20 Scriptures to Help You Fall Asleep

Sleep is essential for our well-being, yet many of us find ourselves tossing and turning as our minds race with worries and anxieties. In these moments, Scripture can be a powerful tool to help us fix our eyes on the Lord and bring peace to our minds. I encourage you to fill your mind with God’s word and cling to His promises during these times.

Bible Verses That Help With Sleep

1. Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

2. Psalm 127:2 – “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.”

3. Proverbs 3:24 – “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”

4. Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

5. Psalm 23:1-2 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”

6. Psalm 91:1-2 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”

7. Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

8. Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

9. Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

10. Psalm 46:10 – “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”

11. 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

12. Psalm 116:7 – “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”

13. Psalm 121:3-4 – “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”

14. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

15. Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

16. Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

17. Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”

18. Jeremiah 31:25 – “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”

19. Psalm 3:5 – “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”

20. Psalm 139:17-18 – “How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you.”

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