Sleep Psalms: 14 Nightly Moments of Mindfulness & RestSample

Have you considered that you can find rest and have confidence in the midst of troubled times? Well, you can because God is your shield. He protects you, and He loves you. He can and will deliver you from your trials, no matter how great or small. Just put your trust and faith in Him; claim with boldness the truths in His promises for you.

As you clear your mind and focus your thoughts on God, remember who He is-the all-powerful One who knows you, sees you, loves you, and sustains you. Focus on believing He is for you.

As you prepare to meditate on God's Word, take in a deep breath and exhale any stress and tension in your muscles. As you relax your body, open your mind and heart to hear God's voice. Ask Him to speak to you, then listen for His still, small voice to lead you down a safe, secure path. Soak in these powerful words written just for you:

LORD, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
Many are saying of me,
"God will not deliver him."
But You, LORD, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
I call out to the LORD,
and He answers me from His holy mountain.
I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side...
From the LORD comes deliverance.
May Your blessing be on Your people.
PSALM 3:1-6, 8

ADORATION: Take a moment to focus on God's unlimited power and strength to protect you, sustain you, and defend you. Know there is no battle or obstacle too big for God to overcome. Allow the Lord to sustain you with His power and strength as you lie down to sleep. Praise Him for His faithfulness to see you through your hardships in life.

CONFESSION: Think about times when you allowed worry and anxiety to keep you up at night rather than putting your trust in God. Have you tried to overcome your troubles on your own? Be filled with His forgiveness and let go of your guilt and shame. Surrender to God's love and find inner peace and rest.

THANKSGIVING: Praise Him for the times He has delivered you from your troubles. Praise Him for the peace and calm He gave you during a crisis. Praise Him for the ways He has protected you throughout your life. Praise Him for how He will continue to deliver you without end.

SUPPLICATION: Lord, I come to You now and lay my heart before You. Rise up and deliver me from the troubles I face right now. I pray for Your protection and the peace it gives to sustain me through this night as I sleep on into tomorrow-a whole new day to walk in Your presence. Amen.