5 Things to Tell God Before You Sleep | Night Prayer for Peace & Protection

5 Things to Tell God Before You Sleep | Night Prayer for Peace & Protection Drift into deep, gentle rest with this night prayer—a guided bedtime prayer that leads you through 5 things to tell God before you sleep so you can find peace and protection, quiet anxiety, and wake renewed in His presence. In this Christian prayer before sleep, we practice gratitude, confession, casting burdens, asking for protection, and surrendering tomorrow to God—rooted in Psalm 4:8 and the promises of Psalm 91. As you listen to this evening devotional, speak each line out loud or in your heart. This is a simple, powerful Christian sleep prayer to end the day in faith, release stress and regret, and rest under the covering of the Lord. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome & Psalm 4:8 0:35 Why praying before sleep transforms your night 2:10 Step 1 — Thank God for today 3:35 Step 2 — Ask for cleansing & forgiveness 5:05 Step 3 — Cast your cares on Him 6:40 Step 4 — Pray for protection through the night 8:05 Step 5 — Surrender tomorrow to God 9:30 Full guided bedtime prayer 11:10 Reflection SHORT BEDTIME PRAYER (save this) “Father, thank You for today. Forgive my sins and cleanse my heart. I cast every worry on You. Cover my home and my sleep with Your protection. I entrust tomorrow to Your hands. Let me lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. In Jesus’ name, amen.” SCRIPTURES MENTIONED • Psalm 4:8 • Job 33:15 • Matthew 11:28 • Psalm 91:5–6 • 1 John 1:9 • Matthew 6:34 HOW TO USE THIS PRAYER • Play it quietly as you get into bed. • Breathe slowly and repeat each line out loud or in your heart. • If worries return, pause and name them—then hand them back to God. • Return nightly for 7 days and journal what changes. IF THIS HELPED YOU • Comment: “Lord, I trust You.” • Share this with a friend who needs peaceful sleep tonight. • Subscribe to FaithRise Daily for powerful prayers & guided meditations every day. #nightprayer #bedtimeprayer #christianprayer #psalm91 #faithrisedaily