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You can’t make yourself fall asleep, but you can prepare the environment and habits that help you fall asleep. When the striving stops, the body takes over; sleep comes when you let go.
Learned Satisfaction — “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.” (Philippians 4:11-12 ESV) How are you learning contentment?
Restful Pastures — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” (Psalm 23:1-2 ESV) Where are you resisting being led?
Spiritual Move: Sleep — Surrendering daily to the vulnerability of sleep is a picture of trust and reliance on God’s protection and care, trusting we will rise again. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8 ESV)