Read: Psalm 4
Try as we mighttossing, turning, fluffing the pillow, pounding the pillowsometimes we just cant fall asleep. After offering some good suggestions on how to get a better nights sleep, a news article concluded that there really is no right way to sleep.
There are numerous reasons why sleep eludes us, many of which we cant do much about. But sometimes unwanted wakefulness is caused by anxious thoughts, worry, or guilt. Its then that the example of David in Psalm 4 can help. He called out to God, asking for mercy and for God to hear his prayer (v.1). He also reminded himself that the Lord does hear him when he calls on Him (v.3). David encourages us: Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still (v.4). Focusing our minds on the goodness, mercy, and love of God for His world, our loved ones, and ourselves can aid us in trusting the Lord (v.5).
The Lord desires to help us set aside our worries about finding solutions to our problems and place our trust in Him to work things out. He can put gladness in our hearts (v.7), so that we might lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make [us] dwell in safety (v.8).
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.