We understand your need for peaceful sleep and we are here to pray with you and provide biblical encouragement.
In the Bible, we are reminded of God's care for us and His desire to give us peace. Jesus said in John 14:27 WEB, Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. This peace is not just for our waking hours but also for when we sleep.
Psalm 4:8 WEB tells us, I will both lay me down and sleep in peace; for you, Lord, alone make me live in safety. This verse reminds us that God is in control even when we are sleeping.
However, we need to ensure that our thoughts and actions align with God's will. In Philippians 4:8 WEB, it is written, Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. If we focus our minds on these things, we can experience the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, as mentioned in Philippians 4:7 WEB.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our brother/sister who is in need of peaceful sleep. We ask that You dissolve all thoughts of stress and anxiety, and replace them with Your perfect peace. Help them to focus on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. Remind them of Your love and care, even as they sleep. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
If there are any specific issues causing stress and anxiety, we would be here to pray with you and provide biblical advice for those as well.