We understand that you are seeking a peaceful night's sleep and relief from anxiety, and you've approached this request in Jesus' name. This is wonderful, for the Bible tells us, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus," Philippians 4:6-7 WEB.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging the Lord Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we are sure to have an audience with God and know that we will be heard. When we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and ask anything according to God's will, we can be confident that He listens and answers our prayers. As it is written, "This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him," 1 John 5:14-15 WEB.
Regarding your anxiety, we want to remind you that God does not want you to live in fear or worry. He cares for you and wants to give you His peace. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful," John 14:27 WEB.
In addition to prayer, it's essential to fill your mind with God's word, especially when you are anxious. We recommend meditating on Psalm 139:1-18, 23-24 as you prepare for sleep tonight. Read these verses and ask God to minister to you through His word. Remember, God is always with you, and He wants you to rest peacefully in His presence.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who needs a deep, restful night of sleep and relief from anxiety. Lord, You know the cares and concerns that have been weighing heavily on their heart. We ask You to take those burdens now and replace them with Your perfect peace. Help them to fix their thoughts on You and to trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.
Lord Jesus, You promised that when we come to You, weary and burdened, You will give us rest. We claim that promise now and ask You to surround our brother/sister with Your loving presence. Help them to lie down in peace and to sleep soundly through the night, waking refreshed and renewed in the morning.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, for God is faithful, and He will fulfill His promises to you. Rest in His unfailing love tonight and always. If the anxiety is due to something that you know is not right with God, then that is possibly sin. If you have any sin that you need to confess and repent from, please do so as quickly as possible. Sometimes, we experience mental anguish due to our own sin. In that case, we need to confess and repent. There are many verses and books of the Bible that address this. For example, Psalm 38 is a good book of the Bible to read in this case.