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The title of today’s episode is: “GOD SINGS”

Zep 3:17 The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Reading this verse always gives me a picture of a loving father looking down on a sleeping child in a crib. He hums as he stands staring at the amazing creation God has entrusted him with to protect and care for. The child is sound asleep, not a care in the world. They trust that their father will be able to take care of them. They do not wring their hands in worry or doubt. They do not worry about their next meal or if they have shelter. There is no fear of what tomorrow will bring. They feel at peace because their father watches over them.

God wants to bring us comfort and peace.  He finds great joy in us, his children.  He will bring us peaceful sleep if we turn our cares over to him.

Lam 3:22 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.  He is so worthy of our praise.  I am so thankful that he never gives up on me but is merciful toward me and you.  As we sleep, he watches over us as a parent would their child.

 He is one we can depend on and trust.  Friends may let you down.  Family may let you down, but Jesus never fails.  Take time today to thank him for his renewed compassion, mercy and his great faithfulness.

Prov 3:21-24  My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:  22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.  23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.  24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

These verses seem almost impossible to walk out. It says we will not stumble. It says we will have sweet sleep. If I were to ask when was the last time you walked though a day without stumbling. That would let me know if you were walking in God’s wisdom.

If you are awake at night, that can be all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, God has us awake to battle the enemy in prayer.  But when we sleep, we will have peaceful rest, just like that baby in the crib. When they are asleep, they almost glow with peace. That is because nothing is troubling them; they are at peace.

If we keep wisdom and discretion, they will strengthen our faith walk. We will walk and not stumble. When we lie down to sleep, we will not be afraid.

Psalm 3:5  I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

     Every day we wake up is a blessing and an opportunity. Everyone has nights that they just can’t turn off their thoughts.  Things in this life can weigh on the mind. As children of God, we are not immune to a sleepless night now and then.  But if we can turn our cares over to him in prayer, he will cause us to have peaceful sleep.

      He wants to bring us comfort and peace.  He finds great joy in us, his children.  This is why he sings over us, because he delights in us.

Prov 3:11-13 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:  12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

A good parent will correct their children when they step out of line. The Lord will correct us when we are disobedient. We need his correction to make sure our path stays straight. It is for our own good. His word tells us to avoid sin, not because it is terrible, but because it will kill us spiritually. He knows what is best for us. He understands how sin can destroy. We can only see the shiny picture that satan paints. But God knows the consequences of our sin.

The next time you lay down to sleep, look up and thank God for watching and singing over you. Remember how important you are to him that he would so lovingly care for you, that he watches over you while you sleep in peace.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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