Can’t Sleep…What keeps you up at night?

Real Dudes,
Just take a few minutes and think about this question…what keeps you up at night? 
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When you have something that’s weighing on your mind – what is your go to, what do you resort to? Allowing it to consume your mind and causing you to lose sleep? OR, handing it over to the Lord and allowing Him to see you through whatever the situation may be, thus getting a good night's rest? 
Please know this…I’m not saying that what you’ve experienced or are currently experiencing isn’t real or traumatic. I’m not attempting to belittle what it is that you’re going through. What I want to encourage each of you, myself included, is this – what is your go-to – what do you resort to when the unexpected enters your life? Do you look for God to sustain you, or do you choose to lose sleep over it due to attempting to tackle the issue on your own?
Consider the Psalm 3 passage below. What was it that David was experiencing? What was it that David was able to do in verse 5? Wouldn’t you love to be able to say and do that? I used to have a phrase on a picture on my wall when I was growing up…it read, “Rest in peace, God is awake.” That’s my prayer for each of us. 
Stay well-rested men…lay down, sleep. God WILL keep you and your mind safe!!! If He can protect David from 10,000 men that wanted to kill him, then don’t you think He’s got you too? Try David’s prayer in Psalm 3 and trust in however God chooses to answer. 
Practicing His Presence,
Nate

Psalm 3 (NLT) A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom.
1 O Lord, I have so many enemies;
    so many are against me.
2 So many are saying,
    “God will never rescue him!” Interlude

3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
    you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
4 I cried out to the Lord,
    and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude

5 I lay down and slept,
    yet I woke up in safety,
    for the Lord was watching over me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
    who surround me on every side.

7 Arise, O Lord!
    Rescue me, my God!
Slap all my enemies in the face!
    Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
8 Victory comes from you, O Lord.
    May you bless your people. Interlude

Psalm 3:5 in the NKJV…
5 I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.

David’s resolve…a good prayer for each of us to adopt as well!!!
Psalm 4:8 (NLT) In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

Matthew 6:21 (NLT) Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

• Has the thing that's been keeping you up…also, oddly enough become what your treasure is as well? 

For further study…
One author states that “Sleep is often used as a means of expressing peace and security under Yahweh’s protection.” (VanGemeren 2:554)

One study Bible breaks Psalm 3:5 down like this…
I lie down and sleep;
This phrase reflects a deep trust in God amidst adversity. In the context of Psalm 3, David is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has usurped the throne. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding him, David finds peace and rest, illustrating a profound faith in God's protection. This trust in God for safety during sleep is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 4:8, where David again expresses confidence in God's ability to provide peace and security. The act of lying down and sleeping signifies a relinquishing of control, acknowledging that God is sovereign over all circumstances.
I wake again,
Waking up is portrayed as an act of divine grace and protection. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sleep was often seen as a vulnerable state, where one was defenseless against enemies or natural threats. David's ability to wake up safely is attributed to God's providence. This reflects a broader biblical theme where life and breath are gifts from God, as seen in Job 33:4 and Acts 17:25. The daily renewal of life upon waking is a reminder of God's continual care and faithfulness.
for the LORD sustains me.
The sustaining power of the LORD is central to this phrase. The Hebrew word for "sustain" implies support, provision, and upholding. This is not just physical sustenance but also spiritual and emotional support. Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as the sustainer of life, as seen in Nehemiah 9:21, where God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness. This sustaining power is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who sustains all things by His powerful word (Hebrews 1:3). David's confidence in God's sustenance is a testament to his relationship with God, trusting Him to provide all that is necessary for life and godliness. https://biblehub.com/psalms/3-5.htm ​