Sleep

Evening Prayer for Peaceful Sleep

A brief examen quiets a busy mind.

5 minSleep SupportStress Relief

Ending the day with gratitude and surrender lowers cortisol and shifts the nervous system toward rest.

A short, repeatable prayer or examen creates a sacred boundary between the day and rest.

Practical steps

  1. 1Sit or lie down comfortably.
  2. 2Name three graces from the day.
  3. 3Name one thing you release to God.
  4. 4Close with a short prayer or the Our Father.

Try This Today

Do a 3-minute examen before bed tonight.

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