Do you ever have trouble sleeping at night? Last night was one of those nights for us. I had trouble sleeping in the middle of the night, as did a few of my other family members. Whenever I have trouble sleeping, I wonder if God wants me to pray about certain things or perhaps simply to contemplate who He is in the quietness of the night. Some things were undoubtedly weighing on my heart and mind, so I gave these to the Lord, knowing that He cares for me (1 Peter 5:7). If God keeps us awake at night, then clearly He has something better for us than sleep. Maybe it's to pray ... meditate on a truth of Scripture ... reflect on our life as a family ... or simply listen to hear His voice. Whatever the case, we should take full advantage of these opportunities. Yes, we may be tired, but in those moments, God has something more precious for us than sleep.
I'm sure David had many sleepless nights when he was in the wilderness of Judah, being chased by murderous King Saul. (That would be somewhat stressful, don't you think?) Nevertheless David testified to the Lord,
You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
I lie awake thinking of you,
meditating on you through the night.
Because you are my helper,
I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 63:5-7
May these verses encourage you to think on the Lord and enjoy His fellowship, even as the world around you sleeps.
Thanks for sharing this and being so faithful to use God's word to point us in the right direction.
ReplyDelete"Your love is better than life" - Eden's bridge
In the shadow of Your wings
My soul clings to You
Through the watches of the night
I will remember You
Because You are my help
And Your right hand upholds me
And Your love is better than life
For I have beheld You in the sanctuary
And I have seen Your power and Your glory
And I will praise Your name
And I will lift my hands
Because Your love is better than life"