A Prayer for Safety and Peace When Night Comes | Your Daily Prayer

🌙 When night comes and the world grows quiet, God's voice still speaks. His promises still hold. And His peace is still available to you.

Amanda Idleman

Updated Oct 17, 2025

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Whether you’re seeking calm, hope, or just a place to lay down your worries—this prayer is for you. 00:00 - 00:14 - Bible Memory Verse 00:15 - 03:37 - Devotional 03:38 - 05:25 - Your Nightly Prayer Nighttime can stir up more than shadows—it often stirs up anxiety, fear, and racing thoughts. But in today’s nightly devotional, Amanda Idleman shares a comforting reminder: you are safe under God’s wings. Psalm 91:4 paints a picture of divine protection—feathers of refuge, a shield of faithfulness, and angels on assignment. Whether you’re lying awake worrying, or walking through a season of darkness, this evening’s prayer invites you to rest in the shelter of God’s unwavering care. Amanda shares her own powerful story of witnessing God's protection through foster care and adoption—how God's light pierced the darkest moments with hope, restoration, and safety. 📌 Bible Verse of the Day Psalm 91:4 (NIV) “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” 🔗 Read more on BibleStudyTools.com 🙏 Let’s Pray Together God, Thank You for being my protector and refuge. When night falls and my thoughts turn anxious, remind me that I am safe under Your wings. Calm my heart and fill my home with Your peace. Let Your faithfulness be my shield, and Your angels stand guard around me and my loved ones. Thank You that darkness never has the final word—You are my light and salvation. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🧘‍♀️ Three Things to Meditate Upon Where do I feel most vulnerable right now? Ask God to cover you in those areas. What part of Psalm 91 brings me the most peace? Memorize a phrase or verse to speak over your night. Who in my life needs prayer for protection or peace? Send them a message or this video as encouragement.

Originally published October 17, 2025.

Amanda Idleman is a writer whose passion is encouraging others to live joyfully. She writes devotions for Your Nightly Prayer, Crosswalk Couples Devotional, Your Daily Prayer, and more. She has work published with Her View from Home, on the MOPS Blog, and is a regular contributor for Crosswalk.com, Biblestudytools.com, and Christianity.com. She has most recently published a devotional, Comfort: A 30 Day Devotional Exploring God's Heart of Love for Mommas, alongside her husband’s companion devotional, Shepherd. You can find out more about Amanda on her Facebook Page or follow her on Instagram.