Sleep Well
Reading: Psalm 127, A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. 5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.
How did you sleep last night? A good night's sleep is refreshing and can set the tone for a great day. In the same way a poor night's sleep makes everything harder. We start the day feeling sluggish, perhaps turning to caffeine to get us through the day.
We've all had sleepless nights due to something: fear, worry, illness, stress, sickness or small children. The Bible says good sleep is a gift from God. That's because God is the one who can take care of the things that make us toss and turn at night. Trying to mentally solve our problems without God's help is a sure path to sleepless nights.
When the Bible talks about the sleep God gives, it describes a sense of peace and protection. Deuteronomy 33:12 says "Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long." The God who takes care of your problems all day will handle them for you at night too.
To improve your sleep, end your day with a prayer, giving your stress and worry to the Lord. Picture yourself tossing each worry in a box, then handing the box to God. Let him carry your problems for you so you can sleep well.
Think about it: What do you turn to when you have a tough time falling asleep?
Are you trading away the gift of good sleep God has for you by spending too much time in front of the TV or computer?
How can you effectively end your day with God today?
REVIEW
Were you able to end your day with God?
How has this affected the way that you feel and your ability to rest in Him?
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