ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT - By Lisa
Does this happen to you? You fall asleep, only to wake up again just a few hours later. When this happens, I'm generally consumed by thoughts of what I didn't do. What I didn't do spiritually, that is. I lay in bed thinking, "I forgot to read the Bible today." Or, "I missed my regular prayer time." Whatever the thought, I'm always delinquent in my service to God!
I wonder if this is about God - or is it really about me? Does God require such slavish devotion or am I consumed with trying to earn his favor? I'm a seminary graduate and I know the answer, but somehow that doesn't stop my nocturnal nitpicking.
When I've prayed about it, the clear answer is always "Don't worry so much about this." And I know it's true. I try to center my life on God. He's my first thought in the morning and my last at night. And I believe that's how he wants it. A friend once told me that the chief end of mankind is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. I'm pretty good at the glorifying. But enjoyment - that's another thing entirely.
Maybe it's time to just chill and hang out with God. My "internal spiritual task-master" needs a good night's sleep!
Blessings today,
Lisa
I wonder if this is about God - or is it really about me? Does God require such slavish devotion or am I consumed with trying to earn his favor? I'm a seminary graduate and I know the answer, but somehow that doesn't stop my nocturnal nitpicking.
When I've prayed about it, the clear answer is always "Don't worry so much about this." And I know it's true. I try to center my life on God. He's my first thought in the morning and my last at night. And I believe that's how he wants it. A friend once told me that the chief end of mankind is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. I'm pretty good at the glorifying. But enjoyment - that's another thing entirely.
Maybe it's time to just chill and hang out with God. My "internal spiritual task-master" needs a good night's sleep!
Blessings today,
Lisa
Sad but true confession: In a couple of weeks I'm going on a two-week vacation. So last night I had a nightmare that, halfway through my vacation, I realize I've forgotten to change the outgoing message on my office voicemail to let people know I'm out. Ahh, it's already starting. Proof positive that I need a vacation!!
Maybe you just need a vacation.
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Poor Mom needs sleep!!
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