No need to stay awake worrying!

“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” (Psalm 127:2)

When I was a young kid I heard someone ask my older brother, David, if he ever worried about things. He said, “No. I don’t have to, because Mike worries enough for both of us!”

He was right!

I was a big worrier! I would lay awake at night worrying about anything and everything! Maybe it was because I was in the foster care system and tossed around from pillar to post. I had so much uncertainty in those days and it probably contributed to my tendency to worry. As I grew up I continued my worry habit and had trouble sleeping because of it. I would often lay awake at night worrying about things.

Eventually, I realized it did absolutely no good to stay awake worrying. It wouldn't change anything. All it did was make me tired and grumpy the following day and affected my ability to concentrate and work.

I found the answer in God’s promises

No need to worry and lose sleep because…

• God will take care of all my needs. (Phil. 4:19)
• I can boldly talk to God about anything and everything at any hour of the day or night. (Heb. 4:16)
• God will generously give me wisdom to handle anything. (James 1:5)
• I can give Him all my worries and cares! (Psalm 55:22)
• God will work all things out for my good. (Rom. 8:28)
• God will give me direction when I need guidance. (Prov. 3:5-6)
• God is my rock and fortress. (Psalm 31:3)
• God’s Angels encamp around me. (Psalm 34:7)
• God will give me sleep. (Psalm 127:2)

Therefore...  

“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)