Sleep Better - Safety

Prayer is one of the most important practices in Christianity; it’s how we thank God for providing us with blessing, ask Him to intervene in times of need, and communicate our deepest thoughts and concerns. Many Christians recognize the power of meditating on Scripture and the importance of talking directly with our Lord. In today’s episode of Pray.com’s Meditative Prayers podcast we will be focusing on Sleeping Better. Tonight’s prayer is inspired by Colossians 3:13 from the King James Version of the Bible.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Forbearing one another and forgiving one another. If any man
have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you,
so also do ye Colossians three thirteen. Dear Father, thank

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you for the bountiful blessings and protection upon me tonight.
Thank you for your shelter and strength. Help me distill
the thoughts which keep me awake at night. Please allow
me to forgive anyone who hurt me to day so

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that I can sleep peacefully. Grant me the strength to
move past anything that does not serve me, so that
I can be renewed tomorrow morning. Allow your spirit to
speak to my mind and heart while I am asleep,

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so that I can awake tomorrow peacefully refreshed in Jesus name. Amen.
Thank you for listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer
to experience a pocket of peace before you go to sleep.

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Stay tuned for our free meditative prayer after this quick
word from our sponsors. Welcome to your meditative prayer on sleep.
Better to get the most out of your spiritual journey,
you pray dot com every day and make prayer a

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priority in your life. Our goal for today's meditative prayer
is to sleep better. Take a second to relax. Look
for a cozy and comfortable place, a place where your

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focus can be on this moment of internal reflection. Take
a few slow, deep breaths, close your eyes, open your
heart and mind to what God has prepared for you.
Today we will be meditating on Psalm chapter four, verse

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eight from the King James version. I will both lay
me down in peace and sleep, for Thou Lord only
makest me dwell in safety. Now take a moment to
pour out your adoration to God, for who he is God,

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I will sing of your strength. I will sing out
loud of your steadfast love. Or you have been to
me a fortress and a refuge in the day of
my distress, and my spirit rejoices in Christ, my Savior.

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I know that in your hands I can rest assured,
for you will keep me safe from all evil. Safety
is required for sound sleep. People will go to great
lengths to ensure that the place where they rest is secure.

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Those who can afford to buy homes in prestigious neighborhoods,
some invest in expensive security systems, and others opt for
having weapons. While there is nothing wrong with doing what
you can to ensure your safety, Your trust must never

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rely on earthly means. Your confidence should be placed in
Christ alone. True assurance comes from God, as only He
can guarantee your well being. Abandoned, alone and persecuted, King

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David was still able to rest in peace, for he
knew his safety was in God's hands. No matter where
you are or what is happening in your life, God
can calm your heart and provide tranquility for your mind.

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Take a moment to open yourself up to the Holy Spirit.
Confess to him your feelings of fear and weariness. Take
a moment now to dwell on God's promise of safety.
Thank Him for always being with you, for watching over you.

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Think of the confidence God's word provides, of the comfort
that comes with knowing his attention over you will never
slip or falter. Thank God for his loving kindness and
his compassion and over your life. Give thanks for the

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moments He spent ministering to you and keeping you safe
from harm. Thank Him for the peace and tranquility that
comes from knowing He cares for you. Do not forget

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God is present and he is listening to you. He
desires to still your fears and to quiet your troubled heart.
Jesus wants to give you serenity in all situations and circumstances,
so let him Pray for complete control over all negative emotions.

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Pray for boldness born of His assurance. Ask the Holy
Spirit to teach you to find contentment in the midst
of uncertainty. Ask him to fill your heart with ease

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to comfort you in all seasons of life. Remember you
can lie down and sleep in peace or it is
God who keeps you safe. Even in the midst of danger.

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You can rest secure because God is guarding you. You
must remember God is in control and nothing happens outside
of His permission. You can choose to rest, take solace

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in God's promise to care for you yea, and to
find consolation in the power of His word. Sleep well,
you are safe and secure, for God is holding you.

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Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com.
By incorporating this healthy habit is a daily practice, you
are making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with God.

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