Bless Our Sleep.

 Bless Our Sleep

A Reflection on Psalm 4:8 and Psalm 127:2

Bless our sleep, O Lord—the rest of weary bones,

The quiet of the evening, the peace that softly tones

The chaos of the day into a lullaby,

Beneath the watchful kindness of Your loving eye.

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8, NKJV)

Bless the pillow where we lay our head,

The blanket of the night, the silent bed.

Let no dark dream disturb our rest,

Nor fear of tomorrow press upon our chest.

Guard the hours when consciousness retreats,

When the body slows and the heartbeat beats

A quieter rhythm, softer than the day's loud claims.

Bless our sleep, and bless the peace that You have named.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep. (Psalm 127:2, NKJV)

Let our sleep be sweet, unburdened by the day.

Wash away the worries that in our minds still stay.

Breathe upon our spirits a holy, calming rest,

And let us wake tomorrow with a heart refreshed and blessed.

As we close our eyes, we trust You—not the lock upon the door,

But the Spirit who within us and around us does adore.

Bless our sleep, O Lord, and through the silent night,

Hold us in Your gentle hands until the morning light.

Amen.