Psalm 3:5 (NIV)
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the
LORD sustains me.
Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone,
O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
There
are some nights when I just can’t find the “off” switch for my thoughts. I lie
awake for hours and looking at the clock only shows a few minutes difference
each time. Sometimes, I know what is keeping me awake, but sometimes it’s just
sort of a jumbled-up mixture of thoughts. That’s when verses like these bring the
most comfort.
I
know that David wrote many of the Psalms. Often he speaks of his enemies in
pursuit of him and during those times it must have been so hard for him to
close his eyes at night. Yet he knew the Lord was in control. This is what
allowed him to sleep peacefully in spite of dangers lurking nearby.
My
life is quite different for I do not face the types of dangers David did. In
fact, I can’t really say it is danger at all that keeps me awake some nights.
Most of the time it is more like just a restlessness and inability to quiet my
thoughts. What I have come to understand is that God brings peace that I do not
have on my own. Furthermore, he offers peace freely if I will just ask him, and
trust that he will answer.
I
have said before, and still maintain, that the more one studies the Bible—takes
the time and effort to learn verses—the more comfort we have in times of need.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Sometimes our struggles seem very minor, and
sleepless nights can be one of those minor annoyances. Thank you for examples
in your Word that remind us of the comfort and peace only you can provide.
Thank you for peaceful rest at night.
In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.
Respectfully written and submitted by
Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for
the blessed hope of Christ’s return!
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