Thank you for joining us on this Catholic Sleep Meditation. This podcast was created through the support of the Mission Circle, a community that helps Catholics understand, live and share their faith. To become a member, click on the link in the description below. Welcome to this bedtime story, "God is More Than Enough." This bedtime story will guide you into a relaxing night of sleep. Before we begin, make sure all the distractions around you are removed so you can get a good night's rest. Take a deep breath, inhaling the sweetness of God, exhaling the worries and stress of your day. Snuggle in and allow God's Word to take you to a land of dreams. As you prepare for sleep, maybe you feel you can't do enough to earn God's pleasure or thoughts that you should be doing better, achieving more in life, or working overtime to be exceptional, and it's weighing you down. The burden is just too heavy to carry. Imagine now taking all of those negative thoughts and placing them in an iron safe, and then closing the door and spinning the combination lock. The safe is then tipped over into the depths of the ocean, never to be heard from or seen again. It sinks to the very bottom of the ocean, locked and sealed forever. As you drift off to sleep, close your eyes, get comfortable. If you fall asleep before the end of the meditation, it's okay. The meditation will shut off when it's over. Have you had enough, enough trying to measure up, enough striving for peace and contentment, enough trying to move up in the world, and enough of trying to keep up with the Joneses? Push away those thoughts that each day is a marathon to outdo your best efforts. From the day before, just so God will be pleased with you. Allow Jesus to carry that burden. Father, I'm exhausted. I'm tired of trying to earn your approval. I've had enough of chasing aspirations that do not satisfy. I'm ready to say enough is enough. Lord, I pray for peace in my spirit that will wash away my feelings of inadequacy, my feelings that I just haven't done enough for you, so that you will be pleased with me. I feel guilt that I haven't prayed enough, read the Bible enough, had enough love in my heart, as disciplined as I should be, worked enough, and a bad attitude. Let me release that nagging question of, how good do I have to be, how good is good enough. Father, I release this baggage now, resting in your sweet comfort that you are enough, that you don't operate on a quota system, that you don't grate on the curve. Protect me as I sleep. Bring me a new day tomorrow where I feel a lighter load in my step. Walking in the assurance that you are all I need, in Jesus' holy name, amen. Breathing deeply, know that God is enough to satisfy every need, no matter your circumstance. Listen to Romans 838 through 39, for I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence, Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the Gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think, to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before, but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. The body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor death, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord, reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor death, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter first time. You are a Roman laborer looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before, but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee. A Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church. The one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been one at the cross. Lord, reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, do you think to yourself? Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter, what is surely a word from the Lord. Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee. A Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands, kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus. He prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, trust me, trust me. Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been one at the cross. Lord reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence, Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before, but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah, death can't separate you, angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your Heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838-39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules. Doing enough, it's about Jesus. He's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me. Trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been one at the cross. Lord, reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the Apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee. A Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. "My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your heavenly Father." Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, do you think to yourself? Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know Paul the Apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus's embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your Heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord, reveal your truth during this time of rest, for I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39, for I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence, Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before, but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from his love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee. A Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to his feet in total brokenness and surrender, he notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, he prays peace over you as he wraps his arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus's embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from His love. And Paul should know, Paul the apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed Him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to His feet in total brokenness and surrender, He notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, He prays peace over you as He wraps His arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus' embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven, eternity with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your Heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and he wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees falling to the ground, and his children crying out to him. Nothing will ever take his love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord, reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus' precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer, looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul, or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from His love. And Paul should know, Paul the Apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed Him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to His feet in total brokenness and surrender, He notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, He prays peace over you as He wraps His arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus's embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. "My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven, eternity with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your Heavenly Father." Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and He wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838-39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, "Trust me, trust me." Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and His children crying out to Him. Nothing will ever take His love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been won at the cross. Lord reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus precious name. Listen to Romans 838 through 39. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. As you get comfortable settling in for a good sleep, imagine that you are one of those Christians in Rome. The city is crowded. It's one of the largest Mediterranean cities of the ancient world. A wealthy city. There are several economic classes, including slaves, free individuals, official Roman citizens, and nobles of different kinds. You are reading Paul's letter for the first time. You are a Roman laborer looking to get out of bondage, wondering if your work was ever going to be enough. Hiding in your dingy quarters late at night, eyes squinting as the thin glow of a tiny candle barely illuminates the papyrus paper. Fingers work to the bone, hands filthy, so tired you can barely hold the paper. Your heart delights when you read the very first sentence. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be His holy people, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You can't believe your eyes. Servant? I want to be a servant like Paul, you think to yourself. Given your status in life, you don't have access to what is going on. You've not heard about Paul or Jesus for that matter. During the time of this letter, Paul was in the Greek city of Corinth. While there he wrote the longest letter in the New Testament, the Book of Romans. The Apostle Paul is writing Christians at Rome. He's not been there before but hopes to preach in Rome someday. You've dreamed of going on a new destination too, breaking free from the chains that bind you. A calm comes over you. Blowing out the candle, you crawl into bed, clenching onto Paul's letter. What is surely a word from the Lord? Paul reminds the people of Rome, and as you seek a restful sleep, he reminds you too, that nothing can separate you from the love of God that is expressed in Christ Jesus. Yeshua, the Messiah. Death can't separate you. Angels or demons can't separate you from His love. And Paul should know, Paul the Apostle had once been Saul the Pharisee, a Pharisee zealous for God, and yet completely against Jesus and those who followed Him. After a spectacular encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus, the one who sought to kill Christ followers became a leader of the church, the one who spread the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the known world. As you fall into a deeper sleep, imagine now you meet Jesus on that same road to Damascus. He sees your pain, your tired eyes, your anxiety and unrest. As you fall to His feet in total brokenness and surrender, He notices the bruises around your wrists from the chains of your earthly master, your tired hands. Kneeling with you on that dirt road to Damascus, He prays peace over you as He wraps His arms around you. Your body becomes limp as it melts into the comfort of Jesus's embrace. Feeling in complete ease, take a deep breath. Jesus gently gets you back on your feet. The soothing voice of Jesus speaks wisdom and shares a parable, while the two of you continue a long, delightful walk to Damascus. My dear child, know that I am enough when you are lonely and tired. Follow me, and your eternal reward will be in heaven. Eternity, with no chains, no stress and no pain, only the delight of your Heavenly Father. Along the way, the scales fall from your eyes, and you see for yourself that indeed Jesus is enough. The Apostle Paul writes from experience. He was a mess, and He wants you to know that nothing you can imagine can possibly separate you from the powerful and deep love of God. So he writes in Romans 838 through 39, "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." As you sleep, know that Christ is enough. It's not about rules, doing enough, it's about Jesus, he's enough. Are you done trying to do better? God whispers to you, trust me, trust me. Continue sleeping, going into deeper relaxation. Rest in God's loving arms, knowing that God hears the sound of knees, falling to the ground, and His children crying out to Him. Nothing will ever take His love from you. He will never stop loving you. Thank you for this dear child of yours, the victory of this battle that has already been one at the cross. Lord reveal your truth during this time of rest. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Heavenly Father, thank you for the truth of your word. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, so this child of yours might have eternal life. This beloved is dressed in your righteousness. Breathe deeply, resting in the presence of the Savior, letting all thoughts fade away in Jesus precious name. [BLANK_AUDIO]
