Mind Won’t Shut Off? Night Prayer for Sleep, Peace & Anxiety

Through Scripture, gentle breathing pauses, and guided Christian prayer, take time to release the day and rest in God’s care. You can whisper the words, pray silently, or simply listen as you settle down for the night.

In this night prayer:
0:00 Breathe and settle your racing mind
0:39 Philippians 4:6–7: peace that guards your mind
1:31 Cast your anxiety on Him and release tomorrow
2:03 Prayer to release the day
2:47 Name your worries and give them to God
3:48 Prayer for a quiet mind when nights feel heavy
4:27 Prayer for a relaxed body
4:41 Prayer for the people you love
5:06 Trusting God with tomorrow
5:18 Come to Jesus and receive His rest
5:30 Thanksgiving and closing prayer
6:02 Psalm 4:8: a verse to fall asleep on
7:24 Be still and rest

In this bedtime prayer, we pray for:
• Peace when your mind keeps racing
• Help letting go of worry and overthinking
• A quiet mind and a relaxed body
• Rest after a stressful day
• Protection and peace for the people you love
• Trust in God for whatever tomorrow holds

Scriptures in this prayer:
Philippians 4:6–7, bring your requests to God and receive His peace.
1 Peter 5:7, cast your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Matthew 6:34, release your worries about tomorrow.
Matthew 11:28, come to Jesus when you are weary and burdened.
Psalm 4:8, lie down and sleep in peace.

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