Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
My doctor suggested a sleep study for me because I was experiencing fatigue, and they discovered I was having dozens of sleep apneas during the night. It was an easy fix. Now I wear a CPAP breathing mask, which reminded me of a gas mask at first, but it has made a drastic change in my energy level and attitude.
I was lying in bed one night,
feeling grateful to be able to fall asleep with “peace of mind”.
…thinking about that strange expression, “Peace of Mind”,
and praying for all the people in the world who don’t have it.
How many people struggle with fear? How many wives fall asleep wondering if they will be awakened by an angry husband after a long night of drinking? How many children fall asleep worrying if they will be bullied tomorrow? Or afraid they will be molested during the night? Or if they will wake up to the sound of fighting? How many people will wake to the sound of gunshots? Or sirens? Or screaming? How many worry that they won’t wake up at all?
I want to make sure I don’t take my peace of mind for granted.
This painting hangs directly across from my bed,
and serves as a gentle reminder of how fortunate I am.
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