# 64. The Right Way to Go to Sleep

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Podcast: [Become New with John Ortberg](https://stenobird.com/podcast/become-new-with-john-ortberg-3584281)
Published: 2026-08-20T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Did you know the Bible gives us a way to go to sleep? In this reflection on Psalm 4, John Ortberg explores what sleep can teach us about surrender, control, prayer, and trusting God. Drawing from Answering God, John points out a fascinating biblical rhythm: evening comes before morning. Genesis says, “There was evening, and there was morning.” Sabbath begins at sundown. Psalm 4 gives us an evening prayer before Psalm 5 gives us a morning prayer. Why? Because before we wake up, accomplish anyt...

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