Why To Read Your Bible At Night
Why To Read Your Bible At Night
I recently wrote this post for Crosswalk.com about why to read your Bible at night.
When my children were little babies, bedtime was always a routine. We did bath time, some cereal, a bottle, then bed. From the time my firstborn was four months old we had a routine. It just worked for us. As they grew older, and we added more children (we have five now), the backbone of the routine remained the same. Thirteen years later, we still have a routine. Get ready for bed with pj’s, snacks, and brushing teeth. Recently we’ve added a special prayer time as well.
There have been times when my husband and I have been so tired we barely make it through the routine. Our eyes ache and our bodies are worn, but we stick to the routine. Why? Because our children have learned to rest this way. It is now ingrained in their little bodies and minds that we need to have a snack, then brush our teeth, and then pray. Those three things we try to keep each night religiously because, if we even deviate a little, they are restless.
Sure, each night we might have one or two children get out of bed and ask a question or express a hurt. There are trips to the bathroom and refilling of water bottles. Overall, they settle down more quickly and fall asleep faster if we make sure to do those three things. In fact, you can read three ways prayer can help your kids fall asleep here.
What is Your Bedtime Routine?
So, what is your bedtime routine? You might not realize you have one – but most people do. Do you eat a snack? Read a book? Watch a T.V. show? Is prayer part of your routine? Prayer is a great way to help you fall asleep. Prayer can also allow for a deeper sense of peace while you sleep. I started praying before falling asleep years ago, but there is one more thing I’ve added to my nighttime routine that has also helped me relax my mind and heart.
Tweet This5 Ways Nighttime Bible Reading Will Help You Sleep
1. It connects our hearts to God’s.
2. It allows us to speak the truth at the end of the day.
3. It provides an opportunity for us to grow in our knowledge of God’s Word.
4. It helps us practice meditating.
5. It gets rid of anxious thoughts.
You can read the rest of the article here and discover 3 practical tips for reading your Bible at night!
Psalms To Help You Fall Asleep
If you don’t know where to start, I want to help you! You are not behind in your Bible reading. I know your heart is to read God’s Word more faithfully. Why not start at night? It says in Psalm 121 God never sleeps. He is always awake and willing to meet you in the pages of His Word.
Personally, I’ve found the Book of Psalms to be the most comforting and best place to read when trying to fall asleep. There is so much truth about God and what He is doing there. There are prayers, songs, and mediations all throughout the book to help point us in the right direction – no matter how we feel. No matter what we face, the God of the Bible will comfort, guide, teach, and lead us. You can download Psalm Reading Plan here.
