Contented Sleep.

~ Lisa Brittain

Do you ever try to remember what you were thinking right before you fell asleep? Or what you dreamt during the night?

I’ve been reading and thinking with Jesus this morning. Drinking my coffee. Looking at scripture. Listening to a song and a friend’s voice.

Suddenly it came back to me. That… Up there in the picture. That’s how I fell asleep last night.

I was so disturbed in my spirit thinking about all the people I love and care about who are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

What can I do?

Ask Jesus to help.

Jesus. You know him. And her. This married couple. And that family. And his addiction. And all about her fears and anxiety.

Jesus. You know the key and You possess the key to unlock their prison door.

Jesus. First open the eyes of their hearts to see the prison door.

Open the eyes of their hearts to see You present. With a key.

Open the ears of their spirit to hear Your invitation to come out.

Holy Spirit, woo. Entice. Direct. Comfort. Give these precious people courage to take a step out of darkness and into Your wonderful Light.

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Peace came over me. Because I had done all that I could do in that moment. I apparently fell asleep having placed every dear one into God’s protection and capabilities.

Thank You Lord for carrying the burdens and giving me rest. Sweet sleep. No worries. The sleep of a weaned child. Content.

Thank You also that You are trustworthy to do what only You can do for each one I have entrusted to Your care.

Amen.

Eyes on Jesus… You’re shining
~Lisa

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa