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 probably contributed to my tendency to worry. As I grew up, I continued my worrying habit and had trouble sleeping because of it. I would often lie 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 about things. (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 encamped around me. Psalm 34:7

·      God will give me sleep. (Psalm 127:2)

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

Therefore

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt. 11:28-30 ESV)