In Need of Rest/Sleep
Scriptures:
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet (Proverbs 3:24 NIV)
I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me (Psalm 3:5 NLT)
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8 NIV)
God takes care of his own, even while they sleep (Psalm 127:2 CEV)
Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27 NIV)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you (Psalm 56:3 NIV)
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8 NKJV)
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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!’ He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge. (Psalm 91:1-2, 4 NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10 NIV)
I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber, indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you...the Lord will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life…” (Psalm 121:1-8 NIV)
By day the Lord decrees his loyal love, and by night he gives me a song, a prayer to the living God (Psalm 42:8 NET)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27 NIV)
The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night (Psalm 42:8 NASB)
Quotes:
They slumber sweetly whom faith rocks to sleep. No pillow so soft as a promise; no coverlet so warm as an assured interest in Christ. (Charles Haddon Spurgeon)
You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need (Max Lucado)
