A long time ago, pastor Greg in Prescott preached a message on sleep. He was for it, by the way. But it revealed that sleep is a valuable thing. God cares about whether you get enough sleep.
"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep." Ps.127:2
Some people want to sleep and they cannot sleep. Some people think that sleep is overrated and is a waste of valuable time. Some people need 8 or more hours of sleep per night, while others get by on 4 or less. My intent is not to tell you the scientific facts or the moral implications about how much or how little you sleep. My point is to tell you that if you are too busy to sleep, then you are too busy period.
Insomnia is not unique to the modern world. It is a human condition. God is our creator and sustainer and He is aware of all the things that trouble us in life. He helps us in every facet of life no matter how big or how small.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Mat.10:29-31
Thank God that He does not slumber or sleep so that He can watch over us while we sleep!
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