A Prayer for Those Who Cannot Sleep
Sleeplessness can be frustrating and isolating, whether caused by stress, pain, caregiving, changing schedules, or no obvious reason at all. This prayer offers companionship without turning sleep difficulty into a spiritual failure.
God, I want to sleep, but sleep is not coming easily tonight. Keep frustration from making this hour even harder. If my body needs care, help me seek it wisely. If my thoughts need calming, meet me there. If I remain awake for a while, let this time become gentle rather than frightening. I do not have to prove my faith by forcing myself to feel peaceful. Simply stay with me. Give my body whatever rest it can receive and carry me through tomorrow with the grace I need.
Amen.
Scripture: Psalm 63:6 Psalm 42:8