“ . . . for he grants sleep to those he loves.” Psalm 127:2b
I am very fortunate to be able to sleep well. No matter what is going on I’ve always been a quick-to-sleep person. I’m talking one minute to begin snoozing! Now, that’s fast.
This post in no way suggests that God doesn’t love you if you have trouble sleeping. I recently read the above words from the Psalms and knew how thankful I am to be one who sleeps.
Sleep is very necessary if we’re to function normally. Some can function on very little sleep and others need more than average sleep. Either way . . . it is very necessary.
Following are some quotes I’ve read about sleep:
“It takes more than a soft pillow to ensure sound sleep.” Unknown
“Sleep recreates. The Bible indicates that sleep is not meant only for the recuperation of a man’s body, but that there is a tremendous furtherance of spiritual and moral life during sleep.” Oswald Chambers, 1874-1917
“O bed! O bed! Delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head.” Thomas Hood, 1799-1845 (I like this one!)
“Tired nature’s sweet restorer, balmy sleep!” Edward Young, 1683-1765
“Thank God for sleep! And, when you cannot sleep, still thank him that you live to lie awake.”
John Oxenham, 1861-1941
I smiled at this last quote. I guess if you can’t sleep, being thankful that you live to lie awake is the next best thing. And praying, of course.
I've posted both pictures in this post before, but find them approproiate here, well just because their sweet! The picture above is the lamb I caught beside its mother. The picture below my friend, Kathy Kreyling captured. Oh to be so dreamy-eyed as thee!
That first moment, when you lay your head down for the last time of the day. When the sheets and pillow enfold you like a cloud. Ahhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteBut, I am really glad no one can photograph ME when I am asleep! HA!