Lately I have been having a lot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. It is beyond frustrating to only be asleep for an hour or two (for example 12:00am-2:00am) and then be awake till 5:00 or 6:00am. Being frustrated, of course, makes it even harder to fall asleep. After three nights in a row of this nonsense, I was fed up! Especially since I had tried all the basic 'fall asleep fast' tricks. Warm milk and Tylenol were no match for my mind... It was only after I prayed for help that that help came to me. After crying to God for relaxation, peace, and a restful sleep, He gave it to me. This may seem like a silly thing to pray over but sleep is important to me. And so is turning over my frustrations to God. My Mom was also a key factor in my finally falling asleep, she sang to me and her soothing voice relaxed me.
Last night, I once again had trouble falling asleep... It's a weird situation to be laying in bed all snuggled up but be wide awake. I read for a little while, prayed, then resorted to Benedryl. I finally fell asleep saying my prayers. Thankfully I was blessed with uninterrupted sleep.
I don't know what is causing this not being able to fall asleep thing but I hope it stops soon... I trust God to give me the sleep I need. I really do. And for all I know, this is a way for him to see that trust. But I am still frustrated.
Who knew sleep could be so difficult.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
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