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As a Christian, you’re already aware that prayer is the most important tool we have to connect with God. The Bible says Christians should "pray without ceasing." But what are the best prayers to use before heading off to sleep? There are countless excellent bedtime prayers to ensure a restful night and demonstrate your gratitude to God, and we’re here to show you the best ones. Here’s our complete guide on how to pray before bed.

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The Lord’s Prayer

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  1. You’re probably already familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, since it’s popular among Christians worldwide. Try using this prayer before bed—it’s moved countless others, so welcome it into your own routine as well.
    • “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.”
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A Prayer for Friends

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  1. Praying at night is a good time to keep the people who matter to you in mind, so try this prayer out.[4]
    • “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.”
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A Prayer From the Liturgy of the Nestorians

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  1. This prayer was originally written in Aramaic, one of the most important languages of early Christianity. In translation, it still contains a remarkable power, and can bring you peace before bedtime.[9]
    • “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”
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A Prayer From the Book of Common Prayer

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  1. However, you don’t need to belong to the Anglican church to find power in its words, which are nearly 500 years old. Try out this prayer before you go to sleep.[10]
    • “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.”
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A Prayer After a Long Day

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    Yes! God is a supernatural being, so it's okay to ask him to do supernatural acts. Just make sure you aren't asking for anything selfish or silly to happen.
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This article was co-authored by Zachary Rainey and by wikiHow staff writer, Nihal Shetty. Rev. Zachary B. Rainey is an ordained minister with over 40 years of ministry and pastoral practice, including over 10 years as a hospice chaplain. He is a graduate of Northpoint Bible College and a member of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. This article has been viewed 18,432 times.
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