WEBVTT - Deep Conviction

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<v Speaker 2>Hello and welcome to this sleep story from Abide. I'm

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<v Speaker 2>lone Laura. Thanks for joining me for our story deep conviction.

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<v Speaker 2>When deeply convicted by the Holy Spirit, we are given

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<v Speaker 2>the assurance of truth and certainty of faith. First, Thessalonians

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<v Speaker 2>Chapter one, verses four and five says, for we know,

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<v Speaker 2>brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen

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<v Speaker 2>you because our Gospel came to you not simply with words,

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<v Speaker 2>but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.

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<v Speaker 2>Throughout this sleep story, you'll hear more about the Holy

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<v Speaker 2>Spirit's touch on a person's life, taking the truth of

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<v Speaker 2>God and transforming people's hearts and minds. You'll also be

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<v Speaker 2>led on a peaceful stroll among Italy's Amalfi Coast, one

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<v Speaker 2>of the most beautiful places on earth. You'll be soothed

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<v Speaker 2>by scripture passages that speak of the unchanging nature of

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<v Speaker 2>God and is a eternal love for mankind. You receive

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<v Speaker 2>encouragement to allow the Gospel message to be rekindled in

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<v Speaker 2>your heart, inspiring you to walk out your convictions with

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<v Speaker 2>love and grace. I invite you to release all worry

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<v Speaker 2>and stress as you listen to this Bible reflection. Let

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<v Speaker 2>God's word replace any negative messages you're holding on too,

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<v Speaker 2>and fill you with deep joy and peace Again. As Paul,

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<v Speaker 2>Silas and Timothy said in our focus verse, he has

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<v Speaker 2>chosen you because our Gospel came to you, not simply

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<v Speaker 2>with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit

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<v Speaker 2>and deep conviction. Find rest in the work of the

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<v Speaker 2>Holy Spirit as he presses on your heart a renewed

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<v Speaker 2>affection from the message of the Cross. I'm grateful you're here.

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<v Speaker 2>Please make yourself comfortable as you prepare to hear our

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<v Speaker 2>peaceful sleep story. Deep conviction by the Holy Spirit opens

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<v Speaker 2>the eyes and hearts of people to God's truth. By

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<v Speaker 2>His love and mercy, we are led to repentance, covered

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<v Speaker 2>by grace, and restored through Christ Jesus. As we heard

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<v Speaker 2>before in our focus verse, Paul, Silas and Timothy wrote

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<v Speaker 2>to the Thessalonian, saying, for we know, brothers and sisters

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<v Speaker 2>loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our

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<v Speaker 2>gospel came to you not simply with words, but also

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<v Speaker 2>with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. The

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<v Speaker 2>restorative work of the Holy Spirit comes first by deep conviction,

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<v Speaker 2>genuine repentance, and belief in the finished work of Jesus

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<v Speaker 2>on the cross. A softening of our hearts take place

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<v Speaker 2>as the gentle Spirit touches each one of us, revealing

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<v Speaker 2>the truth of the Gospel, the good news that Jesus

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<v Speaker 2>is the Way. Rest quietly in the presence of the

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<v Speaker 2>Holy Spirit as I read comforting scriptures about his role

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<v Speaker 2>in our lives. In John chapter fourteen, verse twenty six,

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<v Speaker 2>Jesus said, but the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the

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<v Speaker 2>Father will send in my name, He will teach you

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<v Speaker 2>all things and bring to your remembrance all that I

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<v Speaker 2>have said to you. In Romans chapter eight, verse twenty six,

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<v Speaker 2>Paul said likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness,

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<v Speaker 2>for we do not know what to pray for us

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<v Speaker 2>we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with

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<v Speaker 2>groanings too deep for words. Let your mind settle in

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<v Speaker 2>the phrase groaning too deep for words. Rest in the

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<v Speaker 2>intercession of the Holy Spirit. Now release all worries to him,

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<v Speaker 2>trusting him to intercede on your behalf. It's okay when

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<v Speaker 2>you don't know what to pray. The Holy Spirit steps

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<v Speaker 2>in with wordless groans, communicating to the Father for your needs.

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<v Speaker 2>My friend sleeps soundly, knowing you are covered by the

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<v Speaker 2>intercession of the Holy Spirit. God knows your heart. He

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<v Speaker 2>knows every thought. You can trust him with every concern,

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<v Speaker 2>spoken and unspoken. Now Here are focused passage from First Thessalonians,

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<v Speaker 2>chapter one, verse four and five, again, this time from

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<v Speaker 2>the New Living Translation. It says, we know to your

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<v Speaker 2>brothers and sisters that God loves you and has chosen

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<v Speaker 2>you to be his own people. For when we brought

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<v Speaker 2>you the good news, it was not only with words,

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<v Speaker 2>but also with power, For the Holy Spirit gave you

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<v Speaker 2>full assurance that what we said was true. Rest confidently

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<v Speaker 2>and full assurance of God's truth. You can trust everything

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<v Speaker 2>he says without doubt. The Lord has planted the Gospel

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<v Speaker 2>message in your heart, confirming Jesus as the Messiah had

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<v Speaker 2>the living savior of the world. He is your joy,

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<v Speaker 2>your strength, your peace. He gives you life and life abundant.

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<v Speaker 2>Dream of walking on a cloudless day along Italy's Almulficos.

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<v Speaker 2>The sunlight highlights the vibrant colors of natural beauty. The

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<v Speaker 2>scene takes your breath away. Fragrant lemon trees line the path,

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<v Speaker 2>filling the air with bright notes of citrus. Glossy green

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<v Speaker 2>leaves surrounding the ripe yellow fruit draw your eyes. You

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<v Speaker 2>breathe in the lemony scent mixed with the salty air

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<v Speaker 2>of the Mediterranean sea. Inhale and exhil as you dream

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<v Speaker 2>this spectacular sight created by God for your enjoyment. As

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<v Speaker 2>you continue along the beautiful path, you notice pink geraniums

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<v Speaker 2>spilling over stone ledges, and rosemary shrubs growing in abundance,

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<v Speaker 2>flourishing in the rocky soil. Breathing deeply, you inhale sweet

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<v Speaker 2>fragrances all around as sunlight warms your face. Slowly you

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<v Speaker 2>stroll along the mark path completely surrounded by the beauty

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<v Speaker 2>of God's creation. This is one of the most beautiful

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<v Speaker 2>places on Earth. Peaceful coves and inlets below offer glimpse

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<v Speaker 2>of turquoise water lapping the shore with rhythmic sounds of

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<v Speaker 2>gentle waves. Stopping for a moment, you grasp the wooden

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<v Speaker 2>rail with both hands, tilting your head back and letting

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<v Speaker 2>the coastal breeze fill your lungs with revitalizing air. Inhaling slowly,

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<v Speaker 2>you close your eyes, allowing your other senses to take over.

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<v Speaker 2>Hearing the faint buzzing of bees in the distance, smelling

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<v Speaker 2>the calming sense of lavender and time, feeling the warmth

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<v Speaker 2>of the sun's golden rays. In this moment, God draws

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<v Speaker 2>you closer through his glorious creation. As you remain in

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<v Speaker 2>this peaceful place, the Holy Spirit whispers the words of

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<v Speaker 2>Romans chapter one, verse twenty, saying, for since the creation

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<v Speaker 2>of the world, his inevitable attributes are clearly seen, being

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<v Speaker 2>understood by the things that are made, even his eternal

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<v Speaker 2>power in Godhead, so that they are without excuse, seen, understood,

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<v Speaker 2>made known. Our amazing God works in this way. He

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<v Speaker 2>does not withhold truth from his creation. He displays his

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<v Speaker 2>mighty power throughout the earth and makes his presence known.

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<v Speaker 2>Rest in the holy presence of God, as I pray, Lord, God,

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<v Speaker 2>Merciful and Mighty, Please enclose this listener with the assurance

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<v Speaker 2>of your existence and the indisputable proof of your being.

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<v Speaker 2>Fill them with deep conviction of who you are and

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<v Speaker 2>what you've done. You are the one and only true

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<v Speaker 2>God of heaven and earth. Nothing exists without you. Please

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<v Speaker 2>surround this child with the peace of your presence and

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<v Speaker 2>Jesus's precious name. Amen. Now return to the Amalfi Coast,

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<v Speaker 2>walking slowly along a cobblestone path. As you enter a

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<v Speaker 2>quaint village nestled in this picturesque scene, the sound of

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<v Speaker 2>children playing in the towns where brings a smile to

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<v Speaker 2>your face. The innocence of youth reminds you of carefree

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<v Speaker 2>days spent playing with friends in wide open spaces without

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<v Speaker 2>a single thought of responsibility. A child's ball rolls toward you,

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<v Speaker 2>and you bend down to pick it up, tossing it

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<v Speaker 2>back to them as they smile, wave and run off

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<v Speaker 2>the play again. Passing street vendors and charming storefronts. You

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<v Speaker 2>stop occasionally to admire the various items being sold, glazed

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<v Speaker 2>pottery with intricate designs, woven purses and jewel tone fabric,

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<v Speaker 2>and watercolor paintings of sunset skies. Eventually, you wind your

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<v Speaker 2>way back to the coast as the waves build. The

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<v Speaker 2>white caps mesmerize you as you watch them roll toward

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<v Speaker 2>the shore, disperse, and upon impact, over and over again,

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<v Speaker 2>the wave come in and the tide goes out. You

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<v Speaker 2>hear the faint sounds of motor boats in the distance,

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<v Speaker 2>taking tourists out to sea in hopes of a successful catch.

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<v Speaker 2>That reminds you of the disciples, some fishermen by trade.

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<v Speaker 2>And you recall the words of Jesus from Matthew chapter four,

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<v Speaker 2>verse nineteen, when he said, come follow me, and I

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<v Speaker 2>will make you fishers of men. Follow a voice of

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord. Now, even as you sleep, your heart is

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<v Speaker 2>tender toward the things of God. Your soul longs for

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<v Speaker 2>the peace of his presence, and in his presence is

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<v Speaker 2>fullness of joy. No matter where you go, Jesus still

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<v Speaker 2>calls you to follow him with deepest conviction. You go

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<v Speaker 2>where he leads. Let me pray of you one last time,

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<v Speaker 2>Lord God, thank you for this time of beautiful reflection

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<v Speaker 2>and deep conviction. As this child sleeps in your protective care,

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<v Speaker 2>please remind them of your faithfulness through all generations. Establish

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<v Speaker 2>in their heart who they are in You, your workmanship

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<v Speaker 2>created in Christ Jesus by your Spirit. Please speak words

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<v Speaker 2>of truth and peace over them. Fill them with the

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<v Speaker 2>deepest convictions of your eternal presence in Jesus's holy and

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<v Speaker 2>precious name. Amen, Thank you again for joining me for

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<v Speaker 2>this sleep story that took us on a stroll along

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<v Speaker 2>the Almalfi coast. I prayed us been a peaceful, pleasant

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<v Speaker 2>journey through the imagery of God's glorious creation. Let the

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<v Speaker 2>words of Paul, Silas and Timothy remain with you, saying,

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<v Speaker 2>for we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that

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<v Speaker 2>He has chosen you because our gospel came to you

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<v Speaker 2>not simply with words, but also with power, with the

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<v Speaker 2>Holy Spirit and deep conviction. Keep this truth hidden in

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<v Speaker 2>your heart, unwavering and steadfast, and as always, continue to

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<v Speaker 2>abide in Christ Us.