“It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2
“The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much….” Ecclesiastics 5:12a
Truly, consider- God delights in your peace, that’s, in your wellbeing. If that means you get some break, a little more sleep to recalibrate your brain, relax your nerves, reset your pulse, strengthen your weary eyes, sharpen your fluttering speech, and reenergise your body. Such intimate and intricate detail? That blows my mind. I wonder if this adds up with some research on the benefits of this natural phenomenon, and what other theologians hold as a perspective? Balance the gift of God with living a life without greed and undue slumbering, with assurance of being under God’s constant watchful eye. There is deep anxiety, fear and intense pressure which is not good to have. You can crave such gift, especially in this tumultuous time, may Christ speak His peace in a raging sea. Like Christ find sleep in the perfect moment, and don’t mind the waves! Tune into God’s frequency.
One because it makes the receiver of such grace feel special, that God could care as much, two, because it moves the notion of sleep from the construct of lazy retarded moments to a refreshing opportunity when done as need arises. Could you take intentional steps to create time? Else a doctor may insist upon it on a bad day.
Perhaps in a crisis you’ve had some unexpected break, nonetheless whilst you ponder on creative solutions, remember the space to reflect, and lay your head in nature’s tide as it is a gift from God too. I guess what everyone desires is sweet sleep, not a troubled bed- so recognise your gift if you have one. Work hard, but when time comes, sleep well.
Christ’s blessing,
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
