Many people fall asleep but still wake up feeling tired. True rest is not only about closing your eyes—it is about calming your body, quieting your mind, and resting your heart.
If you long for deep and restful sleep, this prayer is here to help you release tension and experience peaceful rest in God’s presence.
Stress, anxiety, and emotional weight often prevent the body from fully relaxing. Even when the mind is quiet, the body may still hold tension from the day. This can lead to light, interrupted sleep instead of deep rest.
God invites us to release this tension. Scripture reminds us that rest is a gift—not something we must force.
Dear God,
I come to You longing for true rest.
My body feels tired, yet my sleep has not been deep or restoring.
I place every stress, burden, and concern into Your hands.
Relax my body, quiet my mind, and calm my heart.
Cover me with Your peace and help me sleep deeply and peacefully tonight.
Renew my strength as I rest.
I trust You to watch over me through this night.
Amen.
Before bed, small changes can help prepare you for deeper sleep:
These gentle habits, paired with prayer, help signal to your body that it is safe to rest.
Lord,
I release today into Your care.
Fill my body with calm and my mind with peace.
Help me rest deeply and wake renewed.
Amen.
Deep and restful sleep may not always come instantly. Return to prayer with patience and trust. Each night is another opportunity to receive God’s gift of rest.
For more prayers and encouragement, visit Sleep Prayers for Peace.