The Bible knew the importance of rest and sleep far before science started to admit that rest is important. What the Bible has always told, science has started to learn, understand, and tried to catch up. Follow the Bible and put the timeless laws and principles into practice. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. (Mathew 24:35)
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Prayer Declarations on Rest and Sleep based on Bible verses
Is rest and sleep from God?
Why is rest & sleep important for a believer in Jesus Christ?
Why should you read the Bible?
How does the world’s thinking differ from the Biblical principles on rest and sleep?
Prayer Declarations on Rest and Sleep based on Bible verse
The prayer declarations for rest and sleep are powerful to bring change in your life as these are based on the verses from the Bible. Read the bold declarations daily twice for a fortnight to a month to start seeing changes. The verse reference number is written in the bracket in case you wish to look up the bible. The verses are paraphrased to be declarative in nature.
The Lord’s Presence is with me and gives me rest. (Exodus 33:14)
I rebuke every storm and anxiety over my life in the name and authority of Jesus Christ, and immediately there is great calm. (Mark 4:39 says Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.)
The Lord is my shepherd, and provides all I need. He makes me lie down in green pastures. (Psalm 23:1,2)
Because I have made the Lord my refuge,
The Most High, my dwelling place,
No evil shall befall me,
Nor shall any plague come near my dwelling;
For my Lord shall give His angels charge over me. (Psalms 91:9-11)
I am strong and courageous. I am not afraid; I am not discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. (Joshua 1:9)
The peace of God transcends understanding and guards my heart & mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
I come to my Lord Jesus Christ when I am weary, and He gives me rest.(Mathew 11:28)
In peace, I will lie down and sleep; for You alone, make me dwell in safety. (Psalms 4:8)
I am the Lord’s beloved, and He gives me rest and sleep. (Psalm 127:2)
When I lie down, I fall asleep, and I wake in the morning healthy, as the Lord watches over me. (Psalms 3:5)
When I lie down, I will not be afraid; when I lie down, my sleep will be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)
In peace, I will lie down and sleep; for You, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalms 4:8)
I know it is vain to work day and night as the Lord gives me sleep. (Psalms 127:2)
I am in perfect peace; as My mind is stayed on Lord Jesus, and I trust in Him. (Isaiah 26:3)
I enter into God’s rest as I take rest from my works. (Hebrews 4:9-10)
The Lord gives me rest from disputes and gives peace in my life, at home, and at work. (Joshua 21:44)
All these I prayerfully declare in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Is rest and sleep from God?
Yes. Rest and sleep is from God.
It is important to remember two matters: God created man in His image and likeness.
God gives much importance to rest, as in Genesis chapter 2, verse 2, we read that God rested on the seventh day from all his work. Thus, even our attitude and desire for rest and sleep should be because God desires rest and sleep for us.
Psalm 127:2 says It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.
Why is rest & sleep important for a believer in Jesus Christ?
Good rest and sleep ensures your mind is alert to think well, make the right decisions. You will become sensitive to the nudges, whisper, and voice of the Lord.
a) When we take rest, we exercise faith. When we sleep, we exercise faith. We express that God is the Lord over us. He has the absolute and final say in all aspects of our life, including prosperity and safety.
Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late. (Psalm 127:1)
b) Being busy – in other words, business is a distraction that keeps the faithful away from the presence of God. If a person is continually busy, it amounts to not having time for God. We can have time with God when we stop doing, reading, watching, worrying, and anxious about matters.
c) When we are still, we can hear attentively and get to change our mind, change the foundational basis on which we live, we work, we do things.
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
(Luke 10:38-42)
Why should you read the Bible?
God is the creator. He is eternal. He is omnipotent & omniscient. So He knows everything about His creation – including mankind. Hence, it is important that we are grateful to Him and have a daily relationship with Him by reading the Bible, wherein we read the laws and principles He has given us for a wholesome life.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. (Genesis 1: 1-2)
Embrace the Bible and the eternal truths mentioned in it, including taking rest and getting sleep. The benefits are many. Enhance productivity, healthier life, better work environment, superior ideas, and greater peace and joy.
The Spirit Of God authored the Bible, written through various men of God. Ordinary people with many shortcomings but with a surrendered heart to God. Hence, it is not surprising that principals and laws are spiritual and divine in nature – far, far superior to limited human understanding.
How does the world’s thinking differ from the Biblical principles on rest and sleep?
In the world system, doing one thing after another, wanting everything fast, and always being busy is the norm. Whereas in the Kingdom of God, rest is important, being restful is the ideal approach to life. These powerful declarations given above will banish anxiety, worry, and welcome rest from God into your life.
Experts in science and modern medicine say, 7 to 8 hours sleep is necessary for a healthy and long life. This was not the thinking earlier. Whereas the Bible says that God gives His beloved good sleep.
