Fear and sleepless nights

"I awoke for the LORD sustained me."  Psalm 3:5   NKJV 

We saw yesterday that David was able to lie down and sleep. He had given everything to God so, there was no need to be concerned about anything. David had a great feeling of peace and calm and therefore, he could rest properly - totally shut off from the world of worry. God had sustained him, in other words, supplied him with the necessary supplies of life, encouragement and faith.

What about you? Are you getting a good night;'s sleep? Or do you lay in bed until the early hours of the morning wide-awake, just unable to shut off? Worries, fears and never-ending problems mount up and take their toll. The more we say we won't worry, we do, it just follows us naturally. For some of you, you may be dreading getting up in the morning. You may have something to do that you want to avoid. It may be too hurtful to proceed with it. The more you worry about it, the worse it gets. The fear of the next day could be anything: seeing the doctor for test results, going to court, your boss wants to see you, your child is in trouble at school and they want to see you. It can be anything. You can't avoid it, it is happening and you have to comply.

Where David was able to say, 'I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people' v6, you are thinking that you can't do this; you are dreading it. What was the difference here? David was really no different to you. He was flesh and blood and made great mistakes. In God's eyes, He loves you just as much as He did David. He was no favourite, so don't go thinking that. The difference was, David knew what he wanted and he knew how to get it - by appealing to God; by crying out to Him in prayer and worshipping Him until he was tired out. This was the difference. Where you internalise your problems because you don't want people to know about your business, David made it external by giving it to God. 

Where you may be dreading what tomorrow may bring, David had made a provision for this. He gave it to God. He reminded God that He was a shield around him v3 and he cried out to God and God heard him. So therefore, David was free from the problem, he was able to get the sleep that he needed, and so will you if you call out to Him. Yes, I know you're worried, God knows too, but, didn't God tell us not to worry? (Matt 6). So, you know what to do, give it to God at this moment - whatever it is. He will take this load and sustain you and see you through. Don't worry! 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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