Dear Young Christian:
I rarely have trouble sleeping! However, once in awhile if I am sick or very upset I do lie awake at night. The other night as I lay awake worrying about something, I thought of a word of advice I had once been given for just such a situation. Here is what it was:
“When sleep does not come, instead of
continuing to count sheep, talk to the Shepherd.”
David, who was a shepherd as a young boy, learned this truth, and could say to the greatest Shepherd of all, “I remember Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the night watches” (Psalm 63:6). He was thankful to be able to write, “The Lord is my Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1).
We, too, have a wonderful Shepherd who is awake and ready to listen and help no matter what hour of the day or night. Don’t forget to talk to Him; He is always available!
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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