Get Some Sleep

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Psalm 121:4

Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

   How many of us have spent sleepless nights worrying about things we cannot control? We toss and turn fretting about tomorrow, borrowing from its troubles. It becomes a vicious cycle, tearing us apart, consuming us from the inside out. It robs us of our joy and defeats us from within. If we are not careful it can affect those around us.

   I was told of a man who was facing a crisis he could not control and a friend told him to read Psalm 121:4. Just before going to bed he decided to read the passage and was comforted by his new discovery. When he finished, he knelt by his bed, prayed and concluded with this; “Well, Lord, there’s no need for both of us to stay up all night. Good night Lord, I’m going to sleep while you stay awake.”

   Although it may seem difficult to allow Him to take our worries and go to sleep at night, we have another verse that can help ease the tension. Phil. 4:6-7 says, “Be careful (do not worry) for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made know unto God. And the peace of God (listen to it the peace of God) which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” So, why not let Jesus take our problems? Who knows, we may even be able to, “Get Some Sleep.”

Louis Edwards