"May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word." 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NIV)



Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

"Be still, and know that I am God...."  Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

When you lay your head down to rest, does your mind refuse to be still?  Does it run wild...in every direction?  Do you go over things that you said or did during the day, questioning how they were perceived?  Do you second-guess decisions you made?  Do you worry about what tomorrow holds?  Do you feel overwhelmed by future plans...even the minor ones? 

God has the remedy.  We must make the conscious effort to still our minds...to focus on Him...and to trust in Him.  Turn your thoughts to prayer...and release them.  God is able.  He is all-powerful.  He is a God of detail.  We can count on Him.  Rest.

Lord, You know our thoughts.  You know our concerns, our doubts, our plans.  Help us to trust them to You.  Please still our minds.  Help us to rest in You.  We love you.

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