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Prayer from Psalm 4: Wide Awake

Lord, as the day ends, the despair begins.

As the sun sinks, the stress rises.

My heart is racing.

My mind is running.

I can’t get over the bad things done to me.

I can’t get over the bad things done by me.

So here I am–on my bed, wide awake.

Calm my quivering mind.

Fill my heart with peace.

Let me rest in you.

Tonight, let me rest in peace with you.

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4 thoughts on “Prayer from Psalm 4: Wide Awake”

  1. This is such an honest prayer! I find it hard to believe that no one has commented in the 9 months since it was posted. Beautiful, simply beautiful, as only transparancy can be. I’ve had way too many nights like this … I’m older now, and pray sooner than I used to. Sometimes. 🙂 Thank you so much!

    1. Lane,

      Thanks very much for the positive feedback. I’m grateful that God used the words and image in a helpful way.
      Peace,

      Chris

  2. just browsing and looking for some prayers because i cannot sleep, but then i came across on this link and really helps a lot! thanks for this wonderful and inspiring prayers….let me share!

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