The document provides guidance from the Bible on how to get a good night's sleep. It discusses that sleep is a gift from God and explains potential causes for insomnia like having one's life out of tune with God. It then offers several suggestions based on Bible verses for preparing for sleep, including meditating on God's character, reviewing his promises, praying, trusting in his protection, and using common sense. It closes by urging those who are not Christians to become one by coming to Jesus, believing his gospel, repenting of sin, confessing him, and being baptized.

2. Introduction God’s word is both practical and tactical. It helps us with everyday things and prepares us for the spiritual battles that await us. Eph. 6 The Bible informs us that it’s important to prepare to and get a good night’s sleep. Psalm 4:8 “I will both lay me down in peace , and sleep : for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Let God’s inspired word teach you to sleep like this!

3. Good Sleep Is A Gift From God We’re shown that God, “Giveth his beloved sleep” ( Psalm 127:2 ). James 1:17 Jesus was able to sleep in a boat during a storm. Mark 4:38 Peter was able to sleep chained to two guards in jail. Acts 12:6 Why don’t we get good sleep at times? It could be that your life is out of tune with God. Ezek. 18:26-32; Ps. 132:3-5; Jn. 14:23 It might be that you have not applied God’s wisdom in this area of your lives. 2 Peter 1:3

4. When There’s Trouble Sleeping Screen your thought intake! Insomnia is often a mind problem rather than a body problem. God wants us to meditate/think on good things not bad things! Philippians 4:8 David changed his thoughts from his enemies threats to his own faith-filled trust in God and prayed . Psalm 3; Phil. 4:6 Think on your reward waiting for you in heaven. 1 Peter 1:3-5, 13

5. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Meditating on God’s Character! This command we can only fulfill in bed . Psalm 4:4; 63:6 How do I meditate? Be still and silent (make a quiet time for this purpose). Psalm 46:10; Habakkuk 2:20 Be serious (ought to make time for this every day). 1 Peter 4:7; 5:7

6. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Meditating on God’s Character! Safety! God is our shield. Psalm 18:2;28:7 His word will guard us and keep us. Prov. 6:22 God gives us a wonderful peace. Phil. 4:7 Honor! God honors His own. Ps. 3; 91:15 God brings us Joy and deliverance! Ps. 27:6; 1Thes.1:10

7. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Reviewing God’s Promises! As a faithful Christian we need to make personal application to His precious promises. “ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever” (Psalm 23:6). Tonight’s exercise: before going to bed read through these verses and substitute your name for the personal pronouns. Psalm 23:6; Isaiah 25:9; Romans 8:37-39; 1 John 4:4; Jude 24-25

8. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Talking to the Shepherd, rather than counting sheep (Psalm 3:4)! He wants us to cast our burden upon Him. Psalm 55:22 “ Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Pray for His sheep! Ps. 37:5; 1 Thes. 5:17; Eph. 6:18

9. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Trusting In God’s Protection (Psalm 3:5)! God feeds His flock and makes them lie down (Ezekiel 34:15; Psalm 23:2). God watches over us day and night. Psalm 121:4-7; Isaiah 26:3-4 Jesus promises to never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 Like David, remember God’s previous assistance. Psalm 3:3-5

10. Prepare For A Good Sleep By… Using Common Sense! Avoid calories and caffeine before going to bed. Exercise during the day. Ecclesiastes 5:12 Don’t sleep too much (8 hrs. Is usually enough). Proverbs 6:10 Enjoy something humorous! Proverbs 17:22

11. Don’t Sleep While Lost! If not yet a Christian, become one now, “… behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation) 2 Cor. 6:2 Come to Jesus and be saved! 2 Tim. 2:10 Hear and believe His gospel. 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Romans 10:9-10 Repent (turn away from) of sin. Acts 2:38 Confess Jesus. Acts 8:37 Be Baptized into Christ. Romans 6:3-6; Acts 22:16 Be faithful. Revelation 2:10