Sleep Psalms: 14 Nightly Moments of Mindfulness & RestSample

Imagine a parent who sees that their child needs help, but they refuse to ask for it. Instead, they continue to try to do something themselves, to fall into frustration, and maybe even break down and cry. This is only a small glimpse of what God goes through as He waits for us, His children, to turn to Him for the help we need and the answers we're looking for. The Bible tells us we can take refuge in the Lord because His plans are never thwarted. His plans for us are good.

Tonight, as you finish processing the day, release any anxieties that linger. Take a deep breath and determine to look to God, who is watching over you. Seek His voice. Call on Him and wait for His reply. He is waiting patiently to pour His love out to you.

As you prepare to meditate on God's Word, ask Him to reveal His truth for your exact circumstances, and He will.

Fools say to themselves,
"There is no God."...
The LORD looked down from heaven on all people
to see if anyone understood,
if anyone was looking to God for help.
But all have turned away.
Together, everyone has become evil.
There is no one who does anything good,
not even one.
Don't the wicked understand?
They destroy my people as if they were eating bread.
They do not ask the LORD for help...
The wicked upset the plans of the poor,
but the LORD will protect them.
I pray that victory will come to Israel from Mount Zion!
May the LORD bring them back.
Then the people of Jacob will rejoice,
and the people of Israel will be glad.
PSALM 14:1-4, 6-7 NCV

ADORATION: Tonight, as you lie down to sleep, reflect on God's loving presence and hold on to the hope that is yours as His child. Worship Him for being a refuge and an ever-present help who waits expectantly for you to turn to Him.

CONFESSION: Think of a time when you doubted God's reassuring presence. Confess that He is Lord and ask for His forgiveness. Now receive His forgiveness He loves to offer you.

THANKSGIVING: Praise God for revealing His truth in your life and thank Him for His patience and kindness toward you. Praise Him for the obstacles in your life that He has helped you overcome as you have called to Him and depended on Him for help.

SUPPLICATION: Lord, thank You for Your patience during times I've not sought You with my whole heart for answers I've needed. I seek You now and ask that You help me maneuver any obstacles that are preventing me from moving forward with Your purpose for me. Help me to obey the commands from Your Word, and give me the wisdom I need for overcoming the hurdles I am facing now. I love You and praise Your holy name. Amen.