I can lie down and sleep in peace. God keeps watch.

A Bible affirmation for restless nights, rooted in Psalm 4:8.

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8 · BSB

Reflection

David wrote this while people were questioning and opposing him. Still, he says he will lie down and sleep in peace, because God alone keeps him safe. Your safety tonight doesn't depend on your mind staying awake to guard it.

A prayer

Lord, help me lie down in peace tonight. Watch over me while I rest.

More verses for restless nights

Jesus offers me rest, even with an unfinished to-do list. Matthew 11:28 Sleep is a gift from God. I don't have to earn it. Psalm 127:2 Tonight I can rest without fear. Proverbs 3:24 God leads me to rest when I'm too tired to find it myself. Psalm 23:2 As I fall asleep, I'll let my thoughts rest on God. Isaiah 26:3 I lie down and sleep, and I wake again, because God sustains me. Psalm 3:5 I don't have to fear the terrors of the night. Psalm 91:5-6 At night, God's song is with me. Psalm 42:8 Jesus sleeps through storms, and He can calm mine. Mark 4:38-39 The night belongs to God too. Psalm 74:16 Even at night, God counsels me and keeps me steady. Psalm 16:7-8

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