You're awake. It's okay. This happens. You're safe here. You don't have to do anything.
You're not behind on sleep. You're being gently led back to rest.
Let's allow your body to lead the way back to peace.
Let your eyes stay closed. Feel the weight of the blanket over you.
Let's begin. We'll start with breath. Nothing forced. Nothing big. Just let it fall in and
out.
Now breathe in for four. Exhale for six. Deep breath in. Gentle breath out.
Keep going. Deep breath in and out.
Feel your body soften just a little more with each breath. Let your shoulders melt.
Let your arms feel heavier. Let your belly rise and fall. Feel the weight of your legs
on the bed beneath you. Let your feet feel heavy. No tension. No effort.
You are fully held. In this stillness, God is here.
Psalm 48 says, I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, Lord, make me dwell
I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, Lord, make me dwell.
I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, Lord, make me dwell I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, Lord, make me dwell I will lie down and sleep in peace.
...
Let your body soften deeper into the mattress.
Let your breath get slower and softer and quieter.
You are safe.
You are held.
He gives rest to those he loves.
You can let go now.
You are safe.
You are held.
He gives rest to those he loves.
You can let go now.
Let's close with a prayer.
God you are here even in the middle of the night.
You never sleep.
You never leave.
Thank you for this chance to rest again.
Quiet my thought.
Blow my heart.
Cover me in peace like a warm blanket.
Help my body and mind fully let go.
I trust you with tonight.
I trust you with tomorrow.
I receive your gift of rest, Amen.
Now just stay here.
Let sleep return.
Let grace carry you the rest of the way.
Amen.
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