62 Simple Good Night Blessings, Prayers & Quotes for Restful Sleep

A simple bedtime routine—like a short prayer, a blessing, a comforting verse, or a quiet quote—can make a big difference to how we sleep and how we wake up. Below, you'll find 62 simple, tested blessings, prayers, and quotes to help usher in calm, plus practical tips, references to the Bible, and ways to turn a nightly message into a lasting multimedia ritual using TellSomething (supporting text + image/video).

Why a good-night ritual matters

Even short nightly practices, like a short prayer, can have a positive effect on you. Researchers who study relationships and mental health say that doing the same things every day can make people feel safer and less worried. Sleep experts say that it's important to have a regular bedtime routine to improve the quality of your sleep. If you want to read about how to make connections with other people and how to sleep well and be happy, check out the Gottman Institute and Harvard Health. If you're interested in finding out more about gratitude and well-being, the Greater Good Science Center has some great summaries of the latest research.

Quick tips: make your bedtime blessing work

Keep it short and sweet: one sincere sentence is better than long, anxious paragraphs.

Make it a regular thing: rituals make people expect things; being consistent makes people feel calmer.

Start your prayer or blessing by thanking God for one to three small things that happened the day before.

Personalize: use names or specific needs ("For Anna—rest from worry tonight").

Turn text into keepsakes: use TellSomething to pair your blessing with a photo or 10–20s voice/video—save the ritual and deepen connection.

20 Short Good-Night Blessings & Quotes

May God keep you safe and give you peace.

Rest in peace; may your dreams make you feel better.

May angels protect you through the night.

Good night—get some rest, recover, and rise with hope.

I hope you have a peaceful night.

"Go to sleep. God is awake." — Victor Hugo

Rest well; tomorrow will be good.

May you feel calm and happy.

Sleep well—you are loved.

Prayers at night: Please keep us safe. Please make us strong. Please let us rest gently.

12 Scripture-based Blessings & Verses

(Short lines you can text, say, or include on a card)

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 (ESV)

"For he gives to his beloved sleep." Psalm 127:2 (ESV) says:

"Come to me, all you who work hard and feel tired, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

"The Lord is your keeper... he will not let your foot be moved." Psalm 121:3-4 (ESV)

"I give you my peace." John 14:27 (ESV)

May God protect you tonight and help you to not be afraid.

Remember that you are not alone.

Sleep with thanks for three things that you are grateful for from today.

May your heart be calm and full of faith in God.

Ask God to take the heavy things—then let go of them.

(You can link these verses directly to a Bible site like BibleGateway to make it easy to share them.)

10 Prayers for Anxious or Restless Nights

Lord, calm the storms in my mind; let me rest tonight.

Father, I give you my worries. Help me sleep.

God of peace, help me to be calm and strong.

Holy Spirit, make me feel calm and relaxed.

Jesus, be my guide tonight. Protect me.

Prayer for anxious thoughts: "I release this fear to You."

Here is a short prayer for people who care for others: "Give me rest and patience."

Prayer for healing: "Hold my body as it restores."

For parents: "Protect my children and give them gentle dreams and safety."

Morning promise prayer: "If I can sleep, I can work tomorrow."

10 Blessings for Friends & Family

May your family rest safely and wake up feeling good.

Good night—may peace visit every room in your home.

May you be blessed with good health and protection while you sleep.

I hope you have a safe trip tonight.

You might feel less worried tonight.

May God be with those who are sad tonight.

This is good news for students. "May your rest sharpen your mind."

Good news for people who work on the front line: "Get your strength back now."

This is a blessing for couples. "May your shared rest deepen your bond."

It is a good idea to send a card: "Rest in His hands."

5 Longer Good-Night Prayers (for bedside or card)

These are short, 2–4 sentence prayers. You can read them out loud or write them in a card. Try to keep them personal and specific to the person when you can.

How to make the blessing a multimedia ritual

Want your nightly blessing to be more than just a line of text? Turn it into a small ritual using TellSomething:

Make a goodnight card on TellSomething. Add the blessing as text, and attach a 10–20 second voice note and one soft photo (like a moon, a bedside lamp, or a shared shot).

Name it 'Goodnight Ritual' and ask your loved one to reply with a voice note or a photo. You'll create a small collection of nightly routines that you can share.

Every night, make sure you say one final thing to your loved one to help them feel safe. For example, you could say, "Sleep well, beloved." If you say this every night, it will become a routine and will help your loved one feel safe.

TellSomething supports text and image/video formats, so your blessing becomes a lasting keepsake (perfect for partners, family members, or spiritual groups who are far away).

Closing—a short printable blessing

Good night. May you rest, be grateful, and wake up ready for tomorrow. Amen.