Peaceful Sleep

-March 3, 2025-

Good morning beloved, happy Monday,

“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

(Psalm 4:8).

David, the writer of this psalm, worked hard and fought hard for the Lord; for the Lord was with him. God prospered him wherever he went. His sleep was peaceful, restful, and safe.

The older I get, the more I appreciate a good night’s sleep. Most people nowadays don’t get enough of it. We all know what happens when we don’t get enough sleep. God gives sleep both in terms of quantity and quality. I always pray before going to sleep. I like to thank Him for what I was able to accomplish with His help that day. Then in the morning I thank the Lord another day to live for Him and serve Him.

David wrote, “I will both lie down in peace, and sleep.” He realizes it is God who gives him peaceful sleep. It is said, “A good conscience is the best pillow.” It is so true. Many people have trouble falling asleep and or falling back asleep after waking up in the night. Sleep is a God-given gift.

We can lie down in peace and sleep and dwell safely. We can rest in the fact that while we are sleeping God is awake. He never slumbers nor sleeps so that we can rest on His comfort more than on our comfortable beds.

The old Irish hymn, “Be Thou My Vision,” is such a blessing. The first verse says, “Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day and by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.”

Have a blessed sleep in the Lord and a wonderful day of life. Stay safe and healthy.

God grants us sleep—Let’s not take it for granted.

Dean