pray every night before going to sleep

Praying is the best thing I can do for myself (especially since I’m depressed). Praying before I sleep is a nice time because that’s when I gather my thoughts. I’ve been told by a priest that you can say, “Jesus” and have the intention of praying for those in need – it’s pretty much praying.

...said a prayer before falling asleep, it would be a different world. That is what Kalindi, a great spiritual master says. It makes sense to me. I try to pray every might before falling asleep. Most days, I don’t have time during the day to pray or meditate, there are so many things to do. But if I can remember to pray to God before I fall asleep, perhaps I am spending those 8 or so hours with Him. When things are going well, I pray about my gratitude. When I am anxious or worried, I pray for peace. A friend asked me today to pray for his dad who is in the hospital. Even if you don’t believe in God it is possible to have some kind of intention for change, such as intending to wake up with more peace of mind in the morning. It couldn’t hurt.

I haven’t prayed before bed on a regular basis since I was a teen. Been a long time.. My wife and I make it a point to pray before meals but I’d like to start praying together just before bed…. What a way to cap off the night! Mark 11:23

I used to be so good about this, then I only prayed when I was a mess because when that wasn’t happening I was just numb. And then there’s those times where you just become complacent with life and are happy with everything- so you don’t pray. Maybe things don’t last bc of this- money, people, success- bc we don’t thank god for giving it to us in the first place. So why would we even deserve to have it forever? I don’t know that may not be true who knows. Not God. When I want him to be, he’s my best friend and I know how awesome that is- but I also know how it feels to not be answered- but who are we to get angry when half of our lives aren’t focused on him anyway?

Praying every night before I go to sleep has always been a mental goal i’ve set, so I applaud the person who wants to be accountable to it!