Prayer When You Can’t Sleep

PRAYER 1 – Thanksgiving for God’s Presence
Father, I thank You for being with me even in the quiet hours of the night. Thank You for watching over me – Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

PRAYER 2 – Asking for Peace of Mind
Father, quiet my thoughts and calm my heart. Remove every anxiety and worry stealing my rest – Philippians 4:6–7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

PRAYER 3 – Asking for Restful Sleep
Father, bless me with deep, refreshing sleep that renews my body and mind – Proverbs 3:24
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

PRAYER 4 – Asking for Freedom from Spiritual Attacks
Father, protect me from every form of spiritual disturbance or oppression in the night – Psalm 91:5
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day.

PRAYER 5 – Thanksgiving for the Answer
Father, I thank You because I believe tonight I will sleep in peace, and my rest will be sweet – Mark 11:24
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

DECLARATION
I declare that my mind is calm, my spirit is at peace, and my body will rest soundly tonight. Every thought that stirs anxiety is silenced, and the peace of God surrounds me like a blanket. I will sleep without fear, disturbance, or restlessness. My rest will be deep and refreshing, and I will wake up renewed in strength, ready to glorify God in the new day.