Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you tossing and turning long after you thought you’d be asleep? Do all your efforts at falling asleep only lead to you being more awake, not less?

This isn’t an ad for a mattress or a pillow. It’s not a commercial for a pill that helps you sleep without leaving you feeling groggy in the morning. This is where I give you a suggestion or two.

Maybe you can’t sleep for a reason. Maybe God’s putting someone or something on your mind that you need to pray for.

Search your mind. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Pray about it. Whose name comes first to your mind? Pray for that person.

And when you pray, thank God in advance like He’s already done the thing you prayed for. I’m not saying “name it, claim it.” What I am saying is that if God doesn’t answer your prayer like you wanted, it’s only because He has something better in mind.

Just a suggestion. I’m not saying you’ll sleep better, although you might after releasing your worry to God. I am saying that the whole pray without ceasing thing is a pretty goof idea.

PS My cat never has trouble falling asleep. Maybe I should take a few pointers from her.