Interesting Green: Reflection - Paul Van Gorder

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 34, "Always Awake", Page 40.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author

PHOTO: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. - Psalm 4:8
Read: Psalm 121

A mother and her 4-year old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window.

"Mommy" she asked, "Is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply: Soon, another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

Trust the heavenly Father, and you will be able to say with the psalmist: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake.

If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. - Psalm 4:8
Read: Psalm 121

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A mother and her 4-year old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window.

PHOTO: A mother and her 4-year old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window.
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"Mommy" she asked, "Is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply: Soon, another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

PHOTO: "Mommy" she asked, "Is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply: Soon, another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.
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As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

PHOTO: As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.
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Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

PHOTO: Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.
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Trust the heavenly Father, and you will be able to say with the psalmist: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake.

Trust the heavenly Father, and you will be able to say with the psalmist: 'In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety' (Psalm 4:8).

PHOTO: Trust the heavenly Father, and you will be able to say with the psalmist: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake.
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If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.

PHOTO: If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.
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In His care confiding
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord my Savior
Will I safety keep. - Psalter
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Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - Always Awake
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 34, "Always Awake", Page 40.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author

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"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon

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"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

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"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon

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"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon

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"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper

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Reference

Links

Other Books (Links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/reflection-books-links.html

Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV

Psalm 4:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+4%3A8&version=NIV

Psalm 121 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+121&version=NIV