Glorious Sleep

In peace I will both lay down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord make me to dwell in safety.

February 21

Sleep can elude me sometimes. I think because my mind is always running a mile a minute. I am always creating something or planning a new idea. My family says that if I don't have a project I will create one. And they are right. I have a hard time just sitting down at night and watching TV. I can't just sit and do nothing. I don't wind down, I wind up. Normally when it is time to sit down and relax I will crochet, knit, or have some other simple project to keep my hands busy. Then I can enjoy the movie and relax. But I can't do that right now. I am almost better from my two rotator cuff injuries. Most of the time I don't think about it anymore. Unfortunately, the repetitive motion of crocheting hurts my arms and makes things worse, so I have to wait. Sitting on my computer doesn't do the same thing for me as crocheting. I think this has been part of my problem. I go to bed and I just can't shut down my brain. I'm not worrying, My brain just keeps jumping in new directions, thinking about this idea and that project, oh and don't forget about laundry and the closet that needs to be cleaned. During the day I can put it all on my to-do list and let it go. At night my brain wants to plan and organize and think of the best way to accomplish things. But, last night I slept! I had a few sweet dreams and didn't wake up until morning. Most of the time I hate to go to bed. I want to get just one more thing done. But once I'm there, I just want a good night’s sleep. I woke up this morning refreshed and praising God. Psalm 4:8 In peace I will both lay down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord make me to dwell in safety.