I had the honor of being a counselor at Hume Lake Christian Camp this weekend. I had eight junior high girls in my cabin and once there, we enjoyed the snow, great worship, unhealthy snacks, fun games, and one another's company.
The one thing I did NOT enjoy was the nighttime. Despite the small windows of sleep the schedule allowed, one of the girls in my cabin refused to let me sleep.
The first morning she awoke at 5 a.m. and walked around the room until I finally mandated that she return to her bed.
The next night, she "lost" her pillow a few times and in order to find it, she turned on the main light three times (once at 1:15, once at 2:18, and once at 3:37). I finally offered her my pillow to STOP her insanity.
I nearly got ugly.
You see, I need my sleep. I can run a small country when I have sufficient sleep. I cannot even run myself without sleep.
Psalm 4:8 reminds me, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
I love that God not only promises us sleep, but rest... we need only acquiesce to His "making" us find safety in Him.
Are you having trouble sleeping? Is it insomnia or a lack of trust? Or a seventh grader who is restless? No matter the cause, the solution is God's peace.
Sleep sweet.
Amberly
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