A Goodnight Prayer Before Sleep

Father, the day is done, and night has come.
Thank You for keeping me through this day.
I lay down every worry at Your feet,
and I rest in Your loving care.

Watch over me and those I love tonight.
Quiet my mind and ease my heart.
Let me sleep in the peace that only You can give.

When morning comes, wake me to Your mercies,
new and faithful once again.
I trust the night to You.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

When to Pray This

Pray this as you climb into bed and turn out the light. Let its words settle your thoughts and hand the day, with all its cares, over to God before you sleep.

A Verse to Hold On To

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." — Psalm 4:8 (KJV)