Devotionals

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The Darker The Night- The Brighter the Light
By Robert Schaetzle
Even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. Psalm 139:12 ESV

Sometimes one finds themselves having a difficult time getting the rest they think they need, or sleep soundly as they would like. Consider… it might just be the Lord is attempting to get your attention.

When situations on your heart cause restless nights of sleep, I have discovered the time should not be dwelling upon the situation, or upon myself, becoming overwrought with anxiousness.

As a writer I’ll find situations like these moments, I’ll get up, jot down on paper, or type a thought or bible verse down on the ‘note pad app’ on my phone.

Reading through the life situations of our biblical hero’s like Jacob for example, God spoke often to him through dreams. I’m sure even today our Lord might be getting one’s attention through dreams, as well as even waking up from a sleepless nights rest.

This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5

With our lord, there is no such thing as night time, or darkness! It’s true, when from a sleepless night, the proverbial ‘light bulb of understanding’ might shine very brightly.

But even when it’s not ‘lightflash of inspiration,’ rather than toss and turn, take hold of God’s Word and He will direct your path. Remember His promise, there is no temptation God will not find for us the way of escape. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Thank You Father, even for nights without much sleep!

Robert serves in a Sharing and Caring Ministry to bring encouragement and hope

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