My tendency to worry is a well-documented fact among family and friends. A couple of weeks ago, I began waking up EARLY (2 or 3 a.m.) and found myself unable to get back to sleep because of worry about this, that, and the other. I would toss and turn for a while then eventually get up, move to the couch and read until I fell into a fitful sleep usually just 30-45 minutes before the alarm would sound off to alert me to another day.
After several day/nights of this behavior, I realized I had become very lax in my Bible study, so when I would awake at these odd hours, rather than spending time reading the latest novel downloaded on my iPad, I dusted off a commentary over 1,2,3 John and spend time in Bible study. I found not only was I able to return to sleep quicker after time in the Word, but soon I began to sleep through the night.
As I pondered this positive change on my nocturnal habits, I realized one of two things happened, or maybe a combination of both.
1. Time in the Word drew me closer to God which in turn helped to restore the peace he promised his children.
2. God allowed my worries to create the near insomnia until I recommitted to Bible study. He wants his children to study scripture and perhaps the elusive ZZZZs were allowed in order to redirect me into obedience in this area of spiritual growth.
Most likely it is not an either/or but some of each. Regardless, now that I am spending more consistent time in the word, I am sleep longer and waking more refreshed than before.
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