I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You are with me, and I am safe in Your love.Īmen. You have filled my heart with joy, more joy than all the riches in the world could bring. In your mercy, please give me the gift of restful sleep. Trust Him to care for your needs in His perfect timing.įather, please give me relief from these sleepless nights. If you are having trouble falling asleep, ask God to help you get the rest your body needs.

God loves to lavish gifts on His children, and He tells us to ask Him for what we need ( Matthew 7:7-11). Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Wavebreakmedia Calm and relaxed, you will likely drift off to sleep long before you have prayed for each of your family members and friends, and that is perfectly okay. Instead, release your worries and the pressures of the day by taking them to the One who has the power to help you and give you peace. Rehashing conversations and running the numbers will only feed your anxiety. Reaching for your phone to distract you will only keep you awake. Pain that was background noise during your busy day can blare like a siren when you are lying in the quiet and the dark. If your mind is a blank, worries and temptations will creep in to fill it. Redeem the time you lie in bed waiting for sleep to come. Choosing to pray before bed each night means that you can look forward to enjoying time with One whose love for you is deep ( Ephesians 3:18-19) and constant ( Romans 8:37-39). The evening is a lonely part of the day for many people. Spending time talking with God before bed is a way of loving Him and deepening your relationship with Him. Relationships flourish when they are nurtured. Whether life feels overwhelming or dull, a time of prayer at the end of each day can help you refocus on God’s goodness and reflect on your priorities and purpose ( Matthew 28:19-20). Scripture tells us to “fix our eyes on Jesus” so that we do not “grow weary and lose heart ( Hebrews 12:2-3). We lose sight of the good gifts our heavenly Father is giving us ( James 1:17) and focus instead on our troubles and worries. We often miss the hand of God in our lives as we run from one activity to another. Praying as you fall asleep gives you the chance to look back over the day and thank God for His help and His blessings. But why should we take time to pray before bed each night?

Bedtime prayer can be a meaningful way to spend time with God every evening, talking over your day, sharing your concerns with Him, and thanking Him for His love and care.

Prayers for sleepless nights