DIFFICULTY SLEEPING

Read: PSALM 3

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Bible in a year: Nehemiah 7

Sleep is one of the human needs. Unfortunately, many people have difficulty sleeping or experience sleep disturbances due to various reasons, generally related to stress, mental health problems such as depression or anxiety disorders, or because of certain bad habits. Experiencing sleep disturbances certainly affects a person's physical and mental health. I know a friend who is willing to pay a very expensive treatment fee, just to be able to enjoy good sleep, even if only for 3-4 hours a day.

King David experienced a very severe shock. His own son staged a coup. Absalom had gathered strength and successfully gathered a very large number of loyal followers. David fled from the palace. He hid in the wilderness, along with some of his loyal followers (2 Samuel 15:15-18). His life was in danger. Tens of thousands of soldiers defected preparing to kill him. David had a perfect reason to live in fear, stress, and even despair.

However, Psalm 3 shows what David felt. He realized how many enemies he had. His life was in danger. However, he knew that the Lord was with him. The Lord was his shield, protection, and defender. He cried out and surrendered to the Lord. He found peace and tranquility. Even he could still sleep soundly in such a situation. The onslaught of terror could rage around him, but in his heart, peace from God still flowed. This is also something we can experience when we fully rely on God, for He is the source of our peace and protection. --HT/www.renunganharian.net

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LEANING ON THE LORD WHO IS THE SOURCE OF PROTECTION, ENABLES US TO EXPERIENCE PEACE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.

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