Prayer For Nightmares
We ask for your huge peace to surround us tonight, all of us who feel restless and worried right now, those who have been carrying big burdens and shouldering stress. Help us to lay it down before you, again, even though we're struggling to really let go. Remind us that you can carry it so much better than we ever could. May your power and your rest fill us fresh. May the presence of your Spirit breathe hope deep into our souls, even as we sleep.
We feel exhausted. Worn. Tired of fighting. Struggling with defeated thoughts. None of us are immune. And often there's not even just one big thing, but just lots of little battles that can drain us dry. Parenting, marriage, job, relationships, fears, worries about the future, experiencing loss, discouragement, illness, money problems it all can leave us beaten down and worn. And the enemy seems to fight hardest when he knows we're already weary.
Dear Lord, break me of the need to be busy pursuing a sense of self-worth. Make me secure in who You are and who You've made me to be, and as a result, teach me what it means to truly rest. Help me catch my breath. In Jesus' Name, Amen
Heavenly Father, my day is drawing to an end, and I'm ready to turn in. But before I do, I have to thank you for your faithfulness today. It's always a good day, even when things may not go the way I plan, or when the world seems in chaos because you are in control.
Lord, I don't know what lay before me tomorrow and this week, but I commit it all to you. Please give me strength and courage to get through the joys, challenges and happenings of the day. I thank you for my life and for all that I have; I commit this day to you. No matter what happens, I know you have me in the palm of your hand. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
You may be long past your fear of the dark, but the quiet of night can still bring about worries and fears. If you're struggling to sleep because of fear in your life, pray 2 Timothy 1:7, a powerful verse about the courage God gives each of us:
For God's not given me a spirit of fear, But a spirit of love,and of power, and a sound mind, To live each day and glorify his name.
Father, I can barely lift my eyes to you. It's all I can do to cry out for help. Please extend your grace to me this day. Help me to see that you are in this and that you are with me. Help me to remember that you are not surprised or taken off guard by the events of this day. Forgive me for my fears about this day.
Thank you for your good plan for our lives. Help us to obey you and love you more and more. When we awake in the morning, put a smile on our face and your purpose in our hearts, ready to start a new day. We love you, Jesus. Good night. In Jesus's precious name, Amen.