Peace in Christ

Last night I just could not sleep. I was in my bed about 10:30pm – hey, no judgements here; early to rise, early to sleep – I know I saw 11:49, 12:21, and then 1:40. As 2am was quickly approaching, I started thinking what is it that’s keeping me up? And it was just that, all of these thoughts were just swirling.

If you are in my personal, family, or friend circle you know that I am transparent. So I’ll give the same honesty here and say, my life is not perfect. I wear many hats; wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend to name a few and with the roles or titles come responsibility, time-commitment, exhaustion, frustration and yep, worry.

So here I was minutes from 2am looking like this pup (ha), my mind reeling with thoughts of the day, thoughts of my many hats, thoughts of the world today; a restless night charged by worry.

I knew I needed to get my thoughts out of my head so I started to journal. As I’m writing “why are these thoughts keeping me up at night, tomorrow will be exhausting”… the Holy Spirit brought God’s word to mind:

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Matthew 6:34, ESV

I literally stopped in my tracks!! I was so convicted.

I couldn’t sleep, from the day, the week/WEEKS that I’d been having and here I am piling it on with thoughts of tomorrow. I am so grateful for God’s Word because it is just so true. I often say: God’s words need no help. Meaning read it, He said it, it is true and that is it.

I started praying: Lord, you are so faithful, constant and always present. I’m so grateful for your Holy Spirit reminding me of the truth of your Word. God I thank you for reminding me to not be anxious but bring everything to you. So, Heavenly Father, right now I give you this worry that is disrupting my peace and ask for your peace Lord. I thank you that you hear my prayers, I praise your name Father…

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

…and the next thing I remember was waking up to my morning alarm. God had quieted my mind, He so sweetly answered my prayer as I was asking Him.

Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

You have peace and you can find rest.

Trust God. Seek Him. Be Affirmed in Christ.