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Morning Prayer: God’s Rhythm of Rest

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for sleep, for dreams, for recharging me body and soul. You hard-wired me for rest, yet so often I try to work against Your plan. Forgive me for thinking rest is a waste of time, … Continue reading

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Sweet Sleep

Proverbs 3:24 (MEV) When you lie down, you will not be afraid; yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.   When you lie down . . . and what else? Check the context of Proverbs 3. … Continue reading

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Discipline at Rest

  summer + social isolation = long, lazy naps     Proverbs 6:10-11a (NCV) You sleep a little; you take a nap. You fold your hands and lie down to rest. So you will be as poor as if you … Continue reading

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Sleep in Peace

We know that Satan lies, steals and destroys. He lies to scare me, he steals my sense of safety and he destroys my good night’s sleep.   Psalm 4:8 (NIV) In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you … Continue reading

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Let It Go and Go to Bed

Before bed, I put my anger and regrets in God’s hands. He sorts through my collection. He trashes my resentment to a coworker’s criticism (how dare she!)  and a comment I overheard (nasty).   Ephesians 4:26 (NIV) Do not let the sun … Continue reading

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Rest Assured

    What keeps you up at night?   Worries about my family Frustration with our nation Money troubles What? I sleep through it all There are nights when sleep just doesn’t come. My head is full of yesterday’s regrets … Continue reading

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