Joseph
In times of unrest and worry, we often find it hard to relax our minds and bodies. This prayer serves as a reminder to surrender our anxieties to God as we prepare for rest. It encourages us to seek peace and strength as we lay down our burdens before Him. By inviting the Spirit to speak to our hearts while we sleep, we open ourselves to receive divine guidance, comfort, and clarity for the challenges that await us in the morning.
As we lay our heads down, let’s trust that God has the power to grant us rest and rejuvenation. Just as He cares for the sparrows, He also cares for our worries, inviting us to lean on His everlasting arms and find solace in His love.
Prayer:
Dear God, as I lay me down to sleep,
relax the tension of my body;
calm the restlessness of my mind;
still the thoughts which worry and perplex me.
Help me to rest myself and all my problems in your strong and loving arms.
Let your Spirit speak to my mind and heart while I am asleep,
so that, when I wake up in the morning,
I may find that I have received in the nighttime,
light for my way;
strength for my tasks;
peace for my worries;
forgiveness for my sins.
Grant me sleep tonight, and tomorrow power to live.
In Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen!
