God's Plan With the NightSample

First aid for sleeping problems.

Let’s take a look at the things that can interfere with our sleep. Did you know that the Bible speaks about this? Apparently, sleeping problems are of all times. At this moment, ¼ Dutch people suffer from sleeping problems of some sort. That is a lot, and I know from experience how annoying it is. I can imagine how God wants to irrigate these lives with health and restoration. So that His plan for the night becomes visible again for them and for you.

Possible causes next to medical conditions* that can interfere with a good night's sleep, says the Bible, are restlessness, sadness, bitterness, and anger. Loneliness can also disturb your sleep in a huge way.

The writer of Psalm 102 felt distant from God and couldn’t fall asleep. Whether it is sadness or anger that is keeping you up, if you can experience God up close, it makes all the difference in the world. He wants to give you life and abundance, and God is the beloved of your soul. Even when your soul is occupied with sorrow.

Are you someone with sleeping problems? Do you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep? I’m sure you tried a lot to get it. I would like to encourage you to honestly check whether one of these things apply to your life. It is always the right time to go to Jesus and surrender these things to Him. He made it possible to switch at the cross. Joy for sorrow, peace for worrying, healing for every ailment. It’s ok to be angry or disappointed. Jesus sent us the Comforter just for that. The Holy Spirit is always awake and ready to do what He is best at comforting you.

Where do you need consolation?

Maybe for the moment, you lay awake at night feeling lonely. Ask the Holy Spirit to touch you with His solace.

*If there is a medical cause or a trauma for your sleeping problems, I recommend you to get professional help. God is also with you on that path, and He keeps being your Healer.