Sleep Well

Dreams sometimes disrupt our rest. King Solomon tells us they come from the busyness of a day and the cares of life that concern us: “For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words” (Ecclesiastes 5:3). There is a remedy. Free your heart and mind of lingering thoughts before falling asleep—talk with the Father and deal with those issues that have cluttered your thoughts.

Solomon said people are foolish thinking their many words impress God and others. Our approach to God in prayer and worship should be in humility and with reverence. Our words should be few and well-chosen, not for the correctness or pleasant sounding, but ones you’ll stand by. Think before making promises; He expects you to keep your pledge.

God is not impressed with flowery language or many words, even though we should “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). God cares about one’s attitude towards prayer, that prayers come from a sincere heart, words directed by the Holy Spirit. We need not fear dreams or fools’ words, but one should reverently fear God. Worship Him with awe-filled respect because of who He is—Almighty, Holy God.