Troubled by unsettling dreams? Restful sleep is essential for our physical and spiritual well-being, yet bad dreams can disrupt this peace.
These prayers help to reclaim your nights, inviting God’s protection and peace into your sleep.
Each prayer is paired with relevant scripture to provide comfort and assurance, helping you cast your anxieties aside and rest in the knowledge of God’s loving presence.
Let these prayers guide you towards peaceful slumber and renewed strength each morning.
30 Prayers for Bad Dreams
1. Psalm 91:5-6
You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Lord, I come before you seeking refuge from the unsettling dreams that plague my sleep. I know that you are my protector, a shield against the terrors of the night.
I ask that you quiet my mind and calm my spirit as I rest. Guard me from these disturbing visions and replace them with peaceful slumber.
I trust in your promise to keep me safe from all harm, both seen and unseen. Let your peace reign in my heart and mind tonight.
I ask that you fill my dreams with your peace and love, and that I wake refreshed and renewed in your spirit. I surrender my anxieties and fears to you, trusting that you will keep me in perfect peace. Amen.
2. Matthew 6:34
Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Lord, I lay my worries and anxieties at your feet, the same worries that often manifest in my unsettling dreams. I know that you call me to cast my cares upon you, for you care for me.
I choose to release these burdens and trust in your provision and guidance. Replace my anxious thoughts with your peace, so that my sleep may be restful and restorative.
Let your presence be a comfort to me tonight and every night. Amen.
3. Psalm 4:8
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Heavenly Father, I come before you seeking your peace as I prepare to sleep. I acknowledge that true safety and security come from you alone.
I ask that you surround me with your presence and guard me from any harm that may try to disturb my rest. Let your peace fill my heart and mind, driving away any fear or unease.
I thank you for your promise to be with me always, even in the darkness of night. I trust in your loving care and ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and refreshing dreams.
May I wake in the morning feeling renewed and strengthened by your presence. I rest in your love and protection. Amen.
4. Proverbs 3:24
If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Lord, I claim your promise of sweet sleep tonight. I thank you for the assurance that I can lie down without fear, knowing that you are watching over me.
I ask that you calm my mind and quiet my spirit as I rest. Let your peace wash over me, bringing tranquility and restfulness.
I trust in your love and protection, knowing that you are my refuge and my strength. I surrender any anxieties or worries that may try to steal my peace.
I ask that you bless my dreams with pleasant and uplifting visions, and that I wake refreshed and ready to face the new day. Amen.
5. 1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your anxieties on him, for he cares for you.
Dear Lord, I bring all my anxieties and worries to you, the same anxieties that often fuel my disturbing dreams. I know that you care for me deeply and want to lift these burdens from my shoulders.
I choose to cast them upon you, trusting in your love and provision. Replace my anxieties with your peace, so that I may sleep soundly.
I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, free from the torment of worry. May I wake refreshed and strengthened, ready to embrace the day with a heart full of gratitude. Amen.
6. Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Lord, even when my dreams take me to dark and unsettling places, I will fear no evil, for I know that you are with me.
Your presence is my comfort and my strength. I ask that you guide me through these difficult dreams and bring me safely back to peaceful slumber. Let your rod and your staff protect me from any harm.
I trust in your love and protection, even in the midst of my fears. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, filled with your love and light. May I wake refreshed and renewed in your spirit. Amen.
7. Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, I ask for the peace that surpasses all understanding to guard my heart and mind as I sleep.
I know that only you can provide this kind of peace, a peace that transcends my circumstances and calms my anxieties. I invite your peace to fill my dreams, dispelling any fear or unrest.
I surrender my worries and fears to you, trusting that you will keep me safe and secure. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, free from the turmoil of my thoughts.
May I wake refreshed and renewed, filled with your peace that passes all understanding. Amen.
8. Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Lord, I ask that you keep me in perfect peace tonight, a peace that comes from fixing my mind on you.
I acknowledge that my trust in you is the key to restful sleep, free from disturbing dreams. I choose to focus my thoughts on your goodness and your love, casting aside any worries or fears.
I thank you for your promise of perfect peace to those who trust in you. I believe that you are able to calm my mind and quiet my spirit as I sleep.
I ask that you bless my dreams with peaceful visions, filled with your presence and your love. May I wake refreshed and strengthened, with my mind steadfast on you. Amen.
9. Psalm 127:2
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
Lord, I release my anxieties and worries to you, the same anxieties that often rob me of peaceful sleep. I recognize the futility of striving and worrying, for you are the one who grants rest to those you love.
I choose to trust in your provision and care, allowing myself to rest in your peace. I ask that you bless my dreams with peaceful visions, free from the anxieties of my waking hours.
May I wake restored and renewed, ready to embrace the day with a heart full of gratitude. Amen.
10. Mark 4:39
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Jesus, I come to you seeking your peace, the same peace that calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. My dreams are often like a stormy sea, filled with unsettling images and emotions.
I ask that you speak to the storm within me and say, “Peace! Be still!” Bring calm to my troubled dreams and grant me restful sleep.
I ask that you bless my night with peaceful visions, free from the turmoil of my anxieties. May I wake refreshed and renewed, filled with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Amen.
11. Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Lord, as I prepare for sleep, I bring before you the meditations of my heart, the thoughts and worries that sometimes disturb my dreams.
I ask that you cleanse my mind of any negativity or fear, and fill it with your peace and love. Let my dreams be a reflection of your presence in my life.
I trust in your love and protection, knowing that you are always with me, even in the darkness of night. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and restorative dreams. Amen.
12. Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Lord, even when my dreams are unsettling, I trust that you are working all things for my good.
I believe that you can even use these difficult dreams to teach me and guide me. I surrender my fears and anxieties to you, knowing that you are in control.
I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, and that you reveal to me any lessons you want me to learn. Amen.
13. Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Lord, I ask that your word be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path, even in my dreams. Guide me through any darkness or confusion that I may encounter in my sleep.
Let your truth illuminate my mind and bring peace to my heart. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and enlightening visions. Amen.
14. 2 Timothy 1:7
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Lord, I reject the spirit of fear that sometimes plagues my dreams. I know that you have given me a spirit of power, love, and self-control. I choose to embrace this spirit and to cast out all fear.
Fill my dreams with your love and peace. I trust in your love and your strength, knowing that you are always with me. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and empowering dreams. Amen.
15. Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Lord, I invite the peace of Christ to rule in my heart as I sleep. I ask that this peace permeate my dreams, dispelling any fear or unrest. Let my sleep be a sanctuary of peace, where I can find rest and renewal in your presence.
I thank you for the gift of your peace, a peace that transcends all understanding. I choose to be thankful for your love and your grace. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and restorative dreams. Amen.
16. John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Jesus, you said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” I claim this promise of peace tonight.
I ask that your peace fill my heart and mind as I sleep, driving away any troubling thoughts or fears. Let my dreams be filled with your presence.
I choose to trust in you and to lay my anxieties at your feet. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and comforting dreams. Amen.
17. Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.
Lord, as I prepare to sleep, I choose to be still and know that you are God. I release my worries and anxieties, knowing that you are in control. I quiet my mind and focus on your presence, allowing your peace to wash over me.
I thank you for your constant presence and your unwavering love. I trust in your power and your goodness.
I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and restful dreams. May I wake refreshed and renewed, knowing that you are God. Amen.
18. Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Jesus, I come to you tonight, weary and burdened. I lay my burdens at your feet, trusting that you will give me rest.
I ask that you quiet my mind and calm my spirit as I sleep. Let my dreams be a place of rest and renewal in your presence.
I believe that you are able to lift my burdens and give me peace. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and restorative dreams. Amen.
19. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Lord, even as I face unsettling dreams, I choose to give thanks in all circumstances. I thank you for your love and your grace, for your presence in my life. I trust that you are working all things for my good, even in my sleep.
I thank you for the gift of sleep and the opportunity to rest in your peace. I ask that you bless my dreams with peaceful and uplifting visions. May I wake refreshed and renewed, with a heart full of gratitude. Amen.
20. Hebrews 4:16
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Lord, I draw near to your throne of grace tonight, seeking your mercy and your help. I ask that you grant me peaceful sleep, free from disturbing dreams.
I trust in your love and your compassion, knowing that you are always there for me.
I thank you for your grace and your mercy, which are new every morning. I believe that you are able to calm my fears and grant me restful sleep. I ask that you bless my dreams with your presence and your peace. Amen.
21. Psalm 3:5
I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
Lord, as I lie down tonight, I remember your promise to sustain me. I thank you for your constant care and protection, even as I sleep.
I trust that you will watch over me and keep me safe throughout the night. Let my sleep be peaceful and restorative, knowing that you are with me.
I ask that you bless my dreams with peaceful visions, and that I wake refreshed and ready to face the new day, sustained by your love. Amen.
22. Proverbs 3:26
For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
Lord, I ask that you be my confidence tonight, protecting me from any fear or anxiety that might disturb my sleep.
Keep my foot from being caught in any snare, either in my waking hours or in my dreams. Let your presence be a shield around me, guarding me from all harm.
I trust in your love and your faithfulness, knowing that you are always with me. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, free from any sense of danger or entrapment. Amen.
23. Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Lord, I thank you for your promise to command your angels concerning me, to guard me in all my ways. I ask that your angels watch over me tonight as I sleep, protecting me from any harm or disturbance.
Let their presence be a comfort to me, assuring me of your love and care.
Bless my sleep with peaceful dreams, filled with your presence and your peace. May I wake refreshed and renewed, knowing that I am surrounded by your love and protection. Amen.
24. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Lord, I rest in the knowledge that you have plans for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. Even in my dreams, I trust in your good intentions for my life.
Let my sleep be a reflection of this hope, filled with peaceful visions and a sense of your loving guidance.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your perfect plan for my life. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and hopeful dreams. Amen.
25. Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.
Lord, as I prepare to sleep, my heart is glad, and my spirit rejoices in you. I know that my body will dwell securely in your care. I trust in your love and your protection, knowing that you are always with me.
Let my sleep be a reflection of this joy and security, filled with peaceful and restful dreams.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your perfect peace. I ask that you bless my sleep with joyful and secure dreams. Amen.
26. Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Lord, you are my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? You are the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Even in my dreams, I trust in your protection and your love.
Let my sleep be free from fear and anxiety, filled with your light and your peace.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your unwavering presence. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and fearless dreams. Amen.
27. Psalm 139:12
Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light with you.
Lord, even the darkness of night is not dark to you. The night shines like the day, for darkness is as light with you. I trust in your presence, even in the darkness of my dreams.
Let my sleep be a reflection of your light, filled with peace and comfort.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your unwavering love. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and luminous dreams. Amen.
28. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, I pray that the God of hope will fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in you. Let this joy and peace overflow in my dreams, bringing me restful and restorative sleep.
May I wake renewed and overflowing with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your unwavering presence. I ask that you bless my sleep with joyful and peaceful dreams. Amen.
29. Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Lord, I know that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Even when my dreams are challenging, I trust that you will give me the strength to overcome them.
Let my sleep be a time of renewal and empowerment, filled with your presence and your grace.
I surrender my worries and anxieties to you, trusting in your unwavering support. I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and empowering dreams. Amen.
30. Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy
Lord, I entrust myself to you, knowing that you are able to keep me from stumbling, even in my dreams.
I thank you for your promise to present me before your glorious presence without fault and with great joy. Let my sleep be a reflection of this hope and this promise, filled with your peace and your grace.
I ask that you bless my sleep with peaceful and joyful dreams. Amen.
Conclusion
These prayers, grounded in the promises of bible verses, offer a pathway to peaceful sleep and a refuge from the anxieties that can plague our dreams.
By bringing our fears and worries to God, casting them upon Him who cares for us, we open ourselves to the possibility of truly restful nights.
Whether our dreams are troubled by fear, anxiety, or simply the busyness of the day, these prayers serve as a reminder that we are not alone.
God is with us, even in the darkness of night, offering his peace, protection, and the promise of a new day.