My approach to sleepless or restless nights is first to spend some time in prayer about other people & their needs. I also give thanks for blessings that I saw that day. I recite scriptures that I've memorized and recall lyrics to songs that have blessed me before.
Two of my "Go To's" on the nights when sleep eludes me:
1. The lyrics from "Jesus, King of Angels" by Fernando Ortega. His lyrics are such a sweet reminder of God's vastness and His intimacy walking hand in hand.
Two of my "Go To's" on the nights when sleep eludes me:
1. The lyrics from "Jesus, King of Angels" by Fernando Ortega. His lyrics are such a sweet reminder of God's vastness and His intimacy walking hand in hand.
Jesus, King of angels, heaven's light,
Shine Your face upon this house tonight.
Let no evil come into my dreams;
Light of heaven, keep me in Your peace.
Remind me how You made dark spirits flee,
And spoke Your power to the raging sea.
And spoke Your mercy to a sinful man;
Remind me, Jesus, this is what I am.
The universe is vast beyond the stars,
But You are mindful when the sparrow falls,
And mindful of the anxious thoughts
That find me, surround me, and bind me...
With all my heart I love You, Sovereign Lord.
Tomorrow, let me love You even more.
And rise to speak the goodness of Your name
Until I close my eyes and sleep again.
The universe is vast beyond the stars,
But You are mindful when the sparrow falls,
And mindful of the anxious thoughts
That find me, surround me, and bind me...
Jesus, King of angels, heaven's light,
Hold my hand and keep me through this night.
2. Psalm 4:8 is a favorite verse to recite when those sleepless night try to captivate me...
Linked with the Nesting Place community through the write31days challenge, October 2014 - post No 18.
Shine Your face upon this house tonight.
Let no evil come into my dreams;
Light of heaven, keep me in Your peace.
Remind me how You made dark spirits flee,
And spoke Your power to the raging sea.
And spoke Your mercy to a sinful man;
Remind me, Jesus, this is what I am.
The universe is vast beyond the stars,
But You are mindful when the sparrow falls,
And mindful of the anxious thoughts
That find me, surround me, and bind me...
With all my heart I love You, Sovereign Lord.
Tomorrow, let me love You even more.
And rise to speak the goodness of Your name
Until I close my eyes and sleep again.
The universe is vast beyond the stars,
But You are mindful when the sparrow falls,
And mindful of the anxious thoughts
That find me, surround me, and bind me...
Jesus, King of angels, heaven's light,
Hold my hand and keep me through this night.
2. Psalm 4:8 is a favorite verse to recite when those sleepless night try to captivate me...
"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 NKJVWhat do you do on the restless nights?
Linked with the Nesting Place community through the write31days challenge, October 2014 - post No 18.
I don't think I know what song, but what beautiful lyrics!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, in my post the title of the song is a DIRECT LINK to that song on YouTube. It's from the CD entitled "This Bright Hour" - which is FULL of great songs. Take a listen, I'm betting you'll love some of those songs :D
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