Sleep Well

There was a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall during the night, waking Scout and causing him to pace about the room and lose sleep. Once we were up and about in the morning, he returned to bed and slept for hours, feeling safe from harm because his “mama” and “daddy” were finally awake. He depended on and trusted us for his safety and well-being.

The psalms tell us of people praising God for His greatness and love, feeling lonely or filled with sorrow, afraid and fleeing danger or boldly facing the enemy, and so much more. This psalm is one of many that says the Lord is our help; He is the answer to every need:

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence my help cometh. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.” Psalm 121:1–3

Storms happen and often rage around us, weatherwise and personally. They can keep us restless and sometimes frightened. But the Maker of nature and creation is also the Keeper. When we lift our eyes to the Lord (and His Word) from whom our help comes, we can rest in Him, unafraid. Unlike us, Scout’s caretakers (and you), God never grows weary, sleepy, or falls asleep (v. 4). His eyes and ears are always alert to His children's praises, needs, concerns, and fears. He helps us stand firm no matter what comes our way; we can sleep well and boldly face each day. Our heavenly Father, Abba—our Daddy, watches over and safely keeps our souls when we turn to and trust Him.