There’s something holy about the way we end our day.
So much of modern life keeps us rushing right up until the moment our heads hit the pillow—TV blaring, phones in hand, lights on, dishes still in the sink. We collapse into bed, but our spirits don’t feel settled. Our homes don’t feel at peace. And deep down, neither do we.
That’s why I’ve come to love the practice of putting the home to sleep.
You get to bless your home, close the day with gratitude, and create a space where everyone feels safe, calm, and cared for.
Here’s what it looks like for me. It’s simple, but it shifts the whole vibe:
- I close the curtains, almost like tucking the house in, and say “thank you” for another day of life and beauty
- I wash the dishes with gratitude for the nourishing meal I had the gift of preparing and eating.
- I dim the lights and let the home soften and slow down into evening stillness
As I move through each step, I thank Divine God for the blessings of the day—big and small.
I invite reverence. By the time I walk into my bedroom, my mind isn’t racing with “unfinished business.” I’ve already closed the day.
Our homes reflect us
If the house is unsettled, we feel unsettled. If the house rests, we rest.
When I put my home to sleep, I feel a peace come to me. My heart opens, and my whole body feels safe to let go.
It’s a reminder that order and gratitude are like prayers.
A Feminine, Faithful Practice
Putting your house to sleep is more than a nightly routine. It’s an act of devotion.
It’s saying, “Lord, thank You for this day.” Thank you for this home. Thank you for this life I get to live within these walls.
There’s strength in this softness. There’s beauty in this order.
And when you finally lie down at night, you fall into grace.
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