It is time for sleep,
Time to let go of the concerns of today,
Time to restore body,
Mind,
And spirit.
You have done your best to prepare for sleep.
You have stayed away from screens,
Secured your home,
Darkened your room,
Gotten comfortable under your covers.
You have done all the things you know that will promote deep sleep.
However,
You are still awake and listening to this meditation.
That's okay.
Let's utilize this quiet time to listen to wisdom that has been inspiring people for thousands of years.
The wisdom from Psalms and Proverbs of the Bible.
There will be references to God,
To the Lord,
To Christ.
Remain open to your unique understanding of the Divine.
And if it makes you more comfortable,
Hear it as higher self,
Spirit,
Or whatever terms you are comfortable with.
Allow these words to bring peace,
Relaxation,
And deep,
Restorative sleep.
Begin by scanning your body,
Becoming aware and letting go of any tension you are holding onto.
Move.
And when you feel you are in the best position for sleep,
Take four deep breaths.
Filling your lungs completely and relaxing even deeper as you slowly exhale.
These verses that bring peace and comfort will be repeated twice.
May you hear them the second time while you sleep deeply.
As you let go of the thoughts that have been flowing through your mind,
Allow these words of wisdom to be deeply absorbed and help you to drift into this deep,
Restorative sleep.
When you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you rest,
Your sleep will be peaceful.
But you have may be happier than will ever be with all the wine and grain.
When I go to bed,
I sleep in peace,
Because,
Lord,
You keep me safe.
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.
Can any one of you,
By worrying,
Add a single hour to your life?
Therefore,
Do not worry about tomorrow,
For tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Come unto me,
All ye that labor and are heavy laden.
I will give you rest.
Above all else,
Guard your heart,
For everything you do flows from it.
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
In their hearts,
Human beings plan their course,
But the Lord establishes their steps.
Many are the plans in a human heart,
But it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
And he will establish your plans.
In all your ways,
Submit to him,
And he will make your path straight.
The tongue has the power of life and death,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Talk with the wise and become wise,
For a companion of fools suffers harm.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But whoever hates correction is stupid.
Those who conceal their sins do not prosper,
But those who confess and renounce them find mercy.
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
And the work of their hands bring them reward.
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Take delight in the Lord,
And he will give you the desires of your heart.
The Lord is my shepherd,
I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right path for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
For you are with me.
Your rod and your staff,
They comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil.
My cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
The maker of heaven and earth.
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.
The Lord watches over you.
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun will not harm you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm.
He will watch over your life.
The Lord will watch over your coming and going,
Both now and forevermore.
Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give you.
I do not give you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled,
And do not be afraid.
When you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you lie down,
Your sleep will be sweet.
Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give you.
I do not give you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled,
And do not be afraid.
Casting all your anxieties on him,
Because he cares for you.
Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
And they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Then you will walk on your way securely,
And your foot will not stumble.
If you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you lie down,
Your sleep will be sweet.
In returning and rest,
You shall be saved.
In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear,
But of power and love and self-control.
For nothing will be impossible with God.
When you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you rest,
Your sleep will be peaceful.
When I go to bed,
I sleep in peace,
Because Lord,
You keep me safe.
Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give you.
I do not give you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
Do not be afraid.
Can any one of you,
By worrying,
Add a single hour to your life?
Therefore,
Do not worry about tomorrow,
For tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Comment to me all ye that labor and are heavy-laden,
And I will give you rest.
Above all else,
Guard your heart,
For everything you do flows from it.
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
But a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
In their hearts,
Human beings plan their course,
But the Lord establishes their steps.
Many are plans at a human heart,
But it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
Commit to the Lord,
Whatever you do,
And he will establish your plans.
In all ways,
Submit to him,
And he will make your path straight.
The tongue has the power of life and death,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Walk with the wise and become wise,
For a companion of fools suffers harm.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But whoever hates correction is stupid.
Those who conceal their sins do not prosper,
But those who confess and renounce find mercy.
From the fruit of their lips,
People are filled with good things,
And the work of their hands bring them reward.
Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.
Those who conceal their sins do not prosper,
But those who confess and renounce them find mercy.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Take delight in the Lord,
And he will give you the desires of your heart.
The Lord is my shepherd.
I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leaves me besides quiet waters.
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right path for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
For you are with me,
And your rod and your staff,
They comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil.
My cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
The maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip.
He who watches over you will not slumber,
Indeed.
He who watches over Israel would neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you.
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
The sun will not harm you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm.
He will watch over your life.
The Lord will watch over your coming and going,
Both now and forevermore.
Peace I leave with you.
My peace I give you.
I do not give you as the world gives.
Do not let your heart be troubled.
Do not be afraid.
When you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you lie down,
Your sleep will be sweet.
Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
And they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Then you will walk on your way securely,
And your foot will not stumble.
If you lie down,
You will not be afraid.
When you lie down,
Your sleep will be sweet.
In returning and rest,
You shall be saved.
In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
For nothing will be impossible with God.
The Lord will keep you from all harm.
He will watch over your coming and going,
Both now and forevermore.
