Rest, with continuous sleep, has been challenging to Randy and I lately. It’s the hospital facilities for Randy and for me, being at home without him isn’t conducive to sweet rest. For Randy, it’s constant interruptions with the amusing, consistent question to wake him, “Were you sleeping?” Then the nurse does something else to aid in his healing. For me, it’s hard to get to sleep and stay asleep. My brain is thinking too much. We all have that problem from time to time, don’t we? I am sure, from FB posts, that I’m not the only one. 

I finally came to a question for God in all this awake time…LORD, what should I be thinking about? Give me what to think. 

From that moment on, I began to pray this prayer. Give me what to think that is healthy for me. You know me, you know my needs more than I. You created me. You know me…more than I know…me. There is no other like You. If you want me to pray for others, then put their names on my mind. If you want me to just listen, then put my mind at ease. But give me what to think.

“How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up in the morning, you are still with me!” Psalm 139:17-18, NLT

Yes, it is healthier to ask God what to think. Seriously, if you are awake anyway, ask God what to think. He will answer that prayer quicker than any selfish outcry for relief. I had an ah-ha moment last night after asking God what I should think…I will tell you about that tomorrow.

Want peace with what to think? Pray the end of Psalm 139…

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139, NLT

Give God permission to enter all of you with all of Him.

In Jesus Name, Amen