Sleep Story,
A gentle walk along the shore.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in and gently exhale.
There is nowhere you need to be right now,
Nothing you need to do.
Just allow your body to settle and your thoughts to soften.
Another slow breath in and out.
Imagine that you are standing at the edge of a quiet,
Beautiful beach.
The sky is dimming into evening,
Painted with soft shades of deep blue and silver.
The air is warm,
Calm,
And welcoming.
Beneath your feet,
The sand is smooth and cool,
Soft enough to mold gently around your steps.
Ahead of you,
The ocean stretches wide and peaceful.
The water sparkles as if tiny stars have fallen into the sea,
Each wave catching the last light of day.
You take your first slow step forward and feel the sand support you completely.
With every step along the shore,
Your body begins to unwind.
Your shoulders relax,
Your jaw softens,
Your breathing becomes slow and easy.
The rhythm of the waves feels steady and comforting.
In and out,
In and out.
Each wave arrives just as it should and leaves without effort.
As you walk,
You notice the way the water glimmers beside you.
Tiny points of light dance across the surface,
Like gentle reminders that even in the quiet,
There is beauty all around you.
The breeze is light,
Barely brushing your skin,
Carrying the scent of salt and fresh air.
You feel safe here,
Held,
Unrushed.
As your steps continue,
You become aware that you are not alone.
There is a quiet presence walking beside you,
Calm,
Steady,
And peaceful.
You don't need to turn your head to know who it is.
Jesus walks with you here,
Not speaking,
Not asking anything of you,
Simply present.
His presence feels warm and reassuring,
Like someone who understands every unspoken worry and carries no judgment at all.
You notice that with Him beside you,
Your thoughts grow quieter.
The things that felt heavy earlier today begin to loosen their grip.
Concerns drift away like footprints in the sand,
Gently washed clean by the tide.
You don't need to solve anything tonight.
You don't need answers right now.
You are allowed to rest.
The beach curves gently ahead and the moon begins to rise,
Casting a soft silver glow across the water.
Each sparkle on the ocean feels like a promise,
A reminder that light still shines,
Even when the day has grown quiet.
Jesus walks at your pace,
Never rushing you,
Never pulling you forward,
Just walking,
Step by step,
Breath by breath.
As you continue,
You feel a sense of hope settle softly in your chest.
Not loud or overwhelming,
Just steady and calm,
A knowing that you are not forgotten,
A knowing that you are guided,
A knowing that you are deeply loved.
You may not see the whole path ahead,
But you don't need to.
Tonight,
It is enough to walk in peace.
The sound of the waves grows slower,
Deeper,
More rhythmic.
Your steps become lighter,
Almost effortless now.
With every breath out,
Your body sinks further into relaxation.
Your arms feel heavy and warm,
Your legs feel supported and still,
Your eyelids begin to soften.
Jesus gently slows his pace and you come to a comfortable place along the shore.
Here,
The sand is especially smooth,
And the water's edge feels calm and steady.
You stop walking,
You simply stand together,
Listening to the ocean breathe.
There is no need for words.
In this quiet moment,
You sense reassurance flowing through you,
That whatever you are carrying is not yours to hold alone.
You feel invited to rest now,
To let the day go,
To trust that tomorrow will unfold exactly as it should.
The waves continue their gentle rhythm,
Each one like a soft lullaby.
Your breathing matches the tide,
Slow,
Easy,
Peaceful.
Now,
Jesus remains with you,
A steady presence of comfort and hope.
You are safe,
You are watched over,
You are at peace.
There is nothing more you need to do.
Just rest.
