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Health experts (such as the National Sleep Foundation\u2014that\u2019s a real thing, honest!) say that consistent bedtime rituals can make a big difference in promoting a good night\u2019s sleep. For that reason (among many), an evening prayer plan can be a huge blessing.<\/p>\n

Not only is it possible and surprisingly easy\u00a0to incorporate prayer into your existing pre-sleep routine; it could lead to better sleep patterns\u2014as well as a closer walk with God. (I have written here\u00a0about\u00a0the blessings of \u201cCompline,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0a nightly habit of prayer.)\u00a0So here is a suggested evening prayer plan, which of course can be altered according to your routine:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0Pray as you enter the bedroom.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u201cMay the Lord Almighty grant me and those I love a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0Pray as you empty your pockets and prepare to undress.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u201cOur help is in the Name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0Pray as you undress for the night.\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\u201cAlmighty God, my heavenly Father, I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word\u00a0and deed, in what I have done, and in what I have left undone. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive all my offenses\u00a0and grant that I may walk before you in newness of life, to the glory of your Name. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n

4) \u00a0Pray as you wash your face and\u00a0brush your teeth.<\/strong>
\n\u201cPraise the Father, the Son\u00a0and the Holy Spirit, the God who is, who was, and is to come, at the end of the ages. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n

5) \u00a0Sing in the shower.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSing a hymn or worship song, such as \u201cAbide With Me,\u201d \u201cSun of My Soul,\u201d or \u201cYour Love Never Fails.\u201d<\/p>\n

6) \u00a0Pray as you dry off or get dressed for the night.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nPray the Lord\u2019s Prayer, followed by any petitions for yourself or intercessions for others.<\/p>\n

7) \u00a0Pray as you climb into bed and\u00a0turn off the\u00a0light.<\/strong>
\n\u201cInto your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Keep me as the apple of your eye and hide me under the shadow of your wings.\u201d<\/p>\n

You may also want to add a few more components of the traditional \u201cCompline\u201d service, which are all helpful in preparing your mind, heart\u00a0and spirit for sleep. These are just suggestions, after all\u2014but they are offered with the promise that eventually you may never again lay your head on your pillow without a sense of God\u2019s peace and presence.<\/p>\n

Having trouble getting a good night\u2019s sleep? Download Abide<\/a> for Christian sleep meditations that use calming techniques and Scripture verses framed in calming stories to lull you into a peaceful slumber.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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