Praying at night is a great way to end the day with our Heavenly Father. God loves us and wants us to stay in touch with Him every night. Our love for God makes us come back to him and lovingly share with Him the account of the day. We tell Him our good and bad experiences and listen to His gentle words of encouragement, love and comfort.
Night prayers also offer us the opportunity to think about how we spent the day. We look into our strengths and weaknesses. We examine ourselves in the light of God’s word. We reflect on how far we are drifting away from or how close we are to achieving our dreams. It is often a time for sober reflection and rededication. This simple act drives us deeper into the caring arms of our loving Savior.
Matthew 11:28-29
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Pray before bed and make it a practice with your spouse and children. Take time to thank God for the success of the day, for His grace and presence in your life throughout the day. Tell Him how you felt at some point in the day and ask Him to help you overcome negative feelings henceforth. Thank Him for His guidance, protection and empowerment in every area of your life. When you pray this way, you draw close to God’s heart and become the apple of His eyes.
Now let’s say our night prayers.
Prayer of Gratitude
Thank you, Father, for giving me a great day. You guided me through all the activities and experiences of today. Your wisdom sustained me, your grace strengthened me, and your presence supported me. Thank you for this day. I give you all the glory, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer of Confession and Forgiveness
Father, I am very sorry if I fell short of your expectations. I am sorry for not being able to fully depend on you as I should. I know that I might have made many mistakes in my words and actions. As I confess to you, forgive me, dear God, and help me to move on with you in every way. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Peaceful Sleep
Dear Lord, as I lay down to sleep, give me the best sleep I have ever had. Make this night a time for perfect rest in my body and mind. Take away all the things that hinder a good night’s sleep. May this night replenish my strength and give me peace. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Healing Rest
O God, the activities of the day have the tendency to affect my life in the wrong way. I do not know how much I am affected, but you do. May this night sleep bring healing to my body and mind. Restore the strength, vigor and focus I lost during the day. Help me to recover from tiredness, discouragement, fatigue and other negative factors. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Sweet Dreams
Dear God, give me sweet dreams tonight. Take me by the hand and guide me in the land of my dreams. Protect my spirit from darkness and preserve my body while it is at rest. Show me how much you love and reveal to me your plan for my life. Help me to see the things you see and make me know what you want me to know. May tonight be a memorable one. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for Freedom from Worry and Anxiety
Heavenly Father, give me freedom from the worry and anxiety that come from earthly struggles. Keep me from spending the night regretting the past or worrying about what tomorrow will bring. Speak peace into my soul and may all my troubles, problems and challenges shrink before your majestic presence. Help me to find comfort in your ability to turn mistakes to miracles. Thank you God for listening to my prayer. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for Mental and Emotional Reset
Dear Lord, every day comes with its mental and emotional challenges. These challenges can affect me in ways I may not understand. As I lay down to sleep, reset my mental and emotional life. Bring them back to the point you want them to be. May this peaceful sleep bring an increase to my mental and emotional health. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for God’s Protection
Father in heaven, protect me while I sleep tonight. You always watch over your children, to keep them from harm. Watch over me and set a wall of fire around me. May the enemy have no power to harm me. May sudden sickness have no effect on me. May satanic attacks lose their power over me. May I feel your reassuring presence all through the night. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for God’s Presence
Dear God, protect my life from destruction and the enemy. Many things happen in the night, and many things go wrong in the night. I have no fear of what the enemy can do. I do not worry about the unpredictability of the human body. I put my trust in you and hand over my life to your able care. Keep me from spiritual, mental and emotional harm. Protect my body, soul and spirit throughout the night. Thank you, Father, for you have done it already. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for Faith for Tomorrow
Lord, thank you for the faith you gave me today. It helped me face and conquer the challenges I encountered today. Tomorrow is another day, and new challenges will come. Give me the faith to handle what may come my way tomorrow. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Grace to Do Better Tomorrow
Father, give me grace to become better, bigger and greater than I am today. Show me what I should avoid and what I should start doing right. Teach me to be humble, quiet and creative. Show me how to make the most of my time and resources. Guide me to make each day count in ways that will bring glory to your name. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Divine Guidance
Dear God, I need your guidance in the journey of life. Today is almost over, and tomorrow will soon appear, fresh and untouched. Guide me through tomorrow and make it more rewarding than today. Lead me by the hand through the maze of life until I achieve the purpose you have for tomorrow. Help me to stay focused and live one day at a time. Keep me from the spirit of haste and impatience. Guide me through the gentle voice of your Spirit until I get the best you have for me tomorrow. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer for Angelic Presence in the Home
Father, may your heavenly angels come down and surround me while I sleep. The Bible says that angels were created to minister to the needs of God’s people. As I lay down to sleep, give them charge over this house. May the presence of angelic hosts around the house keep off spiritual and physical strangers. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Read this Scripture aloud after prayer:
Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Amen.