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Night prayer
A short prayer to hand the day back to God and rest.
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
A night prayer ends the day with God: thank him for what was good, be honest about what went wrong, leave what is unfinished in his hands, and rest. Psalm 4:8 is the classic bedtime verse: “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Pray
Lord, the day is done. Thank you for every good thing in it, the ones I noticed and the ones I missed.
Where I was impatient or unkind, forgive me. Where someone hurt me, help me carry it to you, and show me the wise next step. What I didn’t finish, I leave with you.
You do not sleep, so I can. Watch over the people I love tonight. I will lie down in peace, because you keep me safe. Amen.
A two-minute look back
- Thank. Name one good thing from today.
- Notice. Where did you feel close to God, or far from him?
- Forgive and be forgiven. Say sorry for one thing, and let go of one thing.
- Rest. Pray Psalm 4:8 and turn off the light.
Scripture behind this prayer
He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121:3–4
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
Psalm 3:5
Questions people ask
What is a good Bible verse for bedtime?
Psalm 4:8, “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety,” and Psalm 121:4, “the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
