4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen

 

What was I thinking as a young child as I was saying that nighttime prayer?

 

“Good night mom, if I don’t croak I’ll be seeing you tomorrow morning.”

 

Not surprisingly,  newer versions of this prayer leave out the dying part. For instance,

 

…Angels watch me through the night and wake me in the morning light. Amen

 

Indeed, angels do watch over us and I know God does have me wrapped in his loving arms, so I am ready for anything. Even a good nights sleep.

 

If you are having trouble sleeping, try thanking God for filling you with peace and expect it to happen.