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 a curious follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received miraculous healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I received a challenge to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by my fearful living choices. It was my two sons, who loved me enough to confront me with the truth. They called out the hypocrisy of fear, and I am forever thankful. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. Years ago, with my eyes open to my sin of unbelief I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. God has been faithful to teach me, grow me up, and help me to let go of all the things that used to mean security to me. 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 in love with Jesus through His word; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 36 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have helped to grow two young men, who are now married with their own families. God is continuing to help them write their own faith stories. Additionally, we share our home with an old rescue pup. I look forward to having you join me here to fix our eyes on Jesus and shine with His radiance, Lisa Psalm 34:5