In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
End your day with prayer. Before you go to sleep, pray inspiring and comforting words from the Bible. Find a few favorites and keep them by your bed. Pray God’s Word before you fall asleep.
Heavenly Father, because of You I can go to bed without fear. I can lie down and sleep soundly.
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And God saw every thing that He had made, and behold, it was very good.—Genesis 1:31 (KJV)
In the above verse, the Great Creator didn’t describe the Universe as perfect. “It was very good.” When you find yourself seeking perfection in yourself or something you’ve created, turn to today’s verse. Your best is good enough. Celebrate very good jobs well done.
Dear God, help me to let go of unreal expectations and unattainable goals. Help me to be fulfilled knowing my best is very good.
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For I am the Lord, I do not change.—Malachi 3:6 (NKJV)
Change can be difficult, but a simple shift in attitude can be the key to unlocking the potential that lies ahead: have absolute confidence in God’s plan for you. God always fulfills His promises. Be patient and wait for His truth to light your way.
Dear God, You never change! Thank You for the Your promises which help me face new challenges with confidence that I am not alone.
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There are six things the Lord hates… and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.—Proverbs 6:16, 19 (NIV)
Some situations and people seem to pull us into negativity—whether it’s bad influences, gossip or judging others. If you feel yourself entertaining negative behavior, focus on your faith and change your perspective. Rather than be pulled into the darkness of conflict, be a gentle guide to show another the Light.
Heavenly Father, guide me to see the positive in others, to build strong and loving relationships.
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When stress overpowers you, turn to God. If you feel burdened by taking on too much, recognize that it’s not your job to make everything happen. Do what you can and trust that God will do His part. No matter what you task are facing, look up and know that God will bring you joy.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for relieving my stress. Because of You I can face all of life’s challenges.
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Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.—Hebrews 10:35 (ESV)
When disappointment enters your life, maybe an opportunity doesn’t go your way, or something you hope for doesn’t happen, don’t lose confidence. Turn to your faith and focus your mind on God’s goodness and His promises. Believe in a bright future.
Dear Lord, because of You, I will never throw away my confidence because of a setback.
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O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! … When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?—Psalm 8:1a, 3-4, (NIV)
When you go outside at night and gaze upwards at the heavens—take in the vast beauty of the moon and stars. Recognize the infinite possibilities of God’s work. Apply that fresh perspective to your own situation and what you perceive as your problem.
Dear Lord, when I am focused on my problems, and most likely making mountains out of molehills, guide me to go outside, look upwards and have faith in Your omnipotence.
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Jesus said to him, “Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.”—John 5:8 (NASB)
Are you living your best life? Today’s uplifting verse is a call to action to cast away whatever is keeping you from experiencing God’s blessing. Pick up your pallet and rise to a new life, a new way of being and seeing.
Heavenly Father, I rise to Your call. Nothing can stop me. I am ready to live my best life.
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But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.—Luke 5:15–16 (ESV)
It’s important to follow Jesus’ example and retreat to a quiet place and pray. Take in the stillness and rest in God. Remind yourself that you don’t have to do anything alone. Jesus is the Savior and He will help you.
Heavenly Father, when I focus my attention on You, the rest falls into place.
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Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her.—Luke 4:38 (NIV)
Sometimes when a loved one is ill, it is difficult to find the words to pray, or to know how to ask God for His help. Today’s verse is a reminder that Jesus is with you, and if words escape you a simple “God, help her,” is a perfect prayer.
Lord, when I can’t find the words, I know You hear my heart and that the Spirit will intercede for me and carry my requests to You.
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He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.—John 15: 2 (NIV)
In today’s Bible verse, Jesus speaks of how God prunes us by cutting away things that are blocking Him from producing fruit in your life. Ask Him for the insight to see what needs to be plucked from your life—habits, bad thoughts, actions—so that You can follow His plan for your life.
Heavenly Father, help me prune my life so that I can grow closer to You.
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I will strengthen the weak.—Ezekiel 34:16 (ESV)
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, said, “God is the Source of your energy so when you are feeling tired and rundown turn to Him. Ask for His strength and vitality and you will receive it.” Know that God will give you the energy you need.
Dear Lord, when my strength has reached its limits, You fill me with Your power.
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Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly…—1 CORINTHIANS 9:26 (NIV)
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.—PROVERBS 12:25 (NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God— this is your true and proper worship.—Romans 12:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.—Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.—Romans 12:2 (ESV)
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.—Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.—Psalm 96:1 (NIV)
Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my desire.—Job 6:8 (NIV)
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.—Isaiah 61:1 (NIV)
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21 (NIV)
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.—Psalm 119:30–32 (NIV)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.—Psalm 1:3 (KJV)
But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.—Jeremiah 10:12 (NIV)
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?—John 11:25–26 (NIV)
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)
My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.—Psalm 108:1 (NIV)
