You Can Sleep In Peace

Breathe Deep and Know: You can sleep in safety because God is with you.

Are you ever afraid to go to sleep? Or do you find it difficult to fall asleep because your mind is racing, filled with a million worries? Insomnia is a pretty common symptom of anxiety. It can be difficult to quiet those anxious thoughts when all is still and dark around you. Nighttime can be the loneliest and scariest time of the day for some people.

We are vulnerable when we sleep—unable to defend against the onslaughts of life. But our bodies naturally require time to shut down and rest. God intentionally wired us to need sleep, to set down our need for control for a few hours every day and trust that He will keep us safe.

This is a great breath prayer to pray as you lie down to sleep. Breathe deeply and slowly. Pay attention to the rhythm of your breath. Perhaps even place your hand on your stomach so you can feel it expand with each breath. Then pray the words of this prayer, and remind your soul that God is with you and that He can keep you safe.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

Psalm 4:8

inhale:

I WILL SLEEP IN PEACE,

exhale:

FOR YOU WILL KEEP ME SAFE.