Sleep Psalms: 14 Nightly Moments of Mindfulness & RestSample

In today's fast-paced world, it's hard to find a place to escape from getting caught up in such a whirlwind. Fear and demands and pressures can mount so high. Where can you go to find peace and rest? As you breathe in for air and exhale your day, close your eyes and take refuge in God. He is your shelter of love and peace for your soul that no one or thing can provide. Reflect on the times God has been faithful to you and be confident He will continue to be faithful. Bring all your troubles and worries to Him. Inhale and exhale slowly and allow His joy and hope to fill your heart and His peace to fill your mind.

Tonight, lay your requests before the Lord and wait expectantly, trusting He will hear you and pour out His blessings and favor upon you. As you wait on the Lord to answer, find solace in His Word.

Listen to my words, LORD,
consider my lament.
Hear my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to You I pray.
In the morning, LORD, You hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before You
and wait expectantly...
By Your great love,
I can come into Your house;
in reverence I bow down
toward Your holy temple.
Lead me, LORD, in Your righteousness
because of my enemies -
make Your way straight before me...
Let all who take refuge in You be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread Your protection over them,
that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.
Surely, LORD, You bless the righteous;
You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.
PSALM 5:1-3, 7-8, 11-12

ADORATION: The Bible tells us our God is the God of truth. Nothing can stand against Him or His Word. He reveals the lies of our enemies and defends us from the lies spoken against us. His light will expose the darkness around us. His truth and justice will prevail. And His love will sustain us through the darkest of nights. Rejoice and be glad in Him!

CONFESSION: Have any lies come out of your mouth recently? Have you ever rebelled against the Lord and followed your own path? If so, maybe it's time to ask God to forgive you. Then let God's grace and mercy wash over you. Trust and know that your sins are forgiven.

THANKSGIVING: Thank the Lord for leading you on His path of life. Thank Him for protecting you and keeping you from evil. Think of all the ways He has been a refuge where you know you are safe and filled with His favor.

SUPPLICATION: Father, I look to You to make my way straight and to lead me into righteousness. I take shelter in Your arms and rest in the protection You provide in a world that is often hard to live in. I place my home and family in the shelter of Your arms of safety and thank You for the comfort this brings. In Jesus' name. Amen.