A Good Night's Sleep

"I lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me feel safe and secure." - Psalm 4:9

Night time used to be when I would get the most anxious and nervous. You see, starting something new always freaked me out and I would lie down in bed the night before a big meeting or a job interview and just worry and worry about every small detail. To be honest, I don't even know how I'd manage to fall asleep. But ever since having God in my life, I am able to relate to this Psalm and this verse. While preaching one day, Jesus points to the flowers in the field and the birds of the sky and comments on how beautiful they are, yet they don't work for what they eat and wear, God gives it to them all, and aren't we worth so much more than these small creatures to God? When you start believing this, and making this part of your attitude, you too will be able to rest assured at night. No more staying up over all the possible negative outcomes. God has us in His hands. Our life is no accident. Everything, everything is part of a great plan God has set in motion for our good. I learned to trust in this, and some days, it is hard to do, but for the most part, I've learned to just close my eyes and let Him lead me… to just let go, and I've never slept better in my life.

Today's Prayer:
Lord, You know me through and through. You know how I carry my burdens and my sorrows on my shoulders, please help me with them. Show me how You carry them for me. Ease my heart and my mind, so that I can sleep in peace knowing that You are my Almighty God. In Jesus' Name we pray, amen.