Nightmares...

Nightmares...

I was awakened  by a nightmare at 1 am this morning...I rarely have them...but when I do, they are soooo very real and frightening...I realized I had gone to bed with my head churning in a hundred different directions and hadn't quieted my spirit down in the Lord... Bringing Him more problems, but not laying them down...I was in panic and pain mode instead...which is probably why my dreams were so tormenting....

I can remember my breathing getting faster and faster just like the day had been...running through each minute...adding more and more into the hours...taking it all on my shoulders instead of quietly handing each over...working step by step...line by line, worrying, anxious, wanting out...wanting changes...etc...

And then I open the following devotional this morning...God must smile so much when we see ourselves for the anxiousness we hold on to...he already has words of encouragement ready...he has the days thought out and taken care of...before we even get to them...Thank YOU....



Jesus lives, Sarah Young
FAITH
MY LIGHT SHINES ON YOU CONTINUALLY, WHETHER YOU ARE AWARE OF IT OR NOT. During the wee hours of the night, your thoughts are often distorted—even catastrophic. Although you may feel as if you’re enveloped in darkness, remember that darkness and light are alike to Me. I am with you, and My Love for you never fails. You need the Light of My Presence supremely more than you need the light of day. When the way before you seems dark and threatening, you can still trust Me to guide you.
Walking by faith is akin to using radar to discern the way you should go. Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, fix your eyes on Me. I can show you a way forward where there appears to be none. Moreover, as you strive to stay in communication with Me, your soul opens up to Me. Even in the midst of your struggle, My loving Presence can fill your soul with warm delight.

even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
Psalm 139:12

For we walk by faith and not by sight.
2 CORINTHIANS 5: 7 NKJV

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
PSALM 143: 8

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
HEBREWS 12: 2