In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for You alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8
Best Bible Verses to Overcome Insomnia
There are millions of people who suffer from insomnia … especially today. People are over-worked, stressed and anxious about the future which has a direct impact on sleep. There are many other contributing factors as well such as: unhealthy eating habits, staying up too late, not enough exercise, etc. Fortunately, there is a powerful and effective way to combat insomnia but it will take a commitment to achieve the desired results.
If you are looking to combat insomnia, we need to get your mind relaxed. One of the most harmful practices to healthy sleep is staying up late and worrying about what is out of our control. What produces the most worried thoughts? Scrolling the Internet and watching the “News.” If you have a habit of watching the News and/or scrolling the internet late at night, stop it! Immediately. If it all possible, shut down all electronics at a reasonable time (at least two hours before bed). If you must have some sort of noise, try soft, relaxing music without lyrics. Dim the lights low and then … hit your knees. Yes, pray! The habitual act of praying before bed is a game-changer. Not only will it soothe your mind and soul, but you are also doing what God has asked you to do (1 Thess. 5:16-18). He wants to help you with your every need, but we must also do our part.
During your evening prayer, ask God to help for help. Ask Him to help calm your mind and your spirit. Pray about whatever it is that is bothering you, and then tell God You trust Him to take care of it. After you have prayed, meditate on a few key Scriptures that speak to you about your current situation (see below). The Word of God is alive and nurturing; the repetitiveness of reading Scripture verses will cause you to become relaxed and sleepy (not to mention the fact that it is feeding your soul with everything good!). Holy Scripture is known for its miraculous healing attributes. It will fill your senses with a supernatural peace that transcends your finite understanding. Divine peace, attained only through that which is Holy (God and His Word), will lead you to a calmer spirit which in return allows the body to decompress and, ultimately, sleep.
For anyone struggling with insomnia, these Best Bible Verses to Overcome Insomnia are for you. The first few nights incorporating Scripture meditation may feel awkward, as breaking old habits and developing new ones is never easy, but it will be well-worth it. Be patient. Go easy on yourself. Night after night, just keep trusting God. His Word will begin seeping into your soul and one night, seemingly out of nowhere, you will find yourself laying your head on your pillow and — wala! You will restfully awaken to the sun shining and birds singing.
Hallelujah and Sweet dreams!
3 Best Bible Verses to Overcome Insomnia
Psalm 4:8
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for You alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Proverbs 3:24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Psalm 3:4-5
I call out to the Lord,
and He answers me from His holy mountain.
I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.
Additional Scripture Verses For Sleep Meditation
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.
Matthew 11:28-29
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I [the Lord] tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My Words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 145:18-19
The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
to all who call on Him in truth.
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him;
He hears their cry and saves them.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in You.
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Romans 8:6
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
John 14:27
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.
Matthew 6:27
Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Ecclesiastes 2:22-23
What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun? All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless.
Colossians 3:16
Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Psalm 127:2
In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for He grants sleep to those He loves.
Ephesians 5:19-20
speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
To Do
After you have read through all the verses above, repeat the list again. This time however, before moving on to the next verse, close your eyes after each Scripture passage and prayerfully meditate on the promise or instruction of God you just read. Repeat as often as necessary until you begin to fall asleep.
Goodnight and sweet dreams!
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