I'm Awake!

It seemed like I had just gone to bed when I heard a voice.

“I’M AWAKE!” cried my Mind. Mumbling, Eye opened up and looked at the clock. 12:35 a.m.
“Go to sleep.” “Pipe down!” “Be quiet!” chorused various parts of Body, not wanting to wake up yet.

“BUT I’M AWAKE!” Mind continued to clamor.
“Make him stop,” cried Hands, afraid I would soon jump out of bed to work on the computer.

“I’m still awake,” whimpered Mind.
“Well, you’d better get a grip on yourself,” called out Stomach, "before I start twisting in bed." “Shut him up,” Leg demanded of me, “Or I’ll give us a cramp.”

Younger reader, know this: as you age, Mind and Body cease to always be on the same page. At times Mind tells Body to do things it can’t; sometimes Body does things Mind wishes it wouldn’t. Conflicts can occur. It was time to step in.

“Mind,” I said, “settle down. Think about something other than being awake.”

Then I heard another voice. “Let’s think about all the sins you’ve committed.” It was Satan. Before I could respond, Mind had whipped out his list.

“Put that away,” I said. “I’ve taken all of those to Christ. He promised to take care of them, and I trust Him. I don’t need to go over that list again.”

“Well, let’s worry about tomorrow!” suggested Satan. Right away, Mind had the To-Do list for this day out, scanning it for probable problems and searching for unforseeable crises.

“No need,” I responded. "I’ve given tomorrow to Christ, also. He’s promised to sustain me, guide me, to provide all my needs. His protection is mine, His angels are at my beck and call as long as I trust in Him. I don’t need to worry. Everything is taken care of. Get lost, Satan. Go to sleep, Mind.”

“But I’m still awake,” whispered Mind.

“Then I’ll tell you a story.” And I began to review the gospel story, relaxing Body, and calming Mind. I even switched to Spanish for the benefit of the more southern parts and recesses of Body and Mind.

I must be a pretty poor preacher. Before I knew it, the alarm was ringing and it was time to get up.

Friend, let me tell you – if you wake up at night and are bothered by a restless mind, review His story. Remember His promises. Claim them as yours. He really can be trusted. Close your eyes and settle into His rest.

Have a peaceful sleep!!

Dr. G