Jabuuroolu 23

The day is coming to an end. Before you go to sleep, take a moment to read the word of God. Pray. Lift up what you are thankful for, any worries, pray for God’s blessing as you go to sleep.

1. Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Leave the stress of the day and any worries in the hands of God. He will give you peace. 

2. Proverbs 3:24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

There can be a lot around us in our lives with our home, work, family, stress, worries and fear. Trust that God wants you to have a good sleep. We can face any challenge better if we are well rested.

3. Psalm 23:2-3 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Trust God to lead you to rest, peace, renewed strength and energy. God wants good for us.

4. Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Commit your way to God. When we are led by him, we can let our worries go. Instead of being anxious about what may or may not happen tomorrow, pray to God that his will be done.

5. Psalm 63:5-6 My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;

Before you sleep, it is good to take the time to read the Bible and to pray to God. It satisfies our soul.

6. Exodus 33:14 And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

God is with you. If you don’t know God’s presence, seek him with all your heart. Be at peace in the presence of God.

7. Psalm 116:7 Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

God is a generous God. May his peace, rest and love be with you in abundance.

Are you stressed, or worried? Take comfort in knowing that there is hope. Don’t give up. These 7 Bible verses are a reminder that you can find hope in God and by reading the Bible.

1. Psalm 71:5 For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth.

God is our hope. People may let us down, opportunities may go away, worldly things be lost or destroyed. But can can trust God and put our hope in him.

2. Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

If you are struggling, this is a reminder that God is with you. You are not alone, it is not hopeless.

3. Proverbs 23:18 Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

This is a promise that hope in God is a hope that lasts. God will not let you down. Trust God to lead you into your future.

4. Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

God has given us the Bible, his Word. Read it. You can find comfort and encouragement.

5. Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

It is thanks to Jesus Christ we can have hope. He came into the world with light, with love, with redemption and salvation.

6. Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ

We are waiting for the second coming of Jesus. It is a promise to trust and have hope in. The day will come.

7. Psalm 71:14 But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more.

Every day, put your faith in God, have your hope in him and whatever your situation is, praise God.