Sleep...

Women my age spend a lot of time thinking about sleeping, mostly because we spend so little time actually doing it.  It is not for lack of effort or opportunity.  The kids are grown, our jobs are usually stable, and life is fairly settled.  But sleep?  That is elusive.

A good night's sleep, for me, is five hours of uninterrupted slumber.  If I achieve that, I high five the dog and celebrate.  Most nights are spent in a semi-slumber, not really sound asleep, but not really awake either.

Sleep is refreshing and renewing.  It gives respite from the cares of the day, and allows the body some time to relax and rest.

God created the morning and the evening, day and night.  Because he values us in all our vulnerability, he provided the opportunity to start again each morning, a new day, a new chance, a new beginning.

Today, I am grateful for sleep, whether I got any or not.  Each day is a gift from God, an opportunity to share his message of love and faithfulness.  In the words of King David in Psalm 30:5, "Joy comes in the morning."  Have a joyful day in The Word.