Release Burdens!
There are many times when I want to go to sleep, but my mind keeps thinking about pressing problems from the day. And they do not have to be big problems! I might be concerned about one of my grandchildren, about my husband in a crusade in a foreign land, or about any number of other things I simply cannot possibly do anything about late at night.
But then, in the midst of my concern, the Holy Spirit always gently reminds me that, through my prayers, I can pray away my burdens, and intercede for all of my loved ones. I can ask God's blessing upon their lives, and ask Him to ease their hurts. That's what Galatians 6:2 means when it says, Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (NIV).
What a comfort prayer is late at night!
God cares about your concerns and your loved ones. Through your prayers, you can release all of their problems and all of their burdens to our heavenly Father. He will lovingly minister to their every need, and you will be able to enjoy sweet dreams tonight, knowing that you have done something meaningful by agreeing in sacred prayer for your loved ones.
God loves you and wants to answer your prayer. Say this prayer with me:
Heavenly Father, thank you for caring about my burdens, and those of my loved ones. Right now, I release every worry, every fear, and every burden that we carry into Your loving arms so that You can completely comfort us in these areas. Thank you, Lord, for ministering to me and my loved ones tonight. In Jesus' Name, Amen.