To Prioritize My Sleep
Sabbath Lord,
Thank you for the blessing of sleep. It provides our bodies with the necessary downtime to carry out many important functions that are essential for our lives. Sleep is tied significantly to both our physical and mental health and wellness.
Sometimes others downplay sleep, associating it with either weakness or laziness. Don’t allow such peer pressure to negatively influence my own perception of sleep. At the same time, whether out of anxiety or ambition, I am often too willing to allow my sleep schedule to be sacrificed first. Help me to prioritize getting a good night’s rest by establishing good sleep patterns and carefully guarding that time. Minimize my late nights and grant me rest and rejuvenation so I wake up refreshed and energized each day. When I’m restless or sleep is simply difficult to come by with age or other circumstances, lead me to be all the more grateful for any good sleep you provide. As I work in this area of my life, bless me with peace-filled sleep.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.