I overslept this morning. For some, my statement makes them chuckle because they know me as one of their early rising friends. But really I slept until 5:15 – not a common occurence. I so enjoy my morning quiet with the Lord, watching the sun come up, hearing the birds start their morning songs and having my coffee and time with all of you.
So since I overslept it seems only appropriate that I share what God’s word has to say about rest and sleep.
The practicality of the God of Word is ingenious! Large or small there is no problem that it doesn’t address.
“There are some who ask, “Who will be good to us?”
Let your kindness, LORD, shine brightly on us.
7 You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest
of grain and grapes.
8 I can lie down and sleep soundly
because you, LORD, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:6-8 ERV
In the King James, verse 8 says that “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” …lay down in peace and dwell in safety – that will give you a good night’s sleep.
This goes along with a verse in Isaiah that tells us how to live in peace – stress free, free of anxiety and fear.
“The LORD gives perfect peace to those whose faith is firm.
4 So always trust the LORD because he is forever
our mighty rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4 CEV
When we keep God and His Word as the center of our focus we will be in perfect peace and we will rest and sleep in safety.
Here’s to a day of peace and rest!