Thy sleep shall be sweet

Bagster's Daily Light - February 22 - Evening

... thy sleep shall be sweet.

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 1

And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" 2

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 3

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. 4

It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. 5

And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. 6

Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 7
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1 Prov 3:24;
2 Mark 4:37,38;
3 Phil 4:6,7;
4 Psa 4:8;
5 Psa 127:2;
6 Acts 7:59,60;
7 2 Cor 5:8