Tag: christian and insomnia
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20. He Keeps Us Safe in the Dark {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:6) Being scared of the dark is common, and not just among children. Even adults safe in their own homes can get nervous in the dark. The dark of night reminds us how much is unknown to us, and can send…
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19. He Sustains Us {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:6) Building on the image of God watching over us and renewing us as the shade at our right hand, Psalm 121:6 reassures us the sun will not harm us by day. Since most of us probably aren’t particularly at risk…
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18. He Renews Us {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) A little reprieve can make a big difference. When you’re in a time of tiredness, anything that takes the edge off is welcome. Less noise, less light, getting to close your eyes, having what you need within reach so…
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17. He Gives Us Rest {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) Obeying God means persevering in faithfulness even when we’re struggling. Even when we don’t have much energy. Even when we’re scaling back on our to-do lists. Even when it would seem understandable for us to forget about God to…
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16. He is Our Refuge {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand…” (Psalm 121:5) Usually, when we’re in times of tiredness, we don’t have the option to just stop living our regular lives until our energy returns. Life continues, with all its demands and opportunities. We have to keep going. We have to…
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15. A Prayer for Psalm 121:3-4 by Emily Robertson {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
Father in Heaven, I thank you for these promises over my life, and the reminder of who you are. I thank you that while I climb into bed each night, Often weary from the demands of the day And unable to let go of all that has weighed me down, You promise to keep me…
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14. He Is Always Awake and Attentive to Us {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) While Psalm was sung to worship God, it also comes from God. All of God’s Word is God-breathed! And all throughout the Bible, God repeats things that are important for us to remember. So let’s notice the repetition here. God doesn’t slumber…
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13. He Watches Over Imperfect People {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) We do not always feel worthy of worshiping God, particularly when we might be grumpy, bleary-eyed, or a little incoherent. But the point of worship isn’t our worthiness – it’s His. The God who is praised in this Psalm for watching over…
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12. He Watches Over Everyone and Each One {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“…indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4) The worries that keep us up at night and wear us down in life usually extend beyond our own circumstances. We fear for our families, friends, churches, communities, and nations – even for strangers whose stories we’ve heard. Wonderfully, the God who…
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11. He Doesn’t Slumber {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}
“He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber…” (Psalm 121:3) The idea of always being awake is awful. Especially when we’re tired! But that’s because we need rest. We’re designed to depend on it. God is not. God can watch over us perfectly because God never needs to…