~Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep~ Prayer and Poem-

" When you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. " ( Matthew 6:6 ) "

" I remember so well this I said-
Each night as my mother tucked me in bed.

~ And today this same prayer is still the best way-
To sign off with God at the end of the day.

~ And to ask Him your soul to safely keep-
As you wearily close tired eyes in sleep.

~ Feeling content that the Father above-
Will hold you secure in His great arms of love...

~ And having His promise that if ere you wake, His angels will reach down your sweet soul to take.

~ God is always right there-awake or asleep
All of His children ever safe in His care-

~ For God's here and He's there and He's everywhere.

~ So into His hands each night I sleep-
I commit my soul for the dear Lord to keep. " ( Helen Steiner Rice. )

Amen.

This is a favorite prayer of mine, and I hope you all enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much, and God Bless you all.