There is Nothing Like a Good Nights Rest

June 1 2015

More and more people are having problems sleeping at night. We have a lot on our minds and as a result we suffer with insomnia. We start out good, but after just a few hours of sleep we are wide awake. Our minds are racing and thinking about what transpired during the prior day and what awaits us in the next day. Unfortunately we wind up tired the remainder of the day and not as sharp mentally as we need to be at work or in school. This could also prove to be dangerous especially if you have to drive a vehicle.

There are many advertisements for sleep aids, but who knows just how effective they are. And what about the side effects of the medication? In Psalm 3 verse 4, David cried out to God about his problems. Then he lied down and slept peacefully. Even though he had a crisis taking place in his life, he rested. He believed that he had God’s full assurance of an answered prayer that brought him peace.

It is much easier to sleep when we know that God is in control of every circumstance and situation. Instead of lying awake at night trying to figure things out, we should just pour our hearts out to God and then trust that He will change what we can’t change or control ourselves. We’ll enjoy a lot more restful nights and we may even be able to save a few dollars that would have been spent unnecessarily on medication and/or doctor’s visits.

Christ is the answer for every challenge that we face in this life.