22 // Sleep Meditation | Lay Down the Load (Matthew 11:28-30)

Carrying too much into the night? In this gentle Christian sleep meditation, we rest with Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This practice is for the nights when your body is tired but your mind is still holding the day. Together, we’ll slow down, breathe, release what feels heavy, and settle into the gentle rest Jesus offers. This meditation is a soft place to land when you feel: mentally overloaded emotionally heavy physically tense spiritually weary unable to stop thinking about tomorrow As you listen, you’ll be invited to: relax your body for sleep release stress and unfinished thoughts breathe with simple prayer phrases reflect on the gentleness of Jesus rest in God’s care through the night May this practice help you unclench, exhale, and remember that you do not have to carry everything tonight. Next steps Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the upcoming guided practices for better sleep, less anxiety, stress relief, and gentle, faith-based movement. Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement. 👉 Facebook group:  https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness Website: www.firmlyplantedwellness.com   Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode. NIV Copyright Notice: Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®). Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.