“Lord, you protect and shelter those you love; and they love and rejoice in you.” (Psalm 5: 11)

Challenges may surround you but God’s love will shelter you.

Lord,

   Challenges surround me and those who might hurt me,

      Thank you that you shelter me from them all,

      And lead me through them in your joy.

   Protect and shelter me whatever I face,

      Fill me with your confidence and joy,

      Let me see your power and rejoice in your love.

Amen

“I will lie down and sleep peacefully because, Lord, you keep me safe and secure.” (Psalm 4: 8)

Peaceful sleep is a gift from God when you rest in his promised power.

Father,

   So many worries assault my mind at times,

      Yet, you promise to protect and guide me through them all,

      And the peaceful sleep that flows from that promise.

   Fill me with confidence in your love and power,

      The peace that flows out of it,

      And the restful sleep that results from it.

Amen

“I lie down and sleep, and wake refreshed, because the Lord cares for me.”  (Psalm 3: 5)

No matter your worries, God grants you refreshing sleep as you rest in his care.

Father,

   Thank you that no matter what I may worry about,

      At night I can rest in your care and love,

      And the gift of your refreshing sleep.

   Tonight, help me to rest in that confidence,

      Give me your refreshing sleep,

      And a bright new day tomorrow, filled with your blessings.

Amen