Reading Bible verses before bedtime can give us peace and help us have a good sleep.
We often struggle with restless thoughts at night. Sometimes we worry about what will happen tomorrow.
Other times our minds replay things from the past that hurt us. Many of us feel lonely and scared in the quiet darkness.
Our minds can be our worst enemies when we try to sleep. But God understands our struggles. His Word speaks directly to our worried hearts and offers the comfort we need.
When we fill our minds with Scripture before bed, something beautiful happens. God’s truth pushes out the anxious thoughts and replaces them with His peace.
We can create a simple bedtime routine with these verses. They have helped Christians sleep peacefully for thousands of years.
These twelve Bible verses can change your nights from restless to restful.
Bible Verses for Peaceful Sleep
Psalm 4:8
“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Psalm 23:1-4
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”
Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Psalm 127:2
“It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.”
Psalm 3:5
“I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”
Psalm 91:1-2
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.'”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 121:3-4
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
Proverbs 3:24
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
How We Can Use These Verses
We can pick one verse each night for our bedtime reading. Reading it slowly helps the words sink into our hearts. We can think about what God is promising us in each verse.
We can turn the verse into a simple prayer. We can thank God for caring about our sleep. We can ask Him to help us rest in His promises.
Some of us like to write our favorite verse on a small card. We can keep it next to our bed for easy reading. Others repeat the verse quietly while settling under the covers.
These verses remind us that God never sleeps. While we rest, He watches over us. He cares about our fears and worries. He wants to give us peaceful sleep.
We can start tonight with just one verse. Pick the one that speaks to your heart right now. Read it before you close your eyes. Let God’s words be the last thing on your mind before sleep comes.
Sweet dreams come easier when we fill our minds with God’s promises instead of our problems.
