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Speaker 2: Hello and welcome to this sleep story from Abide. I'm
Speaker 2: lone Laura. Thanks for joining me for our story deep conviction.
Speaker 2: When deeply convicted by the Holy Spirit, we are given
Speaker 2: the assurance of truth and certainty of faith. First, Thessalonians
Speaker 2: Chapter one, verses four and five says, for we know,
Speaker 2: brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen
Speaker 2: you because our Gospel came to you not simply with words,
Speaker 2: but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.
Speaker 2: Throughout this sleep story, you'll hear more about the Holy
Speaker 2: Spirit's touch on a person's life, taking the truth of
Speaker 2: God and transforming people's hearts and minds. You'll also be
Speaker 2: led on a peaceful stroll among Italy's Amalfi Coast, one
Speaker 2: of the most beautiful places on earth. You'll be soothed
Speaker 2: by scripture passages that speak of the unchanging nature of
Speaker 2: God and is a eternal love for mankind. You receive
Speaker 2: encouragement to allow the Gospel message to be rekindled in
Speaker 2: your heart, inspiring you to walk out your convictions with
Speaker 2: love and grace. I invite you to release all worry
Speaker 2: and stress as you listen to this Bible reflection. Let
Speaker 2: God's word replace any negative messages you're holding on too,
Speaker 2: and fill you with deep joy and peace Again. As Paul,
Speaker 2: Silas and Timothy said in our focus verse, he has
Speaker 2: chosen you because our Gospel came to you, not simply
Speaker 2: with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit
Speaker 2: and deep conviction. Find rest in the work of the
Speaker 2: Holy Spirit as he presses on your heart a renewed
Speaker 2: affection from the message of the Cross. I'm grateful you're here.
Speaker 2: Please make yourself comfortable as you prepare to hear our
Speaker 2: peaceful sleep story. Deep conviction by the Holy Spirit opens
Speaker 2: the eyes and hearts of people to God's truth. By
Speaker 2: His love and mercy, we are led to repentance, covered
Speaker 2: by grace, and restored through Christ Jesus. As we heard
Speaker 2: before in our focus verse, Paul, Silas and Timothy wrote
Speaker 2: to the Thessalonian, saying, for we know, brothers and sisters
Speaker 2: loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our
Speaker 2: gospel came to you not simply with words, but also
Speaker 2: with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. The
Speaker 2: restorative work of the Holy Spirit comes first by deep conviction,
Speaker 2: genuine repentance, and belief in the finished work of Jesus
Speaker 2: on the cross. A softening of our hearts take place
Speaker 2: as the gentle Spirit touches each one of us, revealing
Speaker 2: the truth of the Gospel, the good news that Jesus
Speaker 2: is the Way. Rest quietly in the presence of the
Speaker 2: Holy Spirit as I read comforting scriptures about his role
Speaker 2: in our lives. In John chapter fourteen, verse twenty six,
Speaker 2: Jesus said, but the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the
Speaker 2: Father will send in my name, He will teach you
Speaker 2: all things and bring to your remembrance all that I
Speaker 2: have said to you. In Romans chapter eight, verse twenty six,
Speaker 2: Paul said likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness,
Speaker 2: for we do not know what to pray for us
Speaker 2: we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with
Speaker 2: groanings too deep for words. Let your mind settle in
Speaker 2: the phrase groaning too deep for words. Rest in the
Speaker 2: intercession of the Holy Spirit. Now release all worries to him,
Speaker 2: trusting him to intercede on your behalf. It's okay when
Speaker 2: you don't know what to pray. The Holy Spirit steps
Speaker 2: in with wordless groans, communicating to the Father for your needs.
Speaker 2: My friend sleeps soundly, knowing you are covered by the
Speaker 2: intercession of the Holy Spirit. God knows your heart. He
Speaker 2: knows every thought. You can trust him with every concern,
Speaker 2: spoken and unspoken. Now Here are focused passage from First Thessalonians,
Speaker 2: chapter one, verse four and five, again, this time from
Speaker 2: the New Living Translation. It says, we know to your
Speaker 2: brothers and sisters that God loves you and has chosen
Speaker 2: you to be his own people. For when we brought
Speaker 2: you the good news, it was not only with words,
Speaker 2: but also with power, For the Holy Spirit gave you
Speaker 2: full assurance that what we said was true. Rest confidently
Speaker 2: and full assurance of God's truth. You can trust everything
Speaker 2: he says without doubt. The Lord has planted the Gospel
Speaker 2: message in your heart, confirming Jesus as the Messiah had
Speaker 2: the living savior of the world. He is your joy,
Speaker 2: your strength, your peace. He gives you life and life abundant.
Speaker 2: Dream of walking on a cloudless day along Italy's Almulficos.
Speaker 2: The sunlight highlights the vibrant colors of natural beauty. The
Speaker 2: scene takes your breath away. Fragrant lemon trees line the path,
Speaker 2: filling the air with bright notes of citrus. Glossy green
Speaker 2: leaves surrounding the ripe yellow fruit draw your eyes. You
Speaker 2: breathe in the lemony scent mixed with the salty air
Speaker 2: of the Mediterranean sea. Inhale and exhil as you dream
Speaker 2: this spectacular sight created by God for your enjoyment. As
Speaker 2: you continue along the beautiful path, you notice pink geraniums
Speaker 2: spilling over stone ledges, and rosemary shrubs growing in abundance,
Speaker 2: flourishing in the rocky soil. Breathing deeply, you inhale sweet
Speaker 2: fragrances all around as sunlight warms your face. Slowly you
Speaker 2: stroll along the mark path completely surrounded by the beauty
Speaker 2: of God's creation. This is one of the most beautiful
Speaker 2: places on Earth. Peaceful coves and inlets below offer glimpse
Speaker 2: of turquoise water lapping the shore with rhythmic sounds of
Speaker 2: gentle waves. Stopping for a moment, you grasp the wooden
Speaker 2: rail with both hands, tilting your head back and letting
Speaker 2: the coastal breeze fill your lungs with revitalizing air. Inhaling slowly,
Speaker 2: you close your eyes, allowing your other senses to take over.
Speaker 2: Hearing the faint buzzing of bees in the distance, smelling
Speaker 2: the calming sense of lavender and time, feeling the warmth
Speaker 2: of the sun's golden rays. In this moment, God draws
Speaker 2: you closer through his glorious creation. As you remain in
Speaker 2: this peaceful place, the Holy Spirit whispers the words of
Speaker 2: Romans chapter one, verse twenty, saying, for since the creation
Speaker 2: of the world, his inevitable attributes are clearly seen, being
Speaker 2: understood by the things that are made, even his eternal
Speaker 2: power in Godhead, so that they are without excuse, seen, understood,
Speaker 2: made known. Our amazing God works in this way. He
Speaker 2: does not withhold truth from his creation. He displays his
Speaker 2: mighty power throughout the earth and makes his presence known.
Speaker 2: Rest in the holy presence of God, as I pray, Lord, God,
Speaker 2: Merciful and Mighty, Please enclose this listener with the assurance
Speaker 2: of your existence and the indisputable proof of your being.
Speaker 2: Fill them with deep conviction of who you are and
Speaker 2: what you've done. You are the one and only true
Speaker 2: God of heaven and earth. Nothing exists without you. Please
Speaker 2: surround this child with the peace of your presence and
Speaker 2: Jesus's precious name. Amen. Now return to the Amalfi Coast,
Speaker 2: walking slowly along a cobblestone path. As you enter a
Speaker 2: quaint village nestled in this picturesque scene, the sound of
Speaker 2: children playing in the towns where brings a smile to
Speaker 2: your face. The innocence of youth reminds you of carefree
Speaker 2: days spent playing with friends in wide open spaces without
Speaker 2: a single thought of responsibility. A child's ball rolls toward you,
Speaker 2: and you bend down to pick it up, tossing it
Speaker 2: back to them as they smile, wave and run off
Speaker 2: the play again. Passing street vendors and charming storefronts. You
Speaker 2: stop occasionally to admire the various items being sold, glazed
Speaker 2: pottery with intricate designs, woven purses and jewel tone fabric,
Speaker 2: and watercolor paintings of sunset skies. Eventually, you wind your
Speaker 2: way back to the coast as the waves build. The
Speaker 2: white caps mesmerize you as you watch them roll toward
Speaker 2: the shore, disperse, and upon impact, over and over again,
Speaker 2: the wave come in and the tide goes out. You
Speaker 2: hear the faint sounds of motor boats in the distance,
Speaker 2: taking tourists out to sea in hopes of a successful catch.
Speaker 2: That reminds you of the disciples, some fishermen by trade.
Speaker 2: And you recall the words of Jesus from Matthew chapter four,
Speaker 2: verse nineteen, when he said, come follow me, and I
Speaker 2: will make you fishers of men. Follow a voice of
Speaker 2: the Lord. Now, even as you sleep, your heart is
Speaker 2: tender toward the things of God. Your soul longs for
Speaker 2: the peace of his presence, and in his presence is
Speaker 2: fullness of joy. No matter where you go, Jesus still
Speaker 2: calls you to follow him with deepest conviction. You go
Speaker 2: where he leads. Let me pray of you one last time,
Speaker 2: Lord God, thank you for this time of beautiful reflection
Speaker 2: and deep conviction. As this child sleeps in your protective care,
Speaker 2: please remind them of your faithfulness through all generations. Establish
Speaker 2: in their heart who they are in You, your workmanship
Speaker 2: created in Christ Jesus by your Spirit. Please speak words
Speaker 2: of truth and peace over them. Fill them with the
Speaker 2: deepest convictions of your eternal presence in Jesus's holy and
Speaker 2: precious name. Amen, Thank you again for joining me for
Speaker 2: this sleep story that took us on a stroll along
Speaker 2: the Almalfi coast. I prayed us been a peaceful, pleasant
Speaker 2: journey through the imagery of God's glorious creation. Let the
Speaker 2: words of Paul, Silas and Timothy remain with you, saying,
Speaker 2: for we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that
Speaker 2: He has chosen you because our gospel came to you
Speaker 2: not simply with words, but also with power, with the
Speaker 2: Holy Spirit and deep conviction. Keep this truth hidden in
Speaker 2: your heart, unwavering and steadfast, and as always, continue to
Speaker 2: abide in Christ Us.