Fwd: Sleep

          SLEEP – a vital part of a healthy life.  Something that we all need and something that we crave especially when our bodies and minds are tired.

          But sometimes we folks find it very hard to sleep.  Maybe we have had too much caffeine or have eaten too much food too close to our bedtime.  Maybe our mind is clogged with problems and worries.  Maybe there is too much noise or other distractions around us.  Or maybe we have genuine physical problems confronting us.  And we may turn and toss and watch the clock, but sleep just doesn't come.

          There are numerous medicines that can help such a situation.  There are sound machines which can provide relaxation.  And doctors can provide suggestions which may help.

          But others face the opposite problem – they can fall asleep easily and quickly, especially at times when they don't want to sleep.  Physical problems can be a source of this problem.

          I am a diabetic and one of the results of a high sugar level is that I can suddenly doze off and not realize it.  It is very embarrassing when this happens while you are talking to someone or are in a conference.  It can be very dangerous when this happens when you are driving.  I have a friend who totaled his car when he fell asleep while driving.

          I am embarrassed to admit that this sometimes happens to me when I am praying.  But I have a feeling that I am not alone with this problem.

          Now I feel sorry for those who must work night shifts and must be wide awake and attentive during the long night hours.  It must be hard at times to not doze off or slumber.

          Thankfully we do know one who never slumbers or sleeps no matter the time or the situation.  He is always there to hear us and help us.  In Psalm 121:4 we are told, "Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."  So we don't need to worry night or day for we are always in His care.

          Don Moen put this truth into music by writing the following words:

 

When you've prayed every prayer that you know how to pray

Just remember the Lord will hear and the answer in on it's way

Our God is able

He is mighty

He is faithful

And He never sleeps He never slumbers

He never tires of hearing our prayer

When we are weak He becomes stronger

So rest in His love and cast all of your cares on Him

Do you feel that the Lord has forgotten your need

Just remember that God is always working in ways you cannot see

Our God is able

He is mighty He is faithful

And He never sleeps He never slumbers

He never tires of hearing our prayer

When we are weak He becomes stronger

So rest in His love and cast all of your cares on Him (repeat * 2x)

So rest in His love and cast all of your cares

So rest in His love and cast all of your cares

So rest in His love and cast all of your cares on Him

 

Maybe this is a reminder that we all need.  Sleep in peace because our protector never sleeps or slumbers.

 

You can listen to it here as sung by the author. MOEN

Or you can listen to my favorite version as done by the Derric Johnson Vocal Orchestra.   ACAPELLA