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Do you find yourself unable to fall asleep at night due to anxiety and worry? Finding freedom from stress may seem impossible, but it’s not. In this blog post, you’ll learn how Bible reflections can help you find peace and rest for your soul. By reflecting on Bible verses about the peace of God, you can find freedom from the anxiety and exhaustion that comes with not only hard times in life, but from everyday living as well. You can find freedom from stress and sleep issues.
The Bible speaks to the struggles we face in life and offers guidance on how to overcome them. Here are some Bible reflections that can help you find freedom from stress and sleep issues.
Cast Your Cares on Him
One of the most comforting verses in the Bible is 1 Peter 5:7 which says, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” When you feel overwhelmed by stress, take a moment to reflect on this verse. Remember that you don’t have to carry the weight of your problems alone. You can give them to God, who cares for you deeply and wants to help you. As you’re trying to fall asleep, use this verse as a breath prayer: inhale “cast all your anxiety on him,” and exhale “because he cares for you.” If your mind wanders, rein it back in and keep repeating these words.
Do Not Worry
In Matthew 6:25-27, Jesus tells us not to worry about our lives: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
When you worry, you are essentially saying that you don’t trust God to take care of you. Instead, Jesus tells us to trust in God’s provision and not to worry about our needs. When you focus on God’s faithfulness, you can find freedom from the stress and anxiety that comes with worrying about your life.
Listen to this short snippet from an Abide sleep story based on Matthew 6:25-34 about calming your fears.
Come to Me and Rest
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, “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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
When you feel stressed and overwhelmed, you can turn to Jesus for rest. He promises to give you rest when you come to him with your burdens. You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress and anxiety alone. Jesus offers you a lighter burden and a more peaceful way of living.
Be Still and Know That I Am God
Psalm 46:10 reminds us to be still and know that God is in control. When you feel stressed or anxious, you can take a moment to be still and remember that God is sovereign over all things. He is in control, and you can trust him to work all things together for your good.
In addition to reflecting on Bible verses about stress and sleep, you can also use resources like Abide to help relieve stress. The Abide app offers guided meditations and sleep stories based on the Bible. It can help you find peace and rest for your soul as you listen to God’s Word and focus on his promises.
Stress and sleep issues can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. The Bible offers guidance and comfort for those who are struggling. Let the peace of God guard your heart and mind as you rest in him. Remember to cast your cares on God, trust in his provision, come to Jesus for rest, and be still and know that he is God. And if you need additional support, download Abide to help relieve stress. May you find peace and rest in the midst of life’s challenges.
