Sleep Loose
December 17, 2015
Psalm 121
The psalmist reminds us that God is watching over you and me. He never falls asleep. He never lets His guard down. He never nods off or takes a nap. God never falls asleep at the switch. God is qualified to be our greatest source of help because He has a track record of faithfulness to the faithful. God is faithful and dependable. He is 24 hours a day watching over you and me. When you were children do you remember your bedtime rituals? Do you have bedtime rituals with your children and grandchildren? Sometimes getting children to bed is a chore and requires a few well-spoken threats. For most of us there was usually some last word of the day when we were tucked in and the lights were turned off. Words like “I love you,” Good night,” “See you tomorrow,” Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite,” “Get some sleep.,” I love the words that Susan Stiles speaks to her two girls every night. She says to them, “Remember, you are special to God. Remember how much He loves you. Sleep loose.” Isn’t that cool? Sleep loose. She wants her children to sleep loose in the security and protection of God’s love. Many of us adults are tight, tensed up, on the edge, tossing, and turning. Sleeping tight is a hard way to do life. Sleep loose. God knows you, God loves you, and God is watching over you. He is not sleeping. I hope you will sleep loose tonight knowing that God is awake all night watching over you.
The psalmist reminds us that God is watching over you and me. He never falls asleep. He never lets His guard down. He never nods off or takes a nap. God never falls asleep at the switch. God is qualified to be our greatest source of help because He has a track record of faithfulness to the faithful. God is faithful and dependable. He is 24 hours a day watching over you and me. When you were children do you remember your bedtime rituals? Do you have bedtime rituals with your children and grandchildren? Sometimes getting children to bed is a chore and requires a few well-spoken threats. For most of us there was usually some last word of the day when we were tucked in and the lights were turned off. Words like “I love you,” Good night,” “See you tomorrow,” Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite,” “Get some sleep.,” I love the words that Susan Stiles speaks to her two girls every night. She says to them, “Remember, you are special to God. Remember how much He loves you. Sleep loose.” Isn’t that cool? Sleep loose. She wants her children to sleep loose in the security and protection of God’s love. Many of us adults are tight, tensed up, on the edge, tossing, and turning. Sleeping tight is a hard way to do life. Sleep loose. God knows you, God loves you, and God is watching over you. He is not sleeping. I hope you will sleep loose tonight knowing that God is awake all night watching over you.