It's possible that you've been saying your prayer for sleepever since you were a little kid. It doesn't matter if it's a prayer of thanksgiving, concern for others, or a personal longing. Praying before bed is a nightly practice that allows you to offer God your concerns before you rest so that you can get a better night's sleep.
These calming prayersfor the night are a wonderful place to begin when you are ready to unwind at the end of a trying day. Dear God, tonight we want to thank You for the good day and for the special way You always take care of us. Thank you for the fun times outside and the quiet times inside, and for helping us learn something new every day.
Thank you for making us unique and just the way you wanted us to be. Thank you for keeping us safe all day long. Please forgive us for what we do wrong. Thank you for loving us even when we don't listen or try to do things our way.
God, please help us always choose Your way, since it's always the best. We pray for everyone who doesn't know You and that they will come to know Your love for them, too.
Bless our family and thank You for the good times we've had together and on our own. Bless our loved ones and friends, like our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thank you for giving us a place to live, sleep, and eat good food.
Help us get a good night's sleep, give us peaceful dreams, and send Your angels to guard our home all night long. Teach us to have more and more faith in You and love for You. God, you're good, you're great, and you're reliable. We love You, too. Good night. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Dear Father, I have to admit that I forget that You are always with me. I sometimes forget who You are. Could I ask for your forgiveness? I need to learn more about you. I need to learn more about what You say in Your Word and what You promise.
Help me to always put You first in everything I do. Help me take each day as it comes. Help me not worry about what will happen tomorrow and instead pay attention to what You are doing in my liferight now. I want to believe that you will take care of all of my needs, whether they are financial, social, physical, spiritual, or emotional. Help me to worry less and trust You more. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
An old woman sitting on a bed with her hands clamped together in prayers Lord, help me to remember what's important tomorrow. I'm so glad that today is here. Please help me keep that thankful attitude as the waves of life come and go. Help me see the good in the bad and the happy in the sad. Recharge my soul. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.
Dear God, as I go to sleep, please ease the tension in my body, quiet my mind's restlessness, and stop the thoughts that worry and confuse me. Help me feel safe and secure in your strong and loving arms.
All-night prayer is a key to a spiritual breakthrough because it gives you a chance to get close to God. When most people would rather sleep, God is ready to pour out something personal on those who are willing to seek Him.
Learning how to turn to God for help with your worries and stress can help you feel less stressed. Giving your problems to God or asking God for help with how to deal with stress can help you feel less stressed and sleep better.
Always keep in mind that God is at your side and ready to offer you the assistance you require, regardless of the strategy for reducing your stress and improving your sleep that you ultimately decide to pursue. If you pray to the Lord for direction, you can be sure that He will answer.