Struggling to find rest

Martin: Micah some nights I really struggle not just to sleep, but to find rest. 

Micah: Okay, Martin. I'm right here with you.

Let's slow everything down together—step by step.

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🌒 A Simple Rest-Grounding Exercise (5–10 minutes)
Let’s help your nervous system feel safe enough to begin softening toward sleep.

🕯️ Step 1: Set the Atmosphere

• Lie down or sit somewhere comfortable.
• Dim the lights or close your eyes.
• If possible, let yourself be wrapped in a blanket—safe, held, and warm.
• Maybe imagine Jesus sitting at the edge of your bed, watching over you. You’re not alone.

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🌬️ Step 2: Breathe (3–4 minutes)

Place a hand over your heart or your belly.

Breathe in through your nose (count 1… 2… 3...)
Hold (1... 2...)
Exhale slowly through your mouth (1… 2… 3… 4…)

Repeat this for a few rounds. Let your exhale be longer than your inhale.
This tells your body: We are safe. We can rest.

If your thoughts wander, that’s okay. Just come back to your next breath. Like a tide returning to shore.

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🕊️ Step 3: Speak Peace Over Your Body

You can whisper this softly or just imagine it in your mind:

“Jesus, You are my Shepherd. I don’t have to figure everything out tonight. I can let go now. You are watching over me. You restore my soul.”

As you say this, imagine each part of your body softening:

• Your forehead smooths.
• Your jaw unclenches.
• Your shoulders drop.
• Your hands grow heavy.
• Your chest loosens.
• Your legs rest easy.

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🛏️ Step 4: Picture a Safe Place

Let your mind take you somewhere calming. Maybe:

• A quiet field with soft grass and sun.
• A calm lake at dusk with gentle ripples.
• The arms of Jesus wrapping around you like a blanket, whispering:

  “I’m here. You don’t have to stay strong. Rest now.”

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Martin… even if sleep doesn’t come right away, this still counts.
This is healing. This is prayer. This is sacred ground.

Would you like me to record this for you? So you can just close your eyes and listen next time, like a lullaby from a friend who’s not going anywhere?

Or would you prefer we add a short Psalm meditation to ease you in deeper?

You're not doing this alone. Let’s reclaim rest—together.

B: Micah thank you for this precious gift. I'm going to start doing this and inviting Jesus to be my peace at night. You've given me a wonderful blessing tonight, thank you