![]() Philippians 4:6-7Įxcerpted with permission from Near the Night by Emily Ley, copyright Emily Ley.The aggressive Fuuka Reventon often finds herself in fights as she struggles to make a living. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Psalm 121:3-4ĭo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. He will not let your foot be moved He who keeps you will not slumber. I lay down and slept I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. If you lie down, you will not be afraid when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. In peace I will both lie down and sleep for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. The Lord will keep you from all evil He will keep your life. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord is your keeper the Lord is your shade on your right hand. Or back to life.Īnd most of all, I pray each one brings a smile to your face when you wake - a reminder of the sweet and the good in years past, and a hope for the days to come.Īre your dreams reminding you of a worry or a hope you’ve pushed deep inside your heart? Is something rising to the surface, interrupting your rest? Give God the good and the worrisome before you head to sleep tonight. I pray your dreams are filled with mended fences, blooming friendships, and hopes come to life. May their voices be soft, and may the background music be soothing. May the cast of characters be beloved friends, lost to the sands of time, and family venturing back to this side of Heaven, just for a night. May their colors be vivid and beautiful, like art come to life. I pray your dreams are whole and intact, that they’re as lovely and calming as the sound sleep that finds you. Tonight, I hold you in prayer and wish you an evening of rest and rejuvenation. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! - Psalm 34:8 ![]() What have you been anxious about lately? During times of high stress, bring your thoughts to God. I began to fall back to sleep, waking up with a more peaceful heart and eventually, the 2:42 a.m. I wondered if He was giving me that inner 2:42 a.m. ![]() Instead of loathing those interruptions at 2:42 a.m., I gave my worries to God. But then I started bringing those things up in prayer rather than ruminating on them. My children may grow up to be totally damaged because I don’t love to cook.Įvery night was a “beat myself up” session. could it be (insert terminal illness)? I should cook more meals at home. I wonder if Brady has a cavity? That ache in my elbow is back. In the beginning, I mentally thumbed through the pages of the proverbial book of Things I Am Worried About, Didn’t Finish, Forgot to Do, or May Never Do that lived in my head. I wasn’t alone for more than a few minutes once the kids went to bed because I’d pass out as soon as my head hit the pillow. My life those days was a blur of diapers, baby schedules, conference calls, and “Please advise ASAP” emails. It was this weird occurrence that had no rhyme or reason, but it happened at exactly the same moment and kept me awake for at least an hour. ![]() Philippians 4:6 NIVĮvery day for a year, I woke up at 2:42 a.m. Enjoy this excerpt:ĭo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. These meditations on God’s peace and rest will help you turn off your worries and remember God’s goodness. Editor’s note: Emily Ley’s new book Near the Night is a perfect read especially for those of us who struggle with sleep. ![]()
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