![]() ![]() If we want to wake up in a good mood, sleeping on the right note is a great idea. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the devil an opportunity.” (Ephesians 4:26-27) His love is not dependent on that of people. Whatever discomfort we face, God cares for us. Going to bed with a looming divorce, a strained relationship or an ask-risk job can feel very unpleasant. “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord cares for me.” (Psalm 27:10) However, deciding to rejoice in Him will lead to many more days ending positively. We can choose to be bitter with God, upset that He hasn’t blessed us in desired ways. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) If we can take a step back and remember who holds the world in place, we’ll see that what appears dire to us is nothing compared to God’s sovereignty. And really, sometimes we focus too much on ourselves. Sometimes we struggle with anxiety, depression, and doubt because we focus too much on our situations. “When I observe your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon, and the stars, which you set in place, what is a human being that you remember him, a son of man that you look after him?” (Psalm 8:3-4) That’s a helpful truth to remember during any sleepless night. When we find peace in Him, we don’t lose it due to circumstances. God is not prone to fallibility like people. That’s why His peace is perfect, and the world is not. ![]() Trust in God is very different from trust in the world. “You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.” (Isaiah 26:3) This is a promise from God that all things work together for good. No matter how long your dark season lasts, those nights spent crying are all for a purpose. ![]() Sometimes those bad days are consecutive and seem to go on forever. There will be good days and there will be bad days throughout our entire lives. “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) He will lead us into peace and a place where all our needs are met. This verse from David reminds us that God acts as a guide for those who choose to follow Him. I will repeat it: Rejoice! He leads me beside quiet waters.” (Psalm 23:1-3) He lets me lie down in green pastures Rejoice in the Lord always. “The Lord is my shepherd I have what I need. Every day doesn’t include what we ask of Him, but every day includes Him giving us what we need. What a positive way to end the day, expressing gratitude and contentment with what God has provided. “This is the day the Lord has made let’s rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) The more you know Scripture, the more you can use God’s Word in your time of need. If you’re interested in going to bed on the right side, consider these Bible verses to end your day. Colossians 3:2 tells us, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”Įasier said than done, but so worthwhile. We’ll learn more about Scripture, deepen our relationship in prayer, grow into the image of Christ, and find ourselves focusing less on the world, and more on what the eye does not see. Establishing a rhythm with God is bound to produce fruit in our lives. Ideally, as our first love, God should be who we seek first when a day starts and ends. ![]() If we make plans to connect with God first thing in the morning, why not pray to Him as our last act of the night? We sometimes joke about waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but we don’t talk nearly enough about sleeping on the right side. ![]()
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