles that he has done. The needy,
• 1:12:24
  Speaker 2: the demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus and the
• 1:12:29
  Speaker 2: disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts of the crowd,
• 1:12:35
  Speaker 2: Jesus tells them to get a boat ready. He wants
• 1:12:39
  Speaker 2: to cross to the other side of the lake. Night
• 1:12:44
  Speaker 2: is falling. Small gray clouds begin to block some of
• 1:12:50
  Speaker 2: the evening sunlight, but for now, the red orange glow
• 1:12:55
  Speaker 2: can still be seen over the mountains to the west.
• 1:13:01
  Speaker 2: But anyone growing up on the shore of the Sea
• 1:13:03
  Speaker 2: of Galilee would be able to recognize the signs. The
• 1:13:08
  Speaker 2: feeling in the air. A storm is approaching, storms are frightening,
• 1:13:17
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind, and the sound
• 1:13:22
  Speaker 2: of distant thunder all can be signs of changes in
• 1:13:27
  Speaker 2: the weather. But there are other storms we face, two
• 1:13:31
  Speaker 2: the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many
• 1:13:37
  Speaker 2: unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were bigger
• 1:13:42
  Speaker 2: than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and
• 1:13:47
  Speaker 2: time again, Yet even his closest followers question how they
• 1:13:52
  Speaker 2: could get through the next storm. These trials tested their faith,
• 1:13:58
  Speaker 2: and the testing of faith produces endurance and determination when
• 1:14:05
  Speaker 2: storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the power
• 1:14:10
  Speaker 2: to calm anything the world can throw at you. But
• 1:14:14
  Speaker 2: this evening, the disciples are getting restless. They sense another
• 1:14:21
  Speaker 2: storm approaching. So settle in now. As the story unfolds
• 1:14:28
  Speaker 2: through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the other
• 1:14:34
  Speaker 2: disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale for
• 1:14:39
  Speaker 2: the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over your
• 1:14:45
  Speaker 2: bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once, just
• 1:14:52
  Speaker 2: up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a fishing
• 1:14:56
  Speaker 2: net into the sea when he called out to you.
• 1:14:59
  Speaker 2: Come after me. Jesus said, and I will make you
• 1:15:03
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 1:15:10
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 1:15:14
  Speaker 2: at Jesus and the growing darkness of night as you
• 1:15:17
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 1:15:22
  Speaker 2: at you. See his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 1:15:27
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 1:15:36
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 1:15:42
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 1:15:46
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 1:15:57
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 1:16:02
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 1:16:07
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 1:16:12
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 1:16:19
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 1:16:23
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 1:16:28
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 1:16:32
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher.
• 1:16:39
  Speaker 2: He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 1:16:45
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 1:16:49
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 1:16:53
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 1:17:00
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 1:17:03
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm bed.
• 1:17:09
  Speaker 2: Just across the village. Is it feel yourself, let go
• 1:17:16
  Speaker 2: of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See him
• 1:17:21
  Speaker 2: waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off his sandals,
• 1:17:31
  Speaker 2: pulls up his robes, and walks through the waves to
• 1:17:34
  Speaker 2: the boat that you've been preparing. He steps into the
• 1:17:38
  Speaker 2: boat and you follow him along with the other disciples.
• 1:17:42
  Speaker 2: You push off from shore and start across the water
• 1:17:46
  Speaker 2: to the other side. The boat begins to rock heavily
• 1:17:51
  Speaker 2: in the waves. You steer toward the faint lights of
• 1:17:56
  Speaker 2: a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is lying peacefully
• 1:18:02
  Speaker 2: sleep near you. How does Jesus look in the night?
• 1:18:08
  Speaker 2: Look at his face as he sleeps in the boat,
• 1:18:13
  Speaker 2: the boat rolling in the growing waves. Rest for a moment,
• 1:18:23
  Speaker 2: Breathe in trust from God. Let the Holy Spirit fill
• 1:18:28
  Speaker 2: you with faith, and breathe out and release your worries.
• 1:18:35
  Speaker 2: Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You, Andrew and
• 1:18:44
  Speaker 2: the other disciples continue working to keep the boat on course.
• 1:18:49
  Speaker 2: With so many people on board, the side of the
• 1:18:52
  Speaker 2: boat sits only a bit above the water. You hope
• 1:18:56
  Speaker 2: it will only take a couple of hours to get
• 1:18:59
  Speaker 2: where you're going. The wind pulls harder on the sails,
• 1:19:04
  Speaker 2: tipping the boat towards the down wind side. You instinctively
• 1:19:09
  Speaker 2: move towards the upwind side of the boat to balance
• 1:19:13
  Speaker 2: against the wind and help keep the boat and afloat.
• 1:19:17
  Speaker 2: The wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back
• 1:19:22
  Speaker 2: and forth. The boat rocks hard and water splashes against
• 1:19:27
  Speaker 2: your back. You need to take down the sails, which
• 1:19:30
  Speaker 2: means the boat will stop moving forward. You will have
• 1:19:34
  Speaker 2: to wait out the storm. You can't even see the
• 1:19:38
  Speaker 2: village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and
• 1:19:44
  Speaker 2: wind and water splashing into the boat. You scoop it
• 1:19:49
  Speaker 2: out with a bail, and more splashes in. You could
• 1:19:53
  Speaker 2: be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping warm
• 1:19:58
  Speaker 2: and safe. Instead, you're soaking wet in a tipping boat
• 1:20:03
  Speaker 2: in the middle of the dark night, with no way
• 1:20:06
  Speaker 2: to navigate back to shore. The boat is now being
• 1:20:10
  Speaker 2: blown across the sea by the wind. Feel your feet
• 1:20:15
  Speaker 2: splashing in water on the wooden boat, Feel your back
• 1:20:19
  Speaker 2: splashed by another wave. But through all of this, your
• 1:20:26
  Speaker 2: teacher Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep through
• 1:20:32
  Speaker 2: this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully, his rain and
• 1:20:39
  Speaker 2: wind and waves crash onto the boat. Another large gust
• 1:20:48
  Speaker 2: hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 1:20:52
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 1:20:55
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other disciples.
• 1:20:59
  Speaker 2: Shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, You say,
• 1:21:04
  Speaker 2: we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid,
• 1:21:11
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, oh you of little faith.
• 1:21:19
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind. He rebukes the
• 1:21:26
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 1:21:34
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 1:21:40
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise and the
• 1:21:44
  Speaker 2: other disciples eyes. You are all safe. Your journey across
• 1:21:50
  Speaker 2: the sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples
• 1:21:56
  Speaker 2: marvel together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 1:22:01
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 1:22:05
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now as you dream, feel
• 1:22:11
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life. Calm down to
• 1:22:16
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze, and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 1:22:23
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from
• 1:22:30
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 1:22:37
  Speaker 2: distant thunder, close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 1:22:45
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 1:22:54
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 1:23:00
  Speaker 2: as the word of God has prayed softly over you
• 1:23:03
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 1:23:09
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 1:23:14
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 1:23:26
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the living God that transforms.
• 1:23:31
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 1:23:36
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep. Oh peaceful and
• 1:23:41
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 1:23:46
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 1:23:51
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 1:23:57
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure heart
• 1:24:02
  Speaker 2: of God. Give them again the joy that comes from
• 1:24:07
  Speaker 2: your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they can
• 1:24:13
  Speaker 2: sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to
• 1:24:18
  Speaker 2: face the day ahead. In Jesus name, Amen, welcome to
• 1:24:28
  Speaker 2: this time on abide meditation to guide you into a
• 1:24:31
  Speaker 2: relaxing night of sleep. This soothing story from Holy Scripture
• 1:24:36
  Speaker 2: will help you softly fall asleep in the caring arms
• 1:24:40
  Speaker 2: of God, who loves you and watches over you as
• 1:24:43
  Speaker 2: you rest. As you begin, shift your mind slowly away
• 1:24:49
  Speaker 2: from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's presence
• 1:24:55
  Speaker 2: and begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax.
• 1:25:01
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If
• 1:25:07
  Speaker 2: you fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 1:25:11
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
• 1:25:15
  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is present too, even while you dream.
• 1:25:21
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 1:25:24
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 1:25:31
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 1:25:36
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 1:25:39
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
• 1:25:44
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 1:25:49
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 1:25:53
  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to
• 1:26:00
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins. It is
• 1:26:07
  Speaker 2: late in the evening. The cool, moist breeze from the
• 1:26:12
  Speaker 2: Sea of Galilee blows through the open windows of your house.
• 1:26:17
  Speaker 2: You sense change is in the air. After eating, the
• 1:26:23
  Speaker 2: disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore of the Sea
• 1:26:27
  Speaker 2: of Galilee. More and more people have heard of this
• 1:26:31
  Speaker 2: Rabbi and the miracles that he has done. The needy.
• 1:26:36
  Speaker 2: The demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus and the
• 1:26:41
  Speaker 2: disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts of the crowd,
• 1:26:47
  Speaker 2: Jesus tells them to get a boat ready. He wants
• 1:26:51
  Speaker 2: to cross to the other side of the lake. Night
• 1:26:56
  Speaker 2: is falling. Small clouds begin to block some of the
• 1:27:03
  Speaker 2: evening sunlight, but for now, the red orange glow can
• 1:27:08
  Speaker 2: still be seen over the mountains to the west. That
• 1:27:13
  Speaker 2: anyone growing up on the shore of the Sea of
• 1:27:16
  Speaker 2: Galilee would be able to recognize the signs the feeling
• 1:27:21
  Speaker 2: in the air a storm is approaching, Storms are frightening,
• 1:27:29
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind, and the sound
• 1:27:35
  Speaker 2: of distant thunder all can be signs of changes in
• 1:27:39
  Speaker 2: the weather. But there are other storms we face, two
• 1:27:44
  Speaker 2: the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many
• 1:27:49
  Speaker 2: unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were bigger
• 1:27:55
  Speaker 2: than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and
• 1:27:59
  Speaker 2: time in Yet even his closest followers question how they
• 1:28:04
  Speaker 2: could get through the next storm. These trials tested their faith,
• 1:28:11
  Speaker 2: and the testing of faith produces endurance and determination. When
• 1:28:17
  Speaker 2: storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the power
• 1:28:22
  Speaker 2: to calm anything the world can throw at you. But
• 1:28:27
  Speaker 2: this evening, the disciples are getting restless. They sense another
• 1:28:34
  Speaker 2: storm approaching. So settle in now. As the story unfolds
• 1:28:40
  Speaker 2: through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the other
• 1:28:46
  Speaker 2: disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale for
• 1:28:52
  Speaker 2: the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over your
• 1:28:57
  Speaker 2: bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once, just
• 1:29:04
  Speaker 2: up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a fishing
• 1:29:08
  Speaker 2: net into the sea when he called out to you.
• 1:29:12
  Speaker 2: Come after me, Jesus said, and I will make you
• 1:29:16
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 1:29:22
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 1:29:26
  Speaker 2: at Jesus in the growing darkness of night as you
• 1:29:30
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 1:29:34
  Speaker 2: at you. See his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 1:29:39
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 1:29:48
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 1:29:54
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 1:29:58
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 1:30:10
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 1:30:15
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 1:30:19
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 1:30:25
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 1:30:32
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 1:30:36
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 1:30:40
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 1:30:44
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher.
• 1:30:51
  Speaker 2: He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 1:30:57
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 1:31:02
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 1:31:06
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 1:31:12
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 1:31:16
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm
• 1:31:20
  Speaker 2: bed just across the village. Is it. Feel yourself, let
• 1:31:28
  Speaker 2: go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See
• 1:31:33
  Speaker 2: him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off
• 1:31:42
  Speaker 2: his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through the
• 1:31:46
  Speaker 2: waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He steps
• 1:31:50
  Speaker 2: into the boat and you follow him along with the
• 1:31:53
  Speaker 2: other disciples. You push off from shore and start across
• 1:31:58
  Speaker 2: the water to the other side. The boat begins to
• 1:32:02
  Speaker 2: rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the faint
• 1:32:07
  Speaker 2: lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is
• 1:32:13
  Speaker 2: lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look in
• 1:32:19
  Speaker 2: the night? Look at his face as he sleeps in
• 1:32:24
  Speaker 2: the boat. The boat rolling in the growing waves, Rest
• 1:32:34
  Speaker 2: for a moment, Breathe in trust from God. Let the
• 1:32:39
  Speaker 2: Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe out and
• 1:32:44
  Speaker 2: release your worries. Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You,
• 1:32:56
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples continue working to keep the
• 1:33:00
  Speaker 2: on course. With so many people on board, the side
• 1:33:04
  Speaker 2: of the boat sits only a bit above the water.
• 1:33:08
  Speaker 2: You hope it will only take a couple of hours
• 1:33:11
  Speaker 2: to get where you're going. The wind pulls harder on
• 1:33:15
  Speaker 2: the sails, tipping the boat towards the down wind side.
• 1:33:21
  Speaker 2: You instinctively move towards the upwind side of the boat
• 1:33:25
  Speaker 2: to balance against the wind and help keep the boat afloat.
• 1:33:30
  Speaker 2: The wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back
• 1:33:35
  Speaker 2: and forth. The boat rocks hard and water splashes against
• 1:33:39
  Speaker 2: your back. You need to take down the sails, which
• 1:33:43
  Speaker 2: means the boat will stop moving forward. You will have
• 1:33:47
  Speaker 2: to wait out the storm. You can't even see the
• 1:33:51
  Speaker 2: village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and
• 1:33:56
  Speaker 2: wind and water splashing into the boat. You scoop it
• 1:34:02
  Speaker 2: out with a bail, and more splashes in. It. Could
• 1:34:06
  Speaker 2: be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping warm
• 1:34:10
  Speaker 2: and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in a tipping
• 1:34:15
  Speaker 2: boat in the middle of the dark night, with no
• 1:34:18
  Speaker 2: way to navigate back the shore. The boat is now
• 1:34:22
  Speaker 2: being blown across the sea by the wind. Feel your
• 1:34:27
  Speaker 2: feet splashing in water on the wooden boat, Feel your
• 1:34:31
  Speaker 2: back splashed by another wave. But through all of this,
• 1:34:38
  Speaker 2: your teacher Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep
• 1:34:44
  Speaker 2: through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully as rain
• 1:34:51
  Speaker 2: and wind and waves crash onto the boat. Another large
• 1:35:00
  Speaker 2: gust hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 1:35:04
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 1:35:08
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other disciples.
• 1:35:12
  Speaker 2: Shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, You say,
• 1:35:16
  Speaker 2: we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid,
• 1:35:23
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, oh you of little faith.
• 1:35:32
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind. He rebukes the
• 1:35:39
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 1:35:47
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 1:35:52
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise and the
• 1:35:56
  Speaker 2: other disciples eyes you are all. Your journey across the
• 1:36:03
  Speaker 2: sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples marvel
• 1:36:09
  Speaker 2: together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 1:36:14
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 1:36:18
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now as you dream fuel
• 1:36:24
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life, calm down to
• 1:36:28
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 1:36:36
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from
• 1:36:43
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 1:36:50
  Speaker 2: distant thunder. Close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 1:36:58
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 1:37:06
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 1:37:12
  Speaker 2: as the word of God has prayed softly over you
• 1:37:15
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 1:37:22
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 1:37:26
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 1:37:38
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the Living God that transforms.
• 1:37:44
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 1:37:49
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep. Oh peaceful and
• 1:37:53
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 1:37:58
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 1:38:03
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 1:38:09
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure heart
• 1:38:15
  Speaker 2: of God. Give them again the joy that comes from
• 1:38:20
  Speaker 2: your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they can
• 1:38:26
  Speaker 2: sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to
• 1:38:30
  Speaker 2: face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your
• 1:38:44
  Speaker 2: mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries, soak instead
• 1:38:51
  Speaker 2: in God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your
• 1:38:56
  Speaker 2: eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out
• 1:39:02
  Speaker 2: your troubles. If you fall asleep before the story is finished,
• 1:39:07
  Speaker 2: all the better. I give you permission now to fall
• 1:39:10
  Speaker 2: asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is present too, even
• 1:39:16
  Speaker 2: while you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now
• 1:39:21
  Speaker 2: as you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished
• 1:39:26
  Speaker 2: child of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with
• 1:39:30
  Speaker 2: your presence and peace. Invite them to you and give
• 1:39:36
  Speaker 2: them the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be
• 1:39:40
  Speaker 2: easy as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now
• 1:39:45
  Speaker 2: may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and renew their
• 1:39:48
  Speaker 2: hearts as they rest in You in Jesus name. Amen,
• 1:39:56
  Speaker 2: Now drift off to the land of dreams. The story begins.
• 1:40:04
  Speaker 2: It is late in the evening. The cool, moist breeze
• 1:40:09
  Speaker 2: from the Sea of Galilee blows through the open windows
• 1:40:12
  Speaker 2: of your house. You sense change is in the air.
• 1:40:19
  Speaker 2: After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards the shore
• 1:40:24
  Speaker 2: of the Sea of Galilee. More and more people have
• 1:40:28
  Speaker 2: heard of this rabbi and the miracles that he has done.
• 1:40:32
  Speaker 2: The needy, the demanding crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus
• 1:40:38
  Speaker 2: and the disciples towards the sea. Over the shouts of
• 1:40:44
  Speaker 2: the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a boat ready,
• 1:40:48
  Speaker 2: he wants to cross to the other side of the lake.
• 1:40:53
  Speaker 2: Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin to block some
• 1:41:00
  Speaker 2: of the evening sunlight, but for now, the red orange
• 1:41:05
  Speaker 2: glow can still be seen over the mountains to the
• 1:41:08
  Speaker 2: west that anyone growing up on the shore of the
• 1:41:12
  Speaker 2: Sea of Galilee would be able to recognize the signs.
• 1:41:18
  Speaker 2: The feeling in the air the storm is approaching. Storms
• 1:41:25
  Speaker 2: are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind, and
• 1:41:31
  Speaker 2: the sound of distant thunder all can be signs of
• 1:41:36
  Speaker 2: changes in the weather. But there are other storms we face,
• 1:41:40
  Speaker 2: two the storms of life. The disciples following Jesus saw
• 1:41:46
  Speaker 2: many unexpected storms blow into their lives, but none were
• 1:41:51
  Speaker 2: bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time
• 1:41:56
  Speaker 2: and time again, yet even his closest followers question how
• 1:42:01
  Speaker 2: they could get through the next storm. These trials tested
• 1:42:06
  Speaker 2: their faith, and the testing of faith produces endurance and determination.
• 1:42:14
  Speaker 2: When storms come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the
• 1:42:19
  Speaker 2: power to calm anything the world can throw at you.
• 1:42:24
  Speaker 2: But this evening the disciples are getting restless. They sense
• 1:42:30
  Speaker 2: another storm approaching. So settle in now. As the story
• 1:42:36
  Speaker 2: unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the
• 1:42:43
  Speaker 2: other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and a bale
• 1:42:49
  Speaker 2: for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves splash over
• 1:42:55
  Speaker 2: your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near here once,
• 1:43:01
  Speaker 2: just up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a
• 1:43:05
  Speaker 2: fishing net into the sea when he called out to you.
• 1:43:09
  Speaker 2: Come after me. Jesus said, and I will make you
• 1:43:13
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 1:43:20
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 1:43:24
  Speaker 2: at Jesus and the growing darkness of night as you
• 1:43:27
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 1:43:31
  Speaker 2: at you, See his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 1:43:37
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 1:43:46
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 1:43:52
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 1:43:56
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 1:44:07
  Speaker 2: You finished preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 1:44:12
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up, and the larger
• 1:44:16
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 1:44:22
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 1:44:29
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 1:44:33
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 1:44:37
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 1:44:42
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for
• 1:44:46
  Speaker 2: Jesus teacher. He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you
• 1:44:51
  Speaker 2: wherever you go. Foxes have dens to live in, and
• 1:44:57
  Speaker 2: birds have nests. Jesus, but the son of man has
• 1:45:02
  Speaker 2: no place to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't
• 1:45:09
  Speaker 2: have any place to lay your head either. You're going
• 1:45:13
  Speaker 2: to be on a small, crowded boat. It's not like
• 1:45:17
  Speaker 2: your warm bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself,
• 1:45:25
  Speaker 2: let go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus.
• 1:45:30
  Speaker 2: See him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes
• 1:45:39
  Speaker 2: off his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through
• 1:45:43
  Speaker 2: the waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He
• 1:45:47
  Speaker 2: steps into the boat, and you follow him along with
• 1:45:50
  Speaker 2: the other disciples. You push off from shore and start
• 1:45:55
  Speaker 2: across the water to the other side. The boat begins
• 1:45:59
  Speaker 2: to rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the
• 1:46:04
  Speaker 2: faint lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus
• 1:46:10
  Speaker 2: is lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look
• 1:46:16
  Speaker 2: in the night? Look at his face as he sleeps
• 1:46:21
  Speaker 2: in the boat? The boat rolling in the growing waves,
• 1:46:31
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment. Breathe in trust from God and
• 1:46:36
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe
• 1:46:41
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in
• 1:46:47
  Speaker 2: God's arms. You, Andrew and the other disciples continue working
• 1:46:56
  Speaker 2: to keep the boat on course. With so many people
• 1:47:00
  Speaker 2: on board, the side of the boat sits only a
• 1:47:03
  Speaker 2: bit above the water. You hope it will only take
• 1:47:07
  Speaker 2: a couple of hours to get where you're going. The
• 1:47:10
  Speaker 2: wind pulls harder on the sails, tipping the boat towards
• 1:47:15
  Speaker 2: the down wind side. You instinctively move towards the upwind
• 1:47:21
  Speaker 2: side of the boat to balance against the wind and
• 1:47:24
  Speaker 2: help keep the boat afloat. The wind turns into a storm,
• 1:47:30
  Speaker 2: slapping the sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard,
• 1:47:35
  Speaker 2: and water splashes against your back. You need to take
• 1:47:39
  Speaker 2: down the sails, which means the boat will stop moving forward.
• 1:47:43
  Speaker 2: You will have to wait out the storm. You can't
• 1:47:47
  Speaker 2: even see the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's
• 1:47:51
  Speaker 2: just darkness and wind and water splashing into the boat.
• 1:47:58
  Speaker 2: You scoop it out with a and more splashes in.
• 1:48:03
  Speaker 2: You could be at home right now, in your bed,
• 1:48:06
  Speaker 2: sleeping warm and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in
• 1:48:11
  Speaker 2: a tipping boat in the middle of the dark night,
• 1:48:15
  Speaker 2: with no way to navigate back to shore. The boat
• 1:48:19
  Speaker 2: is now being blown across the sea by the wind.
• 1:48:23
  Speaker 2: Feel your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat,
• 1:48:28
  Speaker 2: feel your back splashed by another wave. But through all
• 1:48:33
  Speaker 2: of this, your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can
• 1:48:41
  Speaker 2: he sleep through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully
• 1:48:48
  Speaker 2: As rain and wind and waves crash onto the boat.
• 1:48:57
  Speaker 2: Another large gust hits you. Some of the men lean
• 1:49:01
  Speaker 2: the wrong way, and for a moment you have the
• 1:49:03
  Speaker 2: gut wrenching feeling that the boat may tip over. You
• 1:49:07
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples. Shake Jesus and wake him up.
• 1:49:12
  Speaker 2: Save us, Lord, You say, we're dying Jesus wakes up.
• 1:49:19
  Speaker 2: Why are you so afraid, he says, still lying down,
• 1:49:24
  Speaker 2: Oh you of little faith. Jesus gets up and rebukes
• 1:49:33
  Speaker 2: the wind, He rebukes the sea all around you. Suddenly
• 1:49:41
  Speaker 2: it's calm. The strong winds are gone. Look at the
• 1:49:47
  Speaker 2: waves just gently lapping against the side of the boat.
• 1:49:52
  Speaker 2: See the surprise and the other disciples eyes. You are
• 1:49:56
  Speaker 2: all safe. Your journey cross the sea continues. You and
• 1:50:04
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples marvel together as you land
• 1:50:08
  Speaker 2: the boat on the other side. What kind of man
• 1:50:12
  Speaker 2: is this that even the wind and the sea obey him?
• 1:50:19
  Speaker 2: Now as you dream, feel the winds and storms in
• 1:50:23
  Speaker 2: your life. Calm down to a gentle breeze, and see
• 1:50:29
  Speaker 2: Jesus right there next to you. But for tonight, rest
• 1:50:36
  Speaker 2: safe from storms, protected from darkening skies. Allow God's presence
• 1:50:45
  Speaker 2: to muffle the sound of distant thunder. Close your eyes
• 1:50:51
  Speaker 2: from the sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe in God's peace
• 1:50:58
  Speaker 2: and breathe out troubles. And now, with your eyes still
• 1:51:05
  Speaker 2: close softly, just rest and dream as the Word of
• 1:51:10
  Speaker 2: God has prayed softly over you. In this continuing time
• 1:51:14
  Speaker 2: of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply, as every
• 1:51:21
  Speaker 2: few moments you hear God's word being offered to you. Now,
• 1:51:27
  Speaker 2: just breathe and imagine and dream. May you be blessed
• 1:51:37
  Speaker 2: by the living God that transforms. May the Holy Spirit
• 1:51:42
  Speaker 2: guide your dreams. Let me pray now for you as
• 1:51:47
  Speaker 2: you fall asleep, Oh peaceful and Loving Father, Be merciful
• 1:51:54
  Speaker 2: to this one, Oh God, because of your constant love,
• 1:51:59
  Speaker 2: because of your great mercy, wipe away their sins tonight.
• 1:52:05
  Speaker 2: Let them hear the sounds of joy and gladness. Create
• 1:52:10
  Speaker 2: in them tonight a pure heart of God. Give them
• 1:52:15
  Speaker 2: again the joy that comes from your salvation. God, grant
• 1:52:20
  Speaker 2: this one peace so they can sleep soundlessly and awaken
• 1:52:25
  Speaker 2: with a renewed spirit, ready to face the day ahead.
• 1:52:29
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your mind slowly away from
• 1:52:47
  Speaker 2: today's tasks and worries. Soak instead in God's presence and
• 1:52:54
  Speaker 2: begin to get comfortable. Close your eyes and relax. Breathe
• 1:53:00
  Speaker 2: in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. If you
• 1:53:06
  Speaker 2: fall asleep before the story is finished, all the better.
• 1:53:09
  Speaker 2: I give you permission now to fall asleep and dream
• 1:53:13
  Speaker 2: sweet dreams. God is present too, even while you dream.
• 1:53:20
  Speaker 2: Listen to me. Pray for you now as you begin
• 1:53:22
  Speaker 2: to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished child of yours.
• 1:53:29
  Speaker 2: Fill their heart and mind fresh with your presence and peace.
• 1:53:34
  Speaker 2: Invite them to you and give them the rest for
• 1:53:38
  Speaker 2: their souls. Let their sleep be easy as you lift
• 1:53:42
  Speaker 2: their burdens and sleep. And now may your Holy Spirit
• 1:53:47
  Speaker 2: guide their dreams and renew their hearts as they rest
• 1:53:51
  Speaker 2: in you. In Jesus' name, Amen, Now drift off to
• 1:53:59
  Speaker 2: the land of dreams. As the story begins, it is
• 1:54:06
  Speaker 2: late in the evening. The cool, moist breeze from the
• 1:54:10
  Speaker 2: Sea of Galilee blows through the open windows of your house. You,
• 1:54:16
  Speaker 2: since change is in the air. After eating, the disciples
• 1:54:22
  Speaker 2: follow Jesus outside towards the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
• 1:54:27
  Speaker 2: More and more people have heard of this rabbi and
• 1:54:31
  Speaker 2: the miracles that he has done. The needy. The demanding
• 1:54:36
  Speaker 2: crowds continue to grow, pressing Jesus and the disciples towards
• 1:54:41
  Speaker 2: the sea. Over the shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells
• 1:54:47
  Speaker 2: them to get a boat ready. He wants to cross
• 1:54:51
  Speaker 2: to the other side of the lake. Night is falling.
• 1:54:57
  Speaker 2: Small gray clouds begin to block some of the evening sunlight,
• 1:55:03
  Speaker 2: but for now, the red orange glow can still be
• 1:55:07
  Speaker 2: seen over the mountains to the west. But anyone growing
• 1:55:12
  Speaker 2: up on the shore of the Sea of Galilee would
• 1:55:15
  Speaker 2: be able to recognize the signs. The feeling in the
• 1:55:20
  Speaker 2: air a storm is approaching. Storms are frightening, darkening skies,
• 1:55:30
  Speaker 2: a sudden burst of wind, and the sound of distant
• 1:55:34
  Speaker 2: thunder all can be signs of changes in the weather.
• 1:55:39
  Speaker 2: But there are other storms we face, two the storms
• 1:55:43
  Speaker 2: of life. The disciples following Jesus saw many unexpected storms
• 1:55:49
  Speaker 2: blow into their lives, but none were bigger than what
• 1:55:53
  Speaker 2: Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered them time and time again,
• 1:55:59
  Speaker 2: yet even his closest followers question how they could get
• 1:56:03
  Speaker 2: through the next storm. These trials tested their faith, and
• 1:56:09
  Speaker 2: the testing of faith produces endurance and determination. When storms
• 1:56:16
  Speaker 2: come into your life unexpectedly, Jesus has the power to
• 1:56:21
  Speaker 2: calm anything the world can throw at you. But this evening,
• 1:56:27
  Speaker 2: the disciples are getting restless. They sense another storm approaching,
• 1:56:35
  Speaker 2: So settle in now. As the story unfolds through the
• 1:56:39
  Speaker 2: eyes of Peter, You, Andrew and the other disciples quickly
• 1:56:47
  Speaker 2: prepare sails and oars and a bale for the wooden boat.
• 1:56:52
  Speaker 2: Feel the small waves splash over your bare feet. Remember
• 1:57:00
  Speaker 2: you met Jesus near here once, just up the seashore.
• 1:57:04
  Speaker 2: You and Andrew were casting a fishing net into the
• 1:57:07
  Speaker 2: sea when he called out to you. Come after me.
• 1:57:12
  Speaker 2: Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men.
• 1:57:18
  Speaker 2: You're still learning what that means. You wonder what Jesus
• 1:57:22
  Speaker 2: will ask you to do. Look up at Jesus and
• 1:57:26
  Speaker 2: the growing darkness of night as you get ready to
• 1:57:29
  Speaker 2: board the boat, and see him smile at you, see
• 1:57:34
  Speaker 2: his eyes as he thinks of you. How does it
• 1:57:38
  Speaker 2: feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead? Now rest
• 1:57:47
  Speaker 2: for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God, let
• 1:57:53
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then breathe
• 1:57:57
  Speaker 2: out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 1:58:08
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake. At night,
• 1:58:13
  Speaker 2: the wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 1:58:17
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 1:58:23
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 1:58:30
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 1:58:34
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher, of religious law. He looks impressed
• 1:58:38
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 1:58:43
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for
• 1:58:47
  Speaker 2: Jesus teacher. He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you
• 1:58:52
  Speaker 2: wherever you go. Foxes have dens to live in, and
• 1:58:58
  Speaker 2: birds have nests. Jesus replies, but the son of man
• 1:59:03
  Speaker 2: has no place to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you
• 1:59:10
  Speaker 2: don't have any place to lay your head either. You're
• 1:59:14
  Speaker 2: going to be on a small, crowded boat. It's not
• 1:59:18
  Speaker 2: like your warm bed just across the village, is it.
• 1:59:26
  Speaker 2: Feel yourself, let go of your tasks and worries to
• 1:59:29
  Speaker 2: follow Jesus. See him waving to you, saying follow me.
• 1:59:39
  Speaker 2: Jesus takes off his sandals, pulls up his robes, and
• 1:59:43
  Speaker 2: walks through the waves to the boat that you've been preparing.
• 1:59:48
  Speaker 2: He steps into the boat, and you follow him along
• 1:59:51
  Speaker 2: with the other disciples. You push off from shore and
• 1:59:56
  Speaker 2: start across the water to the other side. The boat
• 2:00:00
  Speaker 2: begins to rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward
• 2:00:05
  Speaker 2: the faint lights of a village in the distance. Soon
• 2:00:10
  Speaker 2: Jesus is lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus
• 2:00:17
  Speaker 2: look in the night, Look at his face as he
• 2:00:22
  Speaker 2: sleeps in the boat? The boat rolling in the growing waves,
• 2:00:32
  Speaker 2: Rest for a moment, Breathe in trust from God. Let
• 2:00:38
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe out
• 2:00:43
  Speaker 2: and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You,
• 2:00:54
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples continue working to keep the
• 2:00:58
  Speaker 2: boat on course. With so many people on board, the
• 2:01:02
  Speaker 2: side of the boat sits only a bit above the water.
• 2:01:07
  Speaker 2: You hope it will only take a couple of hours
• 2:01:09
  Speaker 2: to get where you're going. The wind pulls harder on
• 2:01:13
  Speaker 2: the sails, tipping the boat towards the down wind side.
• 2:01:19
  Speaker 2: You instinctively move towards the upwind side of the boat
• 2:01:23
  Speaker 2: to balance against the wind and help keep the boat afloat.
• 2:01:28
  Speaker 2: The wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back
• 2:01:33
  Speaker 2: and forth. The boat rocks hard and water splashes against
• 2:01:37
  Speaker 2: your back. You need to take down the sails, which
• 2:01:41
  Speaker 2: means the boat will stop moving forward. You will have
• 2:01:45
  Speaker 2: to wait out the storm. You can't even see the
• 2:01:49
  Speaker 2: village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and
• 2:01:55
  Speaker 2: wind and water splashing into the boat. Scoop it out
• 2:02:00
  Speaker 2: with a bale, and more splashes in. Could be at
• 2:02:04
  Speaker 2: home right now, in your bed, sleeping warm and safe.
• 2:02:10
  Speaker 2: But instead you're soaking wet in a tipping boat in
• 2:02:14
  Speaker 2: the middle of the dark night, with no way to
• 2:02:17
  Speaker 2: navigate back to shore. The boat is now being blown
• 2:02:21
  Speaker 2: across the sea by the wind. Feel your feet splashing
• 2:02:26
  Speaker 2: in water on the wooden boat, feel your back splashed
• 2:02:31
  Speaker 2: by another wave. But through all of this, your teacher,
• 2:02:37
  Speaker 2: Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep through this storm?
• 2:02:45
  Speaker 2: See his face sleeping peacefully As rain and wind and
• 2:02:51
  Speaker 2: waves crash onto the boat. Another large gust hitch you.
• 2:03:01
  Speaker 2: Some of the men lean the wrong way, and for
• 2:03:03
  Speaker 2: a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling that the
• 2:03:06
  Speaker 2: boat may tip over. You and the other disciples. Shake
• 2:03:10
  Speaker 2: Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, You say,
• 2:03:14
  Speaker 2: we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid,
• 2:03:21
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, Oh you of little faith.
• 2:03:30
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind, He rebukes the
• 2:03:37
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 2:03:45
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 2:03:51
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise and the
• 2:03:54
  Speaker 2: other disciples eyes. You are all safe. Your journey across
• 2:04:01
  Speaker 2: the sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples
• 2:04:07
  Speaker 2: marvel together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 2:04:12
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 2:04:16
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now as you dream fuel
• 2:04:22
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life, calm down to
• 2:04:27
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 2:04:34
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from
• 2:04:41
  Speaker 2: darkening skies. Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 2:04:48
  Speaker 2: distant thunder. Close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 2:04:56
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 2:05:05
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 2:05:10
  Speaker 2: as the Word of God has prayed softly over you
• 2:05:14
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 2:05:20
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 2:05:24
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 2:05:37
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the Living God that transforms.
• 2:05:42
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 2:05:47
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep, Oh peaceful and
• 2:05:52
  Speaker 2: loving Father, Be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 2:05:57
  Speaker 2: of your constant love, because of your great mercy, wipe
• 2:06:02
  Speaker 2: away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds of
• 2:06:08
  Speaker 2: joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure heart
• 2:06:13
  Speaker 2: of God. Give them again the joy that comes from
• 2:06:18
  Speaker 2: your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they can
• 2:06:24
  Speaker 2: sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready to
• 2:06:29
  Speaker 2: face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen, shift your
• 2:06:47
  Speaker 2: mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries. Soak instead
• 2:06:53
  Speaker 2: in God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close your
• 2:06:58
  Speaker 2: eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe out
• 2:07:04
  Speaker 2: your troubles. If you fall asleep before the story is finished,
• 2:07:09
  Speaker 2: all the better. I give you permission now to fall
• 2:07:12
  Speaker 2: asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is present too, even
• 2:07:19
  Speaker 2: while you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you now
• 2:07:23
  Speaker 2: as you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this cherished
• 2:07:28
  Speaker 2: child of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh with
• 2:07:32
  Speaker 2: your presence and peace. Invite them to you and give
• 2:07:38
  Speaker 2: them the rest for their souls. Let their sleep be
• 2:07:42
  Speaker 2: easy as you lift their burdens and sleep. And now
• 2:07:47
  Speaker 2: may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and renew their
• 2:07:51
  Speaker 2: hearts as they rest in you. In Jesus' name, Amen,
• 2:07:58
  Speaker 2: now drift off to the land of dreams. As the
• 2:08:02
  Speaker 2: story begins, it is late in the evening. The cool,
• 2:08:10
  Speaker 2: moist breeze from the Sea of Galilee blows through the
• 2:08:14
  Speaker 2: open windows of your house. You sense change is in
• 2:08:19
  Speaker 2: the air. After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards
• 2:08:25
  Speaker 2: the shore of the Sea of Galilee. More and more
• 2:08:29
  Speaker 2: people have heard of this rabbi and the miracles that
• 2:08:33
  Speaker 2: he has done the needy. The demanding crowds continue to grow,
• 2:08:39
  Speaker 2: pressing Jesus and the disciples towards the sea. Over the
• 2:08:45
  Speaker 2: shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a
• 2:08:49
  Speaker 2: boat ready. He wants to cross to the other side
• 2:08:53
  Speaker 2: of the lake. Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin
• 2:09:01
  Speaker 2: to block some of the evening sunlight, but for now,
• 2:09:06
  Speaker 2: the red orange glow can still be seen over the
• 2:09:09
  Speaker 2: mountains to the west. But anyone growing up on the
• 2:09:14
  Speaker 2: shore of the Sea of Galilee would be able to
• 2:09:17
  Speaker 2: recognize the signs. The feeling in the air. A storm
• 2:09:24
  Speaker 2: is approaching. Storms are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst
• 2:09:32
  Speaker 2: of wind, and the sound of distant thunder all can
• 2:09:37
  Speaker 2: be signs of changes in the weather. But there are
• 2:09:41
  Speaker 2: other storms we face, two the storms of life. The
• 2:09:46
  Speaker 2: disciples following Jesus saw many unexpected storms blow into their lives,
• 2:09:52
  Speaker 2: but none were bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus
• 2:09:57
  Speaker 2: delivered them time and time again, Yet even his closest
• 2:10:02
  Speaker 2: followers question how they could get through the next storm.
• 2:10:07
  Speaker 2: These trials tested their faith, and the testing of faith
• 2:10:12
  Speaker 2: produces endurance and determination when storms come into your life unexpectedly,
• 2:10:20
  Speaker 2: Jesus has the power to calm anything the world can
• 2:10:24
  Speaker 2: throw at you. But this evening, the disciples are getting restless.
• 2:10:32
  Speaker 2: They sense another storm approaching, So settle in now. As
• 2:10:37
  Speaker 2: the story unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew
• 2:10:45
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and
• 2:10:51
  Speaker 2: a bale for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves
• 2:10:56
  Speaker 2: splash over your bare feet. You met Jesus near here once,
• 2:11:03
  Speaker 2: just up the seashore. You and Andrew were casting a
• 2:11:07
  Speaker 2: fishing net into the sea when he called out to you,
• 2:11:11
  Speaker 2: come after me, Jesus said, and I will make you
• 2:11:15
  Speaker 2: fishers of men. You're still learning what that means. You
• 2:11:22
  Speaker 2: wonder what Jesus will ask you to do. Look up
• 2:11:26
  Speaker 2: at Jesus in the growing darkness of night as you
• 2:11:29
  Speaker 2: get ready to board the boat, and see him smile
• 2:11:33
  Speaker 2: at you, see his eyes as he thinks of you.
• 2:11:39
  Speaker 2: How does it feel to trust Jesus with your journey ahead?
• 2:11:48
  Speaker 2: Now rest for another moment. Just breathe in trust from God,
• 2:11:54
  Speaker 2: let the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and then
• 2:11:58
  Speaker 2: breathe out and release your worries. Rest now in God's arms.
• 2:12:09
  Speaker 2: You finish preparing for the journey across the lake at night.
• 2:12:14
  Speaker 2: The wind seems to be picking up and the larger
• 2:12:18
  Speaker 2: waves start to lap against the pebbles on the shore.
• 2:12:24
  Speaker 2: Your hair begins to blow slightly around your ears and neck.
• 2:12:31
  Speaker 2: Somewhat important pushes his way through the crowd. He is
• 2:12:35
  Speaker 2: dressed like a teacher of religious law. He looks impressed
• 2:12:39
  Speaker 2: at the crowds and the excitement about the healings. He
• 2:12:44
  Speaker 2: sees you and the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher.
• 2:12:51
  Speaker 2: He calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 2:12:57
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in and burn. Birds have nests,
• 2:13:01
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 2:13:05
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 2:13:12
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 2:13:15
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm
• 2:13:20
  Speaker 2: bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself, Let
• 2:13:28
  Speaker 2: go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See
• 2:13:32
  Speaker 2: him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off
• 2:13:41
  Speaker 2: his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through the
• 2:13:45
  Speaker 2: waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He steps
• 2:13:50
  Speaker 2: into the boat, and you follow him along with the
• 2:13:52
  Speaker 2: other disciples. You push off from shore and start across
• 2:13:58
  Speaker 2: the water to the other side. The boat begins to
• 2:14:02
  Speaker 2: rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the faint
• 2:14:07
  Speaker 2: lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is
• 2:14:12
  Speaker 2: lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look in
• 2:14:18
  Speaker 2: the night? Look at his face as he sleeps in
• 2:14:23
  Speaker 2: the boat, the boat rolling in the growing waves. Rest
• 2:14:33
  Speaker 2: for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and let
• 2:14:39
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe out
• 2:14:44
  Speaker 2: and release your worries. Rest now, even deeper in God's arms, You,
• 2:14:55
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples continue working to keep the
• 2:14:59
  Speaker 2: boat on court. With so many people on board, the
• 2:15:03
  Speaker 2: side of the boat sits only a bit above the water.
• 2:15:08
  Speaker 2: You hope it will only take a couple of hours
• 2:15:10
  Speaker 2: to get where you're going. The wind pulls harder on
• 2:15:14
  Speaker 2: the sails, tipping the boat towards the down wind side.
• 2:15:20
  Speaker 2: You instinctively move towards the upwind side of the boat
• 2:15:24
  Speaker 2: to balance against the wind and help keep the boat afloat.
• 2:15:29
  Speaker 2: The wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back
• 2:15:34
  Speaker 2: and forth. The boat rocks hard and water splashes against
• 2:15:38
  Speaker 2: your back. You need to take down the sails, which
• 2:15:42
  Speaker 2: means the boat will stop moving forward. You will have
• 2:15:46
  Speaker 2: to wait out the storm. You can't even see the
• 2:15:50
  Speaker 2: village's lights across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and
• 2:15:56
  Speaker 2: wind and water splashing into the boat. You scoop it
• 2:16:01
  Speaker 2: out with a baiale, and more splashes in. You could
• 2:16:05
  Speaker 2: be at home right now, in your bed, sleeping warm
• 2:16:10
  Speaker 2: and safe, but instead you're soaking wet in a tipping
• 2:16:14
  Speaker 2: boat in the middle of the dark night, with no
• 2:16:17
  Speaker 2: way to navigate back to shore. The boat is now
• 2:16:22
  Speaker 2: being blown across the sea by the wind. Feel your
• 2:16:26
  Speaker 2: feet splashing in water on the wooden boat, feel your
• 2:16:31
  Speaker 2: back splashed by another wave. But through all of this,
• 2:16:37
  Speaker 2: your teacher, Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep
• 2:16:44
  Speaker 2: through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully. As rain
• 2:16:51
  Speaker 2: and wind and waves crash onto the boat. Another large
• 2:17:00
  Speaker 2: gust hits you. Some of the men lean the wrong way,
• 2:17:04
  Speaker 2: and for a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling
• 2:17:07
  Speaker 2: that the boat may tip over. You and the other
• 2:17:10
  Speaker 2: disciples shake Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord,
• 2:17:15
  Speaker 2: You say, we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you
• 2:17:22
  Speaker 2: so afraid, he says, still lying down, oh you of
• 2:17:28
  Speaker 2: little faith. Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind, He
• 2:17:37
  Speaker 2: rebukes the sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The
• 2:17:45
  Speaker 2: strong winds are gone. Look at the waves just gently
• 2:17:51
  Speaker 2: lapping against the side of the boat. See the surprise
• 2:17:55
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples eyes. You are all safe. Your
• 2:18:01
  Speaker 2: journey across the sea continues. You and Andrew and the
• 2:18:07
  Speaker 2: other disciples marvel together as you land the boat on
• 2:18:11
  Speaker 2: the other side. What kind of man is this that
• 2:18:16
  Speaker 2: even the wind and the sea obey him now as
• 2:18:21
  Speaker 2: you dream fuel the winds and storms in your life.
• 2:18:27
  Speaker 2: Calm down to a gentle breeze and see Jesus right
• 2:18:32
  Speaker 2: there next to you. But for tonight, rest safe from storms,
• 2:18:41
  Speaker 2: Protect it from darkening skies. Allow God's presence to muffle
• 2:18:48
  Speaker 2: the sound of distant thunder. Close your eyes from the
• 2:18:53
  Speaker 2: sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe in God's peace and breathe
• 2:19:00
  Speaker 2: out your troubles and now, with your eyes still close softly,
• 2:19:09
  Speaker 2: just rest and dream as the word of God has
• 2:19:13
  Speaker 2: prayed softly over you in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation.
• 2:19:20
  Speaker 2: Just breathe slowly and deeply, as every few moments you
• 2:19:24
  Speaker 2: hear God's word being offered to you. Now, just breathe
• 2:19:31
  Speaker 2: and imagine and dream. May you be blessed by the
• 2:19:39
  Speaker 2: living God that transforms. May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams.
• 2:19:48
  Speaker 2: Let me pray now for you as you fall asleep,
• 2:19:52
  Speaker 2: Oh peaceful and Loving Father, be merciful to this one,
• 2:19:56
  Speaker 2: Oh God, because of your constant love, because of your
• 2:20:01
  Speaker 2: great mercy, wipe away their sins tonight. Let them hear
• 2:20:08
  Speaker 2: the sounds of joy and gladness. Create in them tonight
• 2:20:13
  Speaker 2: a pure heart of God. Give them again the joy
• 2:20:18
  Speaker 2: that comes from your salvation. God, grant this one peace
• 2:20:24
  Speaker 2: so they can sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit,
• 2:20:29
  Speaker 2: ready to face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen,
• 2:20:47
  Speaker 2: shift your mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries.
• 2:20:53
  Speaker 2: Soak instead in God's presence and begin to get comfortable.
• 2:20:58
  Speaker 2: Close your eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and
• 2:21:04
  Speaker 2: breathe out your troubles. If you fall asleep before the
• 2:21:09
  Speaker 2: story is finished, all the better. I give you permission
• 2:21:13
  Speaker 2: now to fall asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is
• 2:21:18
  Speaker 2: present too, even while you dream. Listen to me. Pray
• 2:21:23
  Speaker 2: for you now as you begin to sleep. Dear God,
• 2:21:28
  Speaker 2: for this cherished child of yours. Fill their heart and
• 2:21:32
  Speaker 2: mind fresh with your presence and peace. Invite them to
• 2:21:37
  Speaker 2: you and give them their rest for their souls. Let
• 2:21:42
  Speaker 2: their sleep be easy as you lift their burdens and sleep.
• 2:21:47
  Speaker 2: And now may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and
• 2:21:51
  Speaker 2: renew their hearts as they rest in you. In Jesus name, Amen,
• 2:22:00
  Speaker 2: Now drift off to the land of dreams. As the
• 2:22:03
  Speaker 2: story begins. It is late in the evening, the cool,
• 2:22:11
  Speaker 2: moist breeze from the Sea of Galilee blows through the
• 2:22:15
  Speaker 2: open windows of your house. You since change is in
• 2:22:20
  Speaker 2: the air. After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards
• 2:22:26
  Speaker 2: the shore of the Sea of Galilee. More and more
• 2:22:30
  Speaker 2: people have heard of this rabbi and the miracles that
• 2:22:34
  Speaker 2: he has done. The needy, the demanding crowds continue to grow,
• 2:22:40
  Speaker 2: pressing Jesus and the Disciples towards the sea. Over the
• 2:22:46
  Speaker 2: shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a
• 2:22:50
  Speaker 2: boat ready. He wants to cross to the other side
• 2:22:54
  Speaker 2: of the lake. Night is falling. Gray clouds begin to
• 2:23:02
  Speaker 2: block some of the evening sunlight, but for now, the
• 2:23:07
  Speaker 2: red orange glow can still be seen over the mountains
• 2:23:11
  Speaker 2: to the west. But anyone growing up on the shore
• 2:23:15
  Speaker 2: of the Sea of Galilee would be able to recognize
• 2:23:19
  Speaker 2: the signs. The feeling in the air. A storm is approaching,
• 2:23:28
  Speaker 2: storms are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst of wind,
• 2:23:34
  Speaker 2: and the sound of distant thunder all can be signs
• 2:23:39
  Speaker 2: of changes in the weather. But there are other storms
• 2:23:43
  Speaker 2: we face, two the storms of life. The disciples following
• 2:23:48
  Speaker 2: Jesus saw many unexpected storms blow into their lives, but
• 2:23:53
  Speaker 2: none were bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus delivered
• 2:23:59
  Speaker 2: them time and time again, Yet even his closest followers
• 2:24:04
  Speaker 2: question how they could get through the next storm. These
• 2:24:08
  Speaker 2: trials tested their faith, and the testing of faith produces
• 2:24:14
  Speaker 2: endurance and determination when storms come into your life unexpectedly,
• 2:24:21
  Speaker 2: Jesus has the power to calm anything the world can
• 2:24:25
  Speaker 2: throw at you. But this evening, the disciples are getting restless.
• 2:24:33
  Speaker 2: They sense another storm approaching. So settle in now. As
• 2:24:38
  Speaker 2: the story unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew
• 2:24:46
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and
• 2:24:52
  Speaker 2: a bale for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves
• 2:24:57
  Speaker 2: splash over your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near
• 2:25:03
  Speaker 2: here once, just up the seashore. You and Andrew were
• 2:25:08
  Speaker 2: casting a fishing net into the sea when he called
• 2:25:10
  Speaker 2: out to you. Come after me. Jesus said, and I
• 2:25:16
  Speaker 2: will make you fishers of men. You're still learning what
• 2:25:21
  Speaker 2: that means. You wonder what Jesus will ask you to do.
• 2:25:26
  Speaker 2: Look up at Jesus and the growing darkness of night
• 2:25:30
  Speaker 2: as you get ready to board the boat, and see
• 2:25:34
  Speaker 2: him smile at you. See his eyes as he thinks
• 2:25:38
  Speaker 2: of you. How does it feel to trust Jesus with
• 2:25:43
  Speaker 2: your journey ahead? Now rest for another moment. Just breathe
• 2:25:52
  Speaker 2: in trust from God, let the Holy Spirit fill you
• 2:25:57
  Speaker 2: with faith, and then breathe out and release your worries.
• 2:26:03
  Speaker 2: Rest now in God's arms. You finish preparing for the
• 2:26:12
  Speaker 2: journey across the lake at night. The wind seems to
• 2:26:17
  Speaker 2: be picking up and the larger waves start to lap
• 2:26:22
  Speaker 2: against the pebbles on the shore. Your hair begins to
• 2:26:27
  Speaker 2: blow slightly around your ears and neck. Somewhat important pushes
• 2:26:34
  Speaker 2: his way through the crowd. He is dressed like a
• 2:26:37
  Speaker 2: teacher of religious law. He looks impressed at the crowds
• 2:26:41
  Speaker 2: and the excitement about the healings. He sees you and
• 2:26:46
  Speaker 2: the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus. Teacher. He
• 2:26:52
  Speaker 2: calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 2:26:58
  Speaker 2: Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 2:27:02
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 2:27:06
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 2:27:13
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 2:27:16
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm bed.
• 2:27:22
  Speaker 2: Just across the village. Is it feel yourself, let go
• 2:27:29
  Speaker 2: of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See him
• 2:27:34
  Speaker 2: waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off his sandals,
• 2:27:44
  Speaker 2: pulls up his robes, and walks through the waves to
• 2:27:47
  Speaker 2: the boat that you've been preparing. He steps into the
• 2:27:51
  Speaker 2: boat and you follow him along with the other disciples.
• 2:27:55
  Speaker 2: You push off from shore and start across the water
• 2:28:00
  Speaker 2: to the other side. The boat begins to rock heavily
• 2:28:04
  Speaker 2: in the waves. You steer toward the faint lights of
• 2:28:08
  Speaker 2: a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is lying peacefully
• 2:28:15
  Speaker 2: sleep near you. How does Jesus look in the night?
• 2:28:21
  Speaker 2: Look at his face as he sleeps in the boat,
• 2:28:26
  Speaker 2: the boat rolling in the growing waves. Rest for a moment,
• 2:28:36
  Speaker 2: Breathe in trust from God. Let the Holy Spirit fill
• 2:28:41
  Speaker 2: you with faith, and breathe out and release your worries.
• 2:28:48
  Speaker 2: Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You, Andrew and
• 2:28:57
  Speaker 2: the other disciples continue working to keep the boat on course.
• 2:29:02
  Speaker 2: With so many people on board, the side of the
• 2:29:05
  Speaker 2: boat sits only a bit above the water. You hope
• 2:29:09
  Speaker 2: it will only take a couple of hours to get
• 2:29:12
  Speaker 2: where you're going. The wind pulls harder on the sails,
• 2:29:17
  Speaker 2: tipping the boat towards the down wind side. You instinctively
• 2:29:22
  Speaker 2: move towards the upwind side of the boat to balance
• 2:29:26
  Speaker 2: against the wind and help keep the boat afloat. The
• 2:29:30
  Speaker 2: wind turns into a storm, slapping the sails back and forth.
• 2:29:37
  Speaker 2: The boat rocks hard and water splashes against your back.
• 2:29:41
  Speaker 2: You need to take down the sails, which means the
• 2:29:44
  Speaker 2: boat will stop moving forward. You will have to wait
• 2:29:48
  Speaker 2: out the storm. You can't even see the village's lights
• 2:29:52
  Speaker 2: across the lake anymore. There's just darkness and wind and
• 2:29:58
  Speaker 2: water splashing into the boat. You scoop it out with
• 2:30:03
  Speaker 2: a bale, and more splashes in. You could be at
• 2:30:07
  Speaker 2: home right now in your bed, sleeping warm and safe.
• 2:30:12
  Speaker 2: But instead you're soaking wet in a tipping boat in
• 2:30:16
  Speaker 2: the middle of the dark night, with no way to
• 2:30:19
  Speaker 2: navigate back to shore. The boat is now being blown
• 2:30:24
  Speaker 2: across the sea by the wind. Feel your feet splashing
• 2:30:28
  Speaker 2: in water on the wooden boat, Feel your back splashed
• 2:30:33
  Speaker 2: by another wave. But through all of this, your teacher
• 2:30:40
  Speaker 2: Jesus lays sound asleep. How can he sleep through this storm?
• 2:30:47
  Speaker 2: See his face sleeping peacefully as rain and wind and
• 2:30:53
  Speaker 2: waves crash onto the boat. Another large gust hits you.
• 2:31:03
  Speaker 2: Some of the men lean the wrong way, and for
• 2:31:05
  Speaker 2: a moment you have the gut wrenching feeling that the
• 2:31:08
  Speaker 2: boat may tip over. You and the other disciples. Shake
• 2:31:13
  Speaker 2: Jesus and wake him up. Save us, Lord, You say,
• 2:31:16
  Speaker 2: we're dying. Jesus wakes up. Why are you so afraid,
• 2:31:24
  Speaker 2: he says, still lying down, oh you of little faith.
• 2:31:32
  Speaker 2: Jesus gets up and rebukes the wind. He rebukes the
• 2:31:39
  Speaker 2: sea all around you. Suddenly it's calm. The strong winds
• 2:31:47
  Speaker 2: are gone. Look at the waves just gently lapping against
• 2:31:53
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat. See the surprise in the
• 2:31:56
  Speaker 2: other disciples' eyes. Are all safe. Your journey across the
• 2:32:03
  Speaker 2: sea continues. You and Andrew and the other disciples marvel
• 2:32:10
  Speaker 2: together as you land the boat on the other side.
• 2:32:14
  Speaker 2: What kind of man is this that even the wind
• 2:32:18
  Speaker 2: and the sea obey him? Now as you dream fuel
• 2:32:24
  Speaker 2: the winds and storms in your life, calm down to
• 2:32:29
  Speaker 2: a gentle breeze, and see Jesus right there next to you.
• 2:32:36
  Speaker 2: But for tonight, rest safe from storms, Protect it from
• 2:32:43
  Speaker 2: darkening skies, Allow God's presence to muffle the sound of
• 2:32:50
  Speaker 2: distant thunder, close your eyes from the sudden flashes of lightning.
• 2:32:58
  Speaker 2: Breathe in God's peace and breathe out your troubles. And now,
• 2:33:07
  Speaker 2: with your eyes still close softly, just rest and dream
• 2:33:13
  Speaker 2: as the word of God is prayed softly over you
• 2:33:16
  Speaker 2: in this continuing time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly
• 2:33:22
  Speaker 2: and deeply, as every few moments you hear God's word
• 2:33:27
  Speaker 2: being offered to you. Now, just breathe and imagine and dream.
• 2:33:39
  Speaker 2: May you be blessed by the living God that transforms.
• 2:33:44
  Speaker 2: May the Holy Spirit guide your dreams. Let me pray
• 2:33:49
  Speaker 2: now for you as you fall asleep. Oh peaceful and
• 2:33:54
  Speaker 2: Loving Father, be merciful to this one, Oh God, because
• 2:33:59
  Speaker 2: of your consent to love, because of your great mercy,
• 2:34:04
  Speaker 2: wipe away their sins tonight. Let them hear the sounds
• 2:34:10
  Speaker 2: of joy and gladness. Create in them tonight a pure
• 2:34:15
  Speaker 2: heart of God. Give them again the joy that comes
• 2:34:20
  Speaker 2: from your salvation. God, grant this one peace so they
• 2:34:26
  Speaker 2: can sleep soundlessly and awaken with a renewed spirit, ready
• 2:34:31
  Speaker 2: to face the day ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen, shift
• 2:34:49
  Speaker 2: your mind slowly away from today's tasks and worries. Soak
• 2:34:55
  Speaker 2: instead in God's presence and begin to get comfortable. Close
• 2:35:00
  Speaker 2: your eyes and relax. Breathe in God's peace and breathe
• 2:35:06
  Speaker 2: out your troubles. If you fall asleep before the story
• 2:35:11
  Speaker 2: is finished, all the better. I give you permission now
• 2:35:14
  Speaker 2: to fall asleep and dream sweet dreams. God is present too,
• 2:35:20
  Speaker 2: even while you dream. Listen to me. Pray for you
• 2:35:24
  Speaker 2: now as you begin to sleep. Dear God, for this
• 2:35:29
  Speaker 2: cherished child of yours. Fill their heart and mind fresh
• 2:35:34
  Speaker 2: with your presence and peace. Invite them to you and
• 2:35:40
  Speaker 2: give them the rest for their souls. Let their sleep
• 2:35:44
  Speaker 2: be easy as you lift their burdens and sleep. And
• 2:35:49
  Speaker 2: now may your Holy Spirit guide their dreams and renew
• 2:35:53
  Speaker 2: their hearts as they rest in you. In Jesus' name, Amen,
• 2:36:01
  Speaker 2: Now drift off to the land of dreams. As the
• 2:36:04
  Speaker 2: story begins. It is late in the evening. The cool,
• 2:36:12
  Speaker 2: moist breeze from the Sea of Galilee blows through the
• 2:36:16
  Speaker 2: open windows of your house. You sense change is in
• 2:36:21
  Speaker 2: the air. After eating, the disciples follow Jesus outside towards
• 2:36:28
  Speaker 2: the shore of the Sea of Galilee. More and more
• 2:36:31
  Speaker 2: people have heard of this rabbi and the miracles that
• 2:36:35
  Speaker 2: he has done the needy. The demanding crowds continue to grow,
• 2:36:41
  Speaker 2: pressing Jesus and the disciples towards the sea. Over the
• 2:36:47
  Speaker 2: shouts of the crowd, Jesus tells them to get a
• 2:36:51
  Speaker 2: boat ready, he wants to cross to the other side
• 2:36:55
  Speaker 2: of the lake. Night is falling. Small gray clouds begin
• 2:37:03
  Speaker 2: to block some of the evening sunlight, but for now,
• 2:37:08
  Speaker 2: the red orange glow can still be seen over the
• 2:37:11
  Speaker 2: mountains to the west. But anyone growing up on the
• 2:37:16
  Speaker 2: shore of the Sea of Galilee would be able to
• 2:37:19
  Speaker 2: recognize the signs. The feeling in the air a storm
• 2:37:26
  Speaker 2: is approaching. Storms are frightening, darkening skies, a sudden burst
• 2:37:34
  Speaker 2: of wind, and the sound of distant thunder all can
• 2:37:39
  Speaker 2: be signs of changes in the weather. But there are
• 2:37:43
  Speaker 2: other storms we face too, the storms of life. The
• 2:37:48
  Speaker 2: disciples following Jesus saw many unexpected storms blow into their lives,
• 2:37:54
  Speaker 2: but none were bigger than what Jesus could handle. Jesus
• 2:37:59
  Speaker 2: still deliver them time and time again, Yet even his
• 2:38:03
  Speaker 2: closest followers question how they could get through the next storm.
• 2:38:09
  Speaker 2: These trials tested their faith, and the testing of faith
• 2:38:14
  Speaker 2: reduces endurance and determination. When storms come into your life unexpectedly,
• 2:38:22
  Speaker 2: Jesus has the power to calm anything the world can
• 2:38:26
  Speaker 2: throw at you. But this evening the disciples are getting restless.
• 2:38:34
  Speaker 2: They sense another storm approaching. So settle in now. As
• 2:38:39
  Speaker 2: the story unfolds through the eyes of Peter, You, Andrew
• 2:38:47
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples quickly prepare sails and oars and
• 2:38:53
  Speaker 2: a bale for the wooden boat. Feel the small waves
• 2:38:58
  Speaker 2: splash over your bare feet. Remember you met Jesus near
• 2:39:04
  Speaker 2: here once, just up the seashore. You and Andrew were
• 2:39:09
  Speaker 2: casting a fishing net into the sea when he called
• 2:39:11
  Speaker 2: out to you. Come after me. Jesus said, and I
• 2:39:17
  Speaker 2: will make you fishers of men. You're still learning what
• 2:39:22
  Speaker 2: that means. You wonder what Jesus will ask you to do.
• 2:39:28
  Speaker 2: Look up at Jesus and the growing darkness of night
• 2:39:31
  Speaker 2: as you get ready to board the boat, and see
• 2:39:35
  Speaker 2: him smile at you, see his eyes as he thinks
• 2:39:39
  Speaker 2: of you. How does it feel to trust Jesus with
• 2:39:44
  Speaker 2: your journey ahead? Now rest for another moment. Just breathe
• 2:39:53
  Speaker 2: in trust from God, let the Holy Spirit fill you
• 2:39:58
  Speaker 2: with faith, and then breathe out and release your worries.
• 2:40:05
  Speaker 2: Rest now in God's arms. You finish preparing for the
• 2:40:13
  Speaker 2: journey across the lake. At night. The wind seems to
• 2:40:18
  Speaker 2: be picking up and the larger waves start to lap
• 2:40:23
  Speaker 2: against the pebbles on the shore. Your hair begins to
• 2:40:28
  Speaker 2: blow slightly around your ears and neck. Somewhat Important pushes
• 2:40:35
  Speaker 2: his way through the crowd. He is dressed like a
• 2:40:38
  Speaker 2: teacher of religious law. He looks impressed at the crowds
• 2:40:42
  Speaker 2: and the excitement about the healings. He sees you and
• 2:40:47
  Speaker 2: the other disciples preparing the boat for Jesus teacher. He
• 2:40:53
  Speaker 2: calls out to Jesus, I'll follow you wherever you go.
• 2:40:59
  Speaker 2: Fox have dens to live in, and birds have nests.
• 2:41:03
  Speaker 2: Jesus replies, but the son of Man has no place
• 2:41:07
  Speaker 2: to lay his head. Indeed, tonight you don't have any
• 2:41:14
  Speaker 2: place to lay your head either. You're going to be
• 2:41:18
  Speaker 2: on a small, crowded boat. It's not like your warm
• 2:41:22
  Speaker 2: bed just across the village, is it. Feel yourself, let
• 2:41:30
  Speaker 2: go of your tasks and worries to follow Jesus. See
• 2:41:34
  Speaker 2: him waving to you, saying follow me. Jesus takes off
• 2:41:44
  Speaker 2: his sandals, pulls up his robes, and walks through the
• 2:41:47
  Speaker 2: waves to the boat that you've been preparing. He steps
• 2:41:52
  Speaker 2: into the boat and you follow him along with the
• 2:41:54
  Speaker 2: other disciples. You push off from shore and start across
• 2:42:00
  Speaker 2: the water to the other side. The boat begins to
• 2:42:04
  Speaker 2: rock heavily in the waves. You steer toward the faint
• 2:42:09
  Speaker 2: lights of a village in the distance. Soon Jesus is
• 2:42:14
  Speaker 2: lying peacefully sleep near you. How does Jesus look in
• 2:42:20
  Speaker 2: the night? Look at his face as he sleeps in
• 2:42:26
  Speaker 2: the boat, the boat rolling in the growing waves. Rest
• 2:42:35
  Speaker 2: for a moment, Breathe in trust from God and let
• 2:42:41
  Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit fill you with faith, and breathe out
• 2:42:46
  Speaker 2: and release your worries. Rest now even deeper in God's arms. You,
• 2:42:57
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples continue you working to keep
• 2:43:01
  Speaker 2: the boat on course. With so many people on board,
• 2:43:05
  Speaker 2: the side of the boat sits only a bit above
• 2:43:08
  Speaker 2: the water. You hope it will only take a couple
• 2:43:12
  Speaker 2: of hours to get where you're going. The wind pulls
• 2:43:16
  Speaker 2: harder on the sails, tipping the boat towards the down
• 2:43:20
  Speaker 2: wind side. You instinctively move towards the upwind side of
• 2:43:26
  Speaker 2: the boat to balance against the wind and help keep
• 2:43:29
  Speaker 2: the boat afloat. The wind turns into a storm, slapping
• 2:43:35
  Speaker 2: the sails back and forth. The boat rocks hard and
• 2:43:39
  Speaker 2: water splashes against your back. You need to take down
• 2:43:43
  Speaker 2: the sails, which means the boat will stop moving forward.
• 2:43:48
  Speaker 2: You will have to wait out the storm. You can't
• 2:43:51
  Speaker 2: even see the village's lights across the lake anymore. There's
• 2:43:56
  Speaker 2: just darkness and wind and water splashing into the boat.
• 2:44:03
  Speaker 2: You scoop it out with a bale, and more splashes in.
• 2:44:07
  Speaker 2: You could be at home right now, in your bed,
• 2:44:11
  Speaker 2: sleeping warm and safe. But instead you're soaking wet in
• 2:44:16
  Speaker 2: a tipping boat in the middle of the dark night,
• 2:44:19
  Speaker 2: with no way to navigate back to shore. The boat
• 2:44:23
  Speaker 2: is now being blown across the sea by the wind.
• 2:44:28
  Speaker 2: Feel your feet splashing in water on the wooden boat,
• 2:44:32
  Speaker 2: feel your back splashed by another wave. But through all
• 2:44:38
  Speaker 2: of this, your teacher Jesus lays sound asleep. How can
• 2:44:45
  Speaker 2: he sleep through this storm? See his face sleeping peacefully
• 2:44:52
  Speaker 2: As rain and wind and waves crash onto the boat.
• 2:45:01
  Speaker 2: Another large gust hits you. Some of the men lean
• 2:45:05
  Speaker 2: the wrong way, and for a moment you have the
• 2:45:08
  Speaker 2: gut wrenching feeling that the boat may tip over. You
• 2:45:12
  Speaker 2: and the other disciples shake Jesus and wake him up.
• 2:45:16
  Speaker 2: Save us, Lord, you say we're dying. Jesus wakes up.
• 2:45:23
  Speaker 2: Why are you so afraid, he says, still lying down,
• 2:45:28
  Speaker 2: oh you of little faith. Jesus gets up and rebukes
• 2:45:37
  Speaker 2: the wind. He rebukes the sea all around you. Suddenly
• 2:45:45
  Speaker 2: it's calm. The strong winds are gone. Look at the
• 2:45:51
  Speaker 2: waves just gently lapping against the side of the boat.
• 2:45:56
  Speaker 2: See the surprise and the other disciples eyes. You are
• 2:46:01
  Speaker 2: all safe. Your journey across the sea continues. You and
• 2:46:08
  Speaker 2: Andrew and the other disciples marvel together as you land
• 2:46:12
  Speaker 2: the boat on the other side. What kind of man
• 2:46:16
  Speaker 2: is this that even the wind and the sea obey him?
• 2:46:23
  Speaker 2: Now as you dream, fuel the winds and storms in
• 2:46:27
  Speaker 2: your life. Calm down to a gentle breeze, and see
• 2:46:33
  Speaker 2: Jesus right there next to you. But for tonight, rest
• 2:46:40
  Speaker 2: safe from storms, protected from darkening skies. Allow God's presence
• 2:46:49
  Speaker 2: to muffle the sound of distant thunder. Close your eyes
• 2:46:55
  Speaker 2: from the sudden flashes of lightning. Breathe in God's peace
• 2:47:02
  Speaker 2: and breathe out your troubles. And now, with your eyes
• 2:47:09
  Speaker 2: still close softly, just rest and dream as the word
• 2:47:14
  Speaker 2: of God is prayed softly over you in this continuing
• 2:47:18
  Speaker 2: time of peaceful relaxation. Just breathe slowly and deeply, as
• 2:47:25
  Speaker 2: every few moments you hear God's word being offered to you. Now,
• 2:47:31
  Speaker 2: just breathe and imagine and dream. May you be blessed
• 2:47:41
  Speaker 2: by the Living God that transforms. May the Holy Spirit
• 2:47:46
  Speaker 2: guide your dreams. Let me pray now for you as
• 2:47:52
  Speaker 2: you fall asleep. Oh peaceful and Loving Father, be merciful
• 2:47:58
  Speaker 2: to this one, Oh God, because of your constant love,
• 2:48:03
  Speaker 2: because of your great mercy, wipe away their sins tonight.
• 2:48:09
  Speaker 2: Let them hear the sounds of joy and gladness. Create
• 2:48:15
  Speaker 2: in them tonight a pure heart. O God, give them
• 2:48:19
  Speaker 2: again the joy that comes from your salvation. God, grant
• 2:48:25
  Speaker 2: this one peace so they can sleep soundlessly and awaken
• 2:48:29
  Speaker 2: with a renewed spirit, ready to face the day ahead.
• 2:48:33
  Speaker 2: In Jesus' name.
• 2:48:35
  Speaker 1: Amen, we hope this meditation brought you peace. To listen
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