12 Beautiful Goodnight Prayers for Blessings + Peace
Are you looking for goodnight prayers for blessings and peace? Talking to God as you close your eyes at night is the best way to begin a peaceful night’s rest. Giving God your worries and frustrations may be the best way to clear your mind as you rest your head on your pillow at night.
As Christians, it’s good to connect with God through daily prayers. Praying in the morning to start the day off with the Lord is a really wonderful idea. The good news is we can talk to the Lord any time, whether it’s early morning or midnight.
Praying during nighttime helps to calm your mind before you sleep. Usually, the last thing you think about guides your dreams and your emotions and energy levels when you wake up the next day. Praying strengthens you, gives you peace, and helps you trust in the Lord in every way. These 12 Beautiful Goodnight Prayers for Blessings + Peace will guide you as you connect with the Lord before you sleep.
Goodnight Blessings & Beautiful Quotes
These are encouraging and comforting Goodnight Blessings and Beautiful Quotes that you can meditate on as you fall asleep. You can also share them in a text with your loved ones so they too can have peaceful sleep.
- “Go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” – Victor Hugo
- “When I go to bed and cannot sleep, I don’t waste time by counting sheep; I count all my blessings, one by one.” – Eldred Herbert
- “Good night. If you take the time to look, you will find beauty all around. Allow it to bless you. And end your day thankful.” – Unknown
- “May the good memories of today lull you to sleep.” – Kate Summer
- “Lay all upsets at God’s feet, and let Him soothe your troubled mind. This very night discover the memory of God glows brightly within you. Sweet dreams of awakening.” – Amy Torres
- “A good night’s sleep in God’s presence is the secret to a blessed day.”
- Prayer should be the day’s key and the night’s lock. – George Herbert
- “Good night, sleep tight, awake full of joy in the morning light.” – Theodore Higgingsworth
- “May God surround you with His grace, mercy, protection, and unconditional love as you rest tonight.”
- “A simple prayer to express your gratitude to the Lord is all you need to enjoy peaceful sleep.”
- “As you end this day, before you sleep, remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.” – Catherine Pulsifer
- “Let gratitude be the pillow you kneel to say your evening prayer.” – Maya Angelou
- “Good night blessings to you and those you love. Release the hard things you went through today into God’s loving arms. Sweet dreams!”
- “Dear friend, I know today was not an easy day. Remember that God’s mercies are new every morning. Have a blessed night.”
- “Dear Jesus, teach me to daily lay my burdens at your feet. Show me I can trust in your loving care. Grant me, your beloved, the nourishing blessing of rest and peaceful sleep.” – Rachel Olsen
- “Even after a trying day, God will quiet your soul as you remember His presence and intentionally seek to enter into it. Remember, He’s with you. Invite Him to make Himself present to you.” – St. Ignatius Loyola
- “Have a good night’s sleep tonight as the angels of God watch over you and your family.”
- “It’s time to stretch from small to tall to see the moon so bright. It lights our way and seems to say, ‘God bless you and good night.’” – Hannah C. Hall
- “The moon is lighting up the skies – the stars are sparkling there; ’tis time to shut our weary eyes, and say our evening prayer.” – Leslie Mounts
- “Good night! God keep you till the morning and guard you safe from every harm, I pray.” – Lyliam Williams
- “Before you fall asleep at night, thank God for three things that happened during the day.” – Robert Morgan
- “May God keep you till the morning and guard you safe from every harm, I ask.” – Liam Williams
- “Bedtime prayers are the best way to get a good night’s rest and have a better tomorrow.”
- “May God’s love bring good things into your life and hope for tomorrow. Have a blessed night.”
- “Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me. Bless this little lamb tonight. Through the darkness be down near me, keep me safe till morning light.” – Mary Duncan
Beautiful Goodnight Prayers
Connection with God in prayer before you sleep strengthens your spiritual life. It helps you feel loved and protected while you sleep. Instead of leaving your mind racing with thoughts of what happened during the day or your pending to-do list, you can direct your thoughts to God’s presence and His Word.
Nighttime prayers empower you to let go of stress and calm you before falling asleep. They provide comfort and lead to a restful night’s sleep. God is always willing and available to talk with us at any hour of the day. He doesn’t sleep or get tired and is always watching over us.
If you are too exhausted to pray after a long day, you can use these 12 Beautiful Goodnight Prayers as a guide and a great place to start. Add more specific requests as the Holy Spirit leads you.
1. Evening Prayer of Gratitude
At the end of the day, it’s important to reflect on the day and express gratitude to the Lord for His protection, provision, guidance, love, and blessings. Whether the day turned out better or worse than you expected it to, the Lord is working all things for your good (Romans 8:28).
“Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ephesians 5:20 NIV
Heavenly Father, thank you for your faithfulness today. I appreciate your great love and care for me. You’ve showered me with your grace, mercy, and favor. Thank you for the good times and hard times. I know they all work together to help me grow spiritually and strengthen my character.
Thank you for working behind the scenes in powerful ways to protect me from harm. You fight all my battles and make sure I’m safe and secure. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
2. Nighttime Prayer for the forgiveness of sins
Evenings are a great time of reflection on events of the day. In our actions, thoughts, and attitudes by the end of the day, we all have sinned and have fallen short. Approach His throne and ask for His forgiveness.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
James 4:8 ESV
Dear God, thank you that we can approach your throne of grace boldly to find help in our time of need. I draw near to you with a humble and repentant heart. Against you O Lord I have sinned and disobeyed your instructions. Forgive me for the things l did today that did not honor you.
Forgive me for all the sins I’ve committed against you so that my relationship with you would be restored. May the blood of Jesus Christ cover my sins tonight. Holy Spirit, remind me of God’s love for me shown on the cross where Jesus died for my sins. Cleanse and make me whole again. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
3. Prayer for peaceful sleep
Evening prayers provide a sense of peace and comfort from the stress and pressure of the day. Instead of tossing and turning all night, reading the Bible and praying before you sleep will give you peace of mind and rest.
“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.”
John 14:27 NIV
Almighty God, thank you for the gift of life and all the blessings that you’ve poured on me. I surrender my anxious thoughts to you Lord. I choose to enjoy a sweet rest in your loving arms tonight.
Remove fear from my heart and my mind so l can experience peaceful sleep. I place all my troubles at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ. Thank you for the real and lasting peace that you give me even in difficult times. May your peace surround me and fill my heart and mind. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
4. Prayer for peace in our world
The local and global events happening around us increase our stress and anxiety. The world is not safe and there is so much sin that leads to chaos and danger. Let’s unite as believers and ask the Lord for peace in all the nations.
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NIV
Dear Lord, we live in a world filled with terror, violence, crime, and corruption. Intervene in our world and put an end to the violence and crime that causes pain and harm. May the shedding of innocent blood cease in Jesus’ name.
God of peace, heal our hearts and mend the broken ties between nations so that calm and peace are restored in our world. May love, mercy, and forgiveness reign in the hearts of our leaders so that we will experience times of lasting peace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
5. Beautiful Good Night Prayer for my family & friends
Remembering your family and friends in prayer and interceding for their needs is a great way to love them. Loving others shows that we are true disciples of Christ. If someone has given you a prayer request during the day, pray for them at night.
If someone has shared their challenge or struggle, it’s also a perfect time to pray for God to intervene and help them. Instead of stressing about those we love, let’s pray for their situations.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Dear Lord, tonight I’m thankful for the loving family members and friends that are in my life. Keep them safe and bless them with a peaceful night. Guard over them and send your angels to watch over them. Meet their needs and touch their hearts with your truth.
Grant them the peace that surpasses all understanding. Open their eyes to the truth of your word and reveal your goodness to them. I pray that no weapon fashioned against them will prosper. May they put their trust in you in all the areas of their lives. Amen.
6. Goodnight Prayer for guidance
As you lay down to sleep, ask God for guidance in prayer. Often times we stray from God’s purpose and will for us because we don’t ask for His help. He is willing and able to direct our paths in the right direction.
“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.”
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Dear God, thank you for being a constant friend to me. I can always come to you and lean on you for help when l need it. You are the maker of heaven of earth and you are all-knowing and all-powerful. I pray for guidance for tomorrow as l sleep. Direct my path so that I stay in your purpose and will.
Grant me wisdom and discernment to make the right decisions for myself and others around me. Help me to be an effective mother, sister, daughter, wife and friend. May the Holy Spirit guide me in truth and glory. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
7. Prayer for Trusting God’s plan
Trust is the foundation of any relationship including your relationship with God. Do you trust God’s plan for your life? Most times, we struggle to have peaceful sleep because we are anxious and don’t trust that God will work everything out and meet all our needs.
“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10 ESV
Dear Lord, I’ve experienced your goodness in my life. I know you are with me and for me. You’ve helped me in difficult times before and so I have confidence in you. The enemy may try to convince me that you will forsake me but your word says otherwise. You have never let me down and you won’t fail me.
You are my God who created me in your image and you love me dearly. I choose to believe in you and trust in your plan for my life. Grant me sound sleep tonight. You have never forsaken those who seek You. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
8. Goodnight Prayer for calm in the chaos
Nighttime prayers help to relieve stress and make you calm before you retire to bed. Instead of being troubled and restless, choose to release the worries and anxieties of the day to the Lord and allow His presence to calm your heart and mind.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
Almighty God, this day was not perfect but you are perfect in every way. Thank you for your presence and guiding me through the events of the day. Thank you for giving me a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
Now as l retire to bed l pray for calmness and beautiful sleep. Still my soul and calm my mind. Guard my mind from negative thoughts and help me to focus on your word which gives me perfect peace. In Jesus’ name l pray, Amen.
9. Prayer for sweet dreams & sound sleep
When you go to sleep after a long day, you desire sound sleep with no disruptions. Instead of nightmares, ask the Lord for sweet dreams. This also helps you sleep soundly throughout the night and find rest.
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
Proverbs 3:24 NIV
Heavenly Father, as l go to bed tonight, I ask for sweet sleep. I release all worries to your loving hands so l can have peaceful dreams. Remove disruptions and distractions throughout the night. Remove fear and anxiety from my mind and help me to trust in your power.
Guard me from noises and sounds inside and outside this home which may disrupt my sleep. May l wake be refreshed, energized, and ready to begin another day in your presence. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
10. Prayer for True Rest
Have you ever gone to sleep tired and wake up still tired? Sometimes your body lies down to rest but your soul and spirit are not resting. The Lord Jesus Christ invites us to come to Him to experience true rest.
“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 NASB
Lord Jesus, thank you for this beautiful day and for the gift of life. As I lay down to sleep, I pray that I will rest in your warm embrace. Comfort me and help me find solace in your presence. May l have a sweet night, full of peaceful rest in the Lord.
Grant me deep spiritual rest so l can wake up refreshed and ready to tackle all the tasks before me. May my soul and spirit find rest in your loving arms. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
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10. Prayer for Protection at Night
God extends his protection to us every day. As you prepare to sleep, pray for His covering over you and your family. God’s hands are the safest place to be for the night ahead. Sleep peacefully, trusting in His faithfulness and promises of protection.
“Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Psalm 91:3-4 NIV
Almighty God, thank you for your unseen presence in my life. Watch over me as l sleep. Save me from any danger that the enemy has planned to harm me. I see refuge in you. Cover me with your feathers.
May your hedge of protection surround us as a family while we rest tonight. Thank you that you neither sleep nor slumber. Send your angels to guard us. Protect us at all times. In Jesus’ name l pray. Amen.
11. Goodnight Prayer for God’s blessings
God has blessings stored up for His children. He releases His blessings to us in His divine time. These are material and spiritual gifts. Open your heart and receive the abundance of good things He has for you.
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
Dear Father, thank you for a great day and wonderful night. Thank you for your countless blessings which we don’t deserve. May your goodness and favor follow us wherever we go. We ask that your face would shine on us. May your grace abound in our lives.
Bless the work of our hands and open the right doors of opportunities for us so we would enjoy success. Bless each of my family members in every way. May they see an increase and promotion wherever they are. Bless us as we rest so we can experience an even better tomorrow in your presence. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
A good night’s sleep is so essential to a good day. Cast your cares on the Lord and lay your head down with peace of mind as you hand all of your worries over to Him. Let the last thing on your mind be God’s Word before you sleep peacefully.
The Lord is open and willing to hear your prayers at any time of the night. May these Beautiful Goodnight Prayers for Blessings + Peace guide and inspire you to connect with Him and enjoy peaceful rest.
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