Bible verses for sleepless nights
Is there a Bible verse to pray when I can’t sleep?
Psalm 4:8 is a prayer for the night: “In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, the LORD, make me live in safety.” Jesus also invites the weary to come to him for rest (Matthew 11:28).
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, the LORD, make me live in safety.
“Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted amongst the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
A prayer you can pray now
Lord, the night is long and my mind will not rest. I lay down today in your hands. Let me lie down in peace and sleep, for you keep me safe. Amen.