Date: July 27, 2009 12:17 AM
Topic: +DEV+ Night Songs
Night Songs
“My soul thirsts for God, for the living By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.” (Psalm 42:2, 8)
Scripture Focus: Psalm 77:1-12
It’s frustrating to go to bed exhausted, then be unable to get to sleep. Worrying about what tomorrow holds, obsessing over the details or mistakes of the day that has past, fear of the future—any or all of these can keep our eyes wide open and our mind focused on everything but sleep. Various remedies may or may not help—reading, drinking a glass of warm milk, watching TV, lying on the sofa, counting sheep.
Insomnia isn’t a new problem. Many psalms describe sleepless nights. Psalm 77 shows the would-be sleeper crying out to God for help, a much better solution than warm milk or counting sheep. “I will meditate on all your works,” he said, “and consider all your mighty deeds” (vs. 12). He knew that God is the only One who can truly solve our problems and give us peace. Job referred to God as the One who “gives songs in the night” (Job 35:10). As we turn to Him on those dark and lonely nights, He makes our hearts sing with praise that calms our hearts and soothes our minds.
Insight: When you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep. Talk to the shepherd‚ or better yet, sing to Him.
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