Sleep Psalms: 14 Nightly Moments of Mindfulness & RestSample

Even though life can feel out of control sometimes, you can find rest in knowing God is in complete control over every detail of your life. No matter what's going on, you can find peace in His power and hope in knowing that when you place your trust in Him, you will be blessed.

As you prepare to receive His Word for today, take a few moments to relax your body, clear your mind, and settle your heart. Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly to release the stress in your muscles. Feel your joints soften and your feet relax. Take another deep breath and clear your mind.

Focus your thoughts on the goodness of God. Lift up your worship and praise as you remember who He is – the Almighty One who works every day and night on your behalf. He is working now to relieve you of your stress from today and to give you peaceful rest through the night. Surrender to Him and listen to His voice of truth from the following passage of Scripture:

Why do the nations conspire
and the peoples plot in vain?...
The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.
He rebukes them in His anger
and terrifies them in His wrath, saying,
"I have installed My king
on Zion, My holy mountain."
I will proclaim the LORD's decree:
He said to Me, "You are My Son;
today I have become your Father.
Ask Me,
and I will make the nations Your inheritance,
the ends of the earth Your possession..."
Therefore, you kings, be wise;
be warned, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear
and celebrate His rule with trembling...
Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
(PSALM 2:1, 4-8, 10-12)

ADORATION: When this world becomes too much to bear, take refuge in God, knowing He reigns over all the nations and the rulers, over every aspect of our lives. Nothing happens without His knowing and approval. Nothing falls from His grasp. Nothing surprises Him. He responds to everything that happens in this world, and He knows what to do in every situation.

CONFESSION: Think of a time when circumstances made you fearful and hindered your relationship with God. Give those fears to Him, and He will put them to rest tonight.

THANKSGIVING: Praise Him for taking your fears and helping you find rest. Praise Him for how He blesses your life. Praise Him for all the good things He is doing.

SUPPLICATION: Father, thank You that I can cast all my cares on You. Please fill me with Your peace and surround me with comfort that helps my heart and mind to release the worries of this day into Your hands. Be with me as I put my trust in You and rest in knowing that You are indeed in control of all things. Amen.