“Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my Soul to keep; if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my Soul to take. ”
“Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, bless the bed that I lie on. There are four corners to my bed, four angels round my head, one to watch, and one to pray, and two to bear my soul away. ”
“Savior, lay Thy hand on me, bless me, and remember me. Amen. ”
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. ”
“Hail, Mary! Full of grace, the Lord is with thee; Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen. ”
“Dear God, as I close my eyes tonight, I’m praying for loved ones around me, for friends, and those who need to know You, Lord. I’m praying that Your love, like the billions of stars in the night sky outside, will touch them and help them see who You really are. I pray for our world and those in it. I pray for their needs as well as my own. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. ”
“Dear Lord, watch over my family as they sleep tonight. May You guide and protect them all through their journeys in life. I pray that the night is peaceful and calm for them. May they never experience any form of stormy gale throughout their lifetimes. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ”
“Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me: bless Thy little child to-night; through the darkness be Thou near me, keep me safe till morning light. ”
“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety” (Psalms 4:8) “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart” (Psalms 7:10) “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” (Psalms 23:1)
“For God’s not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, and of power, and a sound mind, to live each day and glorify his name” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“Make your tranquility to dwell among us and your peace within our hearts. May our tongue proclaim your truth and may your cross be the guardian of our souls, while we make our mouths into new harps and speak with fiery lips. Make us worthy, my Lord, with the liberty which is from you, to pray before you this pure and holy prayer, which your life-giving mouth taught your true disciples, the sons of your Mysteries”
“O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou wouldst have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see light, and in thy straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ”
“Beloved Shepherd of our souls and bodies, you never slumber nor sleep. Spread your holy protection over us and cover us with your mighty wings, that no terrors of the night may disturb us, and let your divine majesty watch over our minds while we sleep; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ”
“O heavenly Father, you give your children sleep for the refreshing of soul and body: Grant me this gift, I pray; keep me in that perfect peace which you have promised to those whose minds are fixed on you; and give me such a sense of your presence, that in the hours of silence I may enjoy the blessed assurance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. ”
“Heavenly Father, my day is drawing to an end, and I’m ready to turn in. But before I do, I have to thank you for your faithfulness today. It’s always a good day, even when things may not go the way I plan, or when the world seems in chaos because you are in control. ”
