Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; Only what’s done in Christ will last.
Every believer is a witness whether he wants to be or not.
“I am only one, but I am one; I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do I ought to do, and what I ought to do, by God's grace, I will do.”
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Prayer For Peace Of Mind Before Sleep
Heavenly Father, I come to you tonight asking for peace of mind. I pray that you would grant me peace to rest tonight with sweet dreams. I ask that you would give me a peaceful sleep and by the next day, let me wake up filled with a joyful smile, ready to start my day with a grateful heart. In Jesus name, Amen.
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Prayer For Healing Before Bedtime
Dear Lord, I come to you tonight asking for your healing power. My body is weak and tired due to illness. I pray that you would restore my strength and heal my body. I also ask that you would grant me a good night’s sleep so that I can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start a new day in good health. Amen.
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
A Prayer For A Good Night’s Sleep
Dear God, I thank you for another wonderful day and for bringing me and my family back home safely. As we prepare to sleep, I pray that you grant us a good night’s sleep tonight. I ask that you would grant us a peaceful sleep and dreams tonight. I also ask that you would refresh and rejuvenate our bodies as we sleep tonight. This I ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Prayer For Protection During The Night
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You tonight asking for protection. I ask that You keep me and my family safe from all harm and danger during the night. I pray that You will surround us with Your angels and keep us safe in Your loving care. I thank You for Your protection and for always watching over us. Amen.
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Bedtime Prayer For Rest And Relaxation
Dear Lord, Thank you for this day. Thank you for the chance to rest and relax before sleep. Please help me to let go of all the stress and worries of this day and to rest in you. Help me to sleep peacefully and to wake up refreshed and ready for another day. Amen
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Prayer For A Refreshing Sleep
Dear Lord, I pray that you will bless me with a good night’s sleep. I ask that you keep me safe from harm and help me to relax and get a good night’s rest. I also pray that you will help me to wake up refreshed and ready to face the new day. Thank you, Lord, for your answered prayers. Amen.
16 Powerful Bedtime Prayers For Adults Before Sleep
Bedtime Prayers For Adults
Are you looking for some bedtime prayers for adults to pray before sleep, or evening prayer to meditate upon? Here are some powerful bedtime prayers for adults to pray for or incorporate as part of your daily night prayers before going to bed.
Giving Thanks For A Blessed Day Before Sleep
Dear Lord, I thank you for making this day a blessed day. Thank you for your love, your care, and your protection. Thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon me. As I lie down, I pray for a peaceful night’s sleep. I pray that you will watch over me and keep me safe. I pray that you will bless me with good dreams and peaceful rest. Amen.
16 Powerful Bedtime Prayers For Adults Before Sleep
Praying before bedtime is a great way to reflect on the day and give thanks for all the good things that have happened. Ending your day in prayer is also a great way to let go of any stress or worry you may be feeling so that you can find peace of mind before falling asleep.
Why pray before bedtime?
As Christians, we are called to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). This doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to be on our knees 24/7, but it does mean that prayer should be a regular part of our lives. A night-time prayer is a perfect time to reflect on the day and talk to God about everything that has happened, both the good and the bad.
Having a bedtime prayer is also a great way to grow your spiritual life and ask for God’s covering over all your children.
We live in a fallen world and there is no telling what might happen during the hours of darkness or night-time. By praying for God’s protection, we are putting our faith in Him that He will keep us safe from harm and help us have a good deep spiritual rest.
What should you pray about at bedtime?
There is no setlist of things to pray about at bedtime, but here are some ideas to get you started:
- Give thanks for the good things that have happened during the day
- Ask for guidance and wisdom for the upcoming day.
- Pray for protection during the night.
- Ask for God’s help with any challenges or problems you are facing.
- Confess any wrongdoings and ask for forgiveness.
- Seek guidance about a decision you need to make.
- Pray for healing if you or someone you know is sick.
- Pray for those who are facing difficult circumstances.
- Give thanks for all the blessings in your life.
We will See you tomorrow as we explore Gods helping hand.
God Will Not Abandon You
There may be many other situations, apart from those above, that you may find yourself in today.
When life feels less than adequate, God promises to provide for you. “Even the strong and the wealthy grow weak and hungry, but those who passionately pursue the Lord will never lack any good thing” (Psalm 34:10, TPT).
When you feel like giving up, God promises you will not be defeated by the things that happen to you. “Even when bad things happen to the good and godly ones,” says Psalm 34:19 (TPT), “the Lord will save them and not let them be defeated by what they face.”
When you dread what’s ahead, God is by your side. “The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength” says 2 Timothy 4:17.
Familiarize yourself with God’s promises so you can be reassured day after day.
When you’re feeling alone, God promises to never leave you. He who keeps you will never take His eyes off you and never drifts off to sleep (Psalm 121:3).
6 Promises of God to Get You through Your Day
6. When No One Is Able to Help
God promises to help those who trust in Him. “’Lord, help!’ they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress” (Psalm 107:13, NLT).
So many of the Psalms are, or begin as, cries for help. They teach us two things. One, that we should turn to God as our ultimate source of help. Two, that God is sovereign over all circumstances.
Psalm 107 teaches, in particular, that in all situations we can cry to God for help. It outlines a variety of conditions and an assortment of reasons where God helps (Psalm 104:4-32).
This beautiful Psalm also reminds us God sees every calamity; He is there through every circumstance. Our response should be one of humility to Him. We should recognize that He is the one to turn to for help, and that He does answer our cries and saves us from many situations. Then we can praise God.
Perhaps God has answered your cries for help in the past. You can cry out for help again today, praising Him and telling Him you trust Him.
Lord, as I come to you for help, I trust you to answer my cries and save me from my distress. Amen.
Ministers of the Word, pastors, and missionaries in our churches, are duty-bound to preach Christ in such manner as to labor "till Christ be formed in" their hearers. (Galatians 4:19) For Christlikeness is the ultimate rule of maturity and, in the next life, of perfection. God uses Biblical teaching and Bible-based warnings delivered by men of God in the pulpit and classroom and elsewhere to accomplish this.
6 Promises of God to Get You through Your Day
5. When You’re Teetering on the Edge
God promises to lead those who trust in Him so they do not fall. One example of this promise is from Habakkuk: “He makes me like a deer, which does not stumble. He leads me safely on the steep mountains” (Habakkuk 3:19, ICB).
Often the word “stumble” in the Bible is used in association with following or not following God’s path. Those who do not put their trust in God are described as stumbling in their ways. Those who have faith in God are like deer or mountain goats, able to walk without the fear of slipping or falling on precipitous mountain edges.
Chapter 3 of Habakkuk is a prayer where Habakkuk announced and confirmed his faith in God. Although he had questioned and doubted God (Habakkuk 1:1-4, 12-13), Habakkuk now trusted in God’s splendor and power. The instructions are for this prayer to be put to music.
If you are worried about something that is ahead or about to happen, find a worship song that you can use as a prayer to renew or place your faith in God while in your difficult situation.
6 Promises of God to Get You through Your Day
4. When You Think of Yourself as “a Nobody.”
God promises that those who trust in Him are always in His sight. “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” says Isaiah 49:16.
When the people of Israel felt forgotten by God – forsaken by him in their captivity – God brought through the words of Isaiah and the image of them being engraved on His hands.
As was the practice of people in ancient times to show zeal for their city or temple, they would have these images inscribed like tattoos on their hands. In the same way, this verse would remind the people of God’s everlasting commitment to them.
When you’re feeling insignificant, unsuccessful, or that nothing you do makes a difference, remember that you matter to God. You are more than just somebody to Him. The marks on His Son’s hands are a reminder of how much He loves you.
Lord God, when I feel like a nobody, I will remember that I have been chiseled into your hands through the sacrifice of Your Son. Amen
10 Reason’s Why “NO” IS A Beautiful Word
As children, we do not like being told no. We believe that freedom is all about doing what we want, when we want, any way we want. We believe that this definition of freedom leads to the best life possible. What we don’t know is that declaring no can save our life! “Hey, Mom, can I jump off the roof using my bedsheet as a parachute?” “No!” At that moment, the child asking the question feels disappointed. They think they are missing out on great fun. What they don’t realize is that Mom is protecting them from a broken leg or worse. The word no can save lives. Here are 9 more reasons why no is a beautiful word:
1. No can add life to your years. “Would you like a slice of triple chocolate cake?” Everything inside me screams, Yes! A big slice, and a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, please! My heart and my flesh want to say yes, but instead out of my mouth come the words, “No, thank you.” What they don’t know is I am training for a triathlon, and I understand that this no, along with countless others, will impact my training and the outcome of the race. When I cross the finish line, there will be a sense of accomplishment that surpasses the momentary pleasure of a delicious dessert. Saying no can add years to your life. And it can add life to your years. No is a beautiful word. Maybe one of the most beautiful you will ever speak.
2. No creates space, slows the pace, and saves face. There is a freedom in saying no. No creates space, slows the pace, and saves face. “Can you help out with the Girl Scout fundraiser?” “You know, I believe in what you are doing, but right now I simply don’t have the time to help. I can give a donation, but I can’t be on the team that plans the fundraiser. I’m going to have to say no.” Once you make it clear that you can’t invest time in weekly meetings for the next five months, you exhale a sigh of relief. You have retained your freedom. You won’t have to lose an evening each week, a loss you can’t afford at this time. You know the feeling. Whenever you give a clear no, you feel a sense of peace. You’ve protected the joy level of your life. Because when a person is overextended, their joy evaporates, no matter how hard they try to protect it.
3. No can lead to joy after the pain. But there is the hard reality as well. The moment you say no (even if you say it diplomatically and graciously) is always difficult. No one finds joy looking into the eyes of an excited child and saying no. You don’t delight in disappointing someone who wants your help or your involvement in a project. It can be painful to look into the mirror and say no to your own desires. But if no is the right answer, the result will open your schedule, grow your relationships, and bring peace to your soul. All of these things are gateways to a more joyful life.
4. God says no, so you can too. Sometimes God says no. Let’s look at two examples. The first is silly and the other quite serious. In the movie Bruce Almighty, Jim Carrey plays the title character, Bruce, who encounters God in the form of actor Morgan Freeman. God has decided to delegate his responsibilities to Bruce for a short period of time. As you can imagine, Bruce experiments with his unbounded power as he deals with an unending stream of prayer requests from billions of people around the globe. In utter exasperation at the sheer number of requests, Bruce decides to hit the yes button and affirmatively answer every prayer request flooding his computer and his mind. This would seem like a good idea, except thousands of people now win the lottery on the same day. They are expecting millions of dollars, but because the payout is split among all the winners, they end up with just enough money for a modest dinner out, leading to disappointment, riots, and mayhem. Behind this humorous scene is a serious point. God is not really concerned with whether we win or lose the lottery. He says no on a daily basis to the self-centered barrage of requests we make for easy money without work or responsibility. God is the wisest and most beautiful being in the universe, and he does what is best for us, even when we don’t understand why. He is far too loving to give in to self-centered prayers that cause more harm than good.
5. Jesus shows us how saying no protects our focus. In Mark 1: 21–39 we get a fascinating glimpse of how Jesus lived and loved. As the day begins, Jesus goes to a local place of worship and preaches. His power and authority amaze the people. Suddenly, a man who is spiritually tormented begins shouting out questions and making wild statements. Jesus silences him and speaks to the demon terrorizing the man. The man convulses, screams, and is set free. After the worship service, Jesus walks with friends to one of their homes, where a woman is sick with fever. Jesus goes back to work again. He shows love, care, and compassion by healing her. That same evening, a massive crowd descends on the home where Jesus is staying. This leads to a spontaneous time of Jesus healing the sick and freeing those who are locked in spiritual bondage. Sickness is defeated and demons are sent running for the hills! But let’s see how he later chooses no, to complete his mission to help us all.
6. Then Jesus makes a positive decision. Very early the next morning, Jesus wakes up and takes a walk. He finds a quiet place where he can talk with his heavenly Father, but some of his disciples track him down to let him know that there are people looking for him. The disciples request that Jesus return to town and do more miracles and heal even more people. Jesus says no. He is crystal clear in his response. Jesus knows there are still needs he could meet. He is profoundly aware that many will be disappointed if he does not come back. But Jesus is committed to his mission. And his primary focus is not healing. He has come to be a teacher and a preacher. So, Jesus says to his disciples, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come” (Mark 1:38 emphasis added). His response to the request is clear, simple, and mission-driven. And it is an emphatic no. In his wisdom, Jesus—who is God in human form—says no to the urgent requests and needs of people so he can say yes to something greater, something better.
7. When God says no, there is a blessing in it. When we look back on our lives, I believe, all of us will be thankful that God said no to some of our prayer requests. I dated a couple of nice girls before I met my wife, Sherry, and there were times when I asked God, “Could this be the woman I will spend the rest of my life with?” God said, “No!” When I finally met my wife, I looked back and thanked God for his kind no. His no was preparing me for a better yes! Jesus was “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). It was in his power to say yes to every request, yet there were times he said no. And if God says no, what does that teach us about the need for us to say no as well? Take a moment to reflect on your life. Has God ever said no to something you wanted? Are you able to see wisdom in that no today? If God says no, you can be confident that there are times when you need to say no too.
8. Saying no isn’t negative, it’s positive! The word no is not about limiting ourselves; it is about setting ourselves free. It is not about what we won’t get to experience, purchase, or enjoy; it is about the exact opposite! It is not about being cruel. It is often the kindest word we can speak. When you utter a thoughtful and clear no, you are not being negative. You are actually being positive! It is time for you and me to become positively negative so we can live with freedom, peace, and productivity. What is one no you can speak today that will make your life better?
9. Saying no is a yes to something better. The power of no is about learning to say no with strategic focus so you can say yes to the things that are most important and that hold the greatest value. When your life is full and your margin limited, every time you say yes to one thing, something else falls off your plate. When you say yes, you are also saying no. As you learn to utter your strategic no’s, you are freed up to say yes in a way that will revolutionize your life. Saying no can bring the greatest joy and value to your life. You must learn to say it and mean it. God says no. You can too. The most positive thing you might do today is say no.
10. You can find comfort, freedom, and peace in your faithful no. Still have trouble saying no? Here’s an exercise for you to try: Find a quiet and private place, maybe your bedroom, a bathroom, or your car. Practice saying no. Let it come out of your mouth and allow your ears to hear your voice saying this powerful word. Say it at least thirty times. You can vary the volume, change the tone, and even add “thank you.” You can practice saying it with a smile and with a firm gaze. Get comfortable saying this word, because you will be saying it for the rest of your life.
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