Tag: christian and insomnia

“He will not let your foot slip—  he who watches over you will not slumber…” (Psalm 121:3) We’re not usually “on it” when we’re tired. How often do we end up asking someone to repeat themselves? Or forgetting what we’re doing while we’re doing it? The struggle to stay alert can feel unsettling. Because of…

“He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber…” (Psalm 121:3) Little slip-ups might happen more when we’re sleepy. We’re more likely to stumble, trip, and bump into things physically.  But maybe you’re not especially clumsy when you’re tired. Maybe you’re more likely to slip up by forgetting stuff…

God thank you for your perseverance, for your strength, and for the endurance that only you give. When I’ve come to the end of myself, you so sweetly remind me to come to you for help. God forgive me for not coming to you first. My mind is scattered and the thought of self-sufficiency weighs…

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2) We have even less control than we think, and that’s good news. If we had more control, we’d have more responsibility for things.  As it stands, we can’t do all that much about the health crises, sad events, political turmoil, natural…

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2) It’s hard to have an eternal perspective when tiredness makes it hard for us to see how we’re going to keep going for the next few minutes. Heaven might not even seem particularly relevant or important to us when we’re struggling….

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2) When we help someone, we assist them with the power or ability we have.  This verse proclaims a shocking and glorious truth – that our help comes from the Lord. We are relying on the Maker of heaven and earth –…

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) There are questions we get tired of asking, but often ask repeatedly when we’re worn out. We wonder what time it is, when we’ll finally get some rest, when it all will stop, what the point is after all….

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) Sometimes when we’re weary we find ourselves looking around a lot – for things we’ve forgotten, missed, or lost. For solutions to help us get real rest.  That our help comes to us because God comes for us is…

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) When we just want to close our eyes, but can’t, there’s one place we can always look for help. Up. “Looking up” has long symbolized seeking God. Through Psalm 121, travelers sang about lifting their eyes to the mountains,…

Life is a journey, and when we’re tired, it can feel like a long one. Even if we know it’s worth it. Even if we’re looking forward to our destination: eternity with God. Even if we know we’re walking with God. Tiredness despite faithfulness isn’t new. We see many of God’s people in the Bible…