I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
A sense of feeling safe.
Warm blankets and a soft pillow.
Cozy comfort.
I long for all of these! Don’t you?
God placed these longings deep within each of us. So deep that I think the devil must simply hate it when we are able to curl up and drift away into a peaceful night of sweet dreams in spite of all the evil in this world, all the sadness in our hearts, all the confusion in our minds….
I can almost see the Grinch on Christmas morning as he proudly stands atop his hill waiting for the cries of sorrow from Whoville below. Remember how shocked he was when instead he heard the singing of happy voices…………….
even though Christmas had been “stolen” from every Whoville home.
How can people praise when all has been lost?
How can people sleep when their world has been turned upside down?
How can people feel safe when the future seems so uncertain?
There’s only one way.
By turning EVERY worry, EVERY loss, EVERY uncertainty over to the Lord.
For He alone makes us dwell in safety and allows us to lie down and sleep in peace.
No sleeping aid. No security system.
God and God alone is all we need for a night of sweet dreams.
So, why do I find myself restless so many nights?
Why do I often lie in bed overcome with spinning thoughts of fear and sadness?
Why did I welcome 3:00 a.m. last night as if it were a friend?
Because I slip. Because I’m human. Because I forget that “My soul finds rest in God alone.” (Ps. 62:1)
So, tonight, as I walk towards my bedroom, I pause here to remind myself of God’s promise.
I can lie down and sleep in peace! It is a choice that I can make every night…….
if I rest in Him.
Thank you, Father, for the gift of peaceful sleep. Forgive me for the nights when I reject Your gift in exchange for tossing and turning.
Just as the Whoville citizens sang in spite of their loss, I long to sleep in spite of my anxiety.
Surrendering my heart to You tonight, Lord,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
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Dear Lord,
I ask you to comfort Tammy. Somehow Lord,ease her pain and sorrow. Wrap your loving and caring arms around her like a soft warm blanket. Let her feel peace and security. Give her a renewed strength to take care of her family and to praise you. Please send her reminders of your everlasting love. Amen.
You are so right…each every night (as well as anew each morning) it is a choice – to rest in Him. Praying you have a week of restful night and peace-filled days! Love ya, friend.
Jennifer
I pray that you had a restful sleep last night…and today I will pray for your rest tonight…
{{Hugs}}
Mimi
Thank you for continuing to share your heart with others. You are really touching so many lives and using yours as a witness for Christ.
I am sure God will bring you to my mind–and I will pray for you as my head hits the pillow.
Darling Tammy,
You simply amaze me. I am in AWE of you. Your love, your words, your gift……..YOU…..Thank you so much for being you. Your peaceful sleep will come my dear friend. Call me if you want to talk at 3 am…..because out here its only midnight and I would love to talk to you….xoxox Char
Sweet Dreams and comfort Tammy,
Blessing, Brenda