Father Melson Correa from the parish of San Antero, Colombia, emphasized the significance of giving our worries to God before sleeping and recommended a prayer to attain peace at night.
On his Instagram account, "Catequizate," Father Correa shared a video where he presents a prayer that helped him during difficult times, especially when sleeping felt like a challenge.
“In our busy daily lives, we often forget the importance of surrendering our worries and thoughts to God before resting. Praying before bed is essential to allow divine peace to flood our hearts and minds,” the priest explained.
Father Correa also invited everyone to join him in this powerful prayer, so that we can surrender our rest to God and find tranquility:
“Leave the worries of the day behind and trust that He will watch over you while you sleep.”
He also reminded us that each night is an opportunity to “be renewed in His love and protection.”
Prayer for peace before sleeping
"Lord, in this quiet moment of the night,
I give you my thoughts,
my joys, and my worries.
Be my light in the darkness of the night
and allow me to rest in the care of your love.
Renew my mind and spirit as I sleep.
Reveal to me in my dreams what You have prepared for me,
for I know it is far greater than I can imagine.
Fill my heart with Your peace
and dispel all anxiety.
I entrust to you my loved ones and
all those who need your comfort tonight.
May your light shine upon us,
so that we may wake up renewed and
grateful for your grace and love.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.