God’s love inspires my dreams and heals me at depth as I rest in renewing sleep.

“You have been with me throughout this day, dear God, and I am grateful for life and for all that it brings. As I prepare to rest in renewing, regenerating sleep, I release any concerns about the day’s events or about tomorrow, because You are with me.

“Just as the sun is always shining on the earth after disappearing from my sight, You are always within me and those I love. I rest in the awareness of Your love that nurtures me and Your power that energizes me.

“As I prepare to move from the restful state of meditation and prayer to the restful state of sleep, I invite Your love to inspire my dreams and heal me at depth. May all the world be at peace in Your love on this blessed evening.”

And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone. Mt.14:23  

Taken from Daily Word, December 2005