Psalm 127:2 (NLT)

Pastor, your heavenly Father is always watching over you in love—even when you sleep. 

Sleep is God’s gift.

He restores your body and energy through sleep. When you accept that gift it is an act of trust. 

 

Lack of rest often results in many unhealthy habits, including overeating. When we’re overtired, we often try to boost our energy with caffeine, sugar, or carbs, which can ultimately leave us more tired than before.

 

Trusting God by prioritizing sleep builds our faith. 

Why does sleep require trust?

Because we tend to overload our schedules and think that we don’t have time to get the proper amount of sleep. But when we take time to rest, we’re trusting in God to give us the resources we need to get the important things done.

 

Jesus relaxed, and he never felt guilty about it. Even God took a day off after creating everything in this world and beyond. 

 

Who are we to think we’re too busy to get the proper rest? 

 

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29 NIV).

 

Pastor, prioritize sleep and rest this week, and trust God to provide for you.