Psalm 4:8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

It is reported that somewhere around or over 50 million Americans have trouble sleeping. Many of them have to use some sort of sleep aid just to get minimum rest. Stress is a major contributing factor. Another is worry. We as a nation are letting our lifestyles ruin our health. The sleep issues are a result.

King David was not a perfect man. He was promiscuous. His family was in conflict and he even had an innocent man killed due to his adulterous behavior. He had many sleepless nights. But when he repented of his sin God forgave him and he wrote the above scripture. This is not by any means looking over his sin. But it shows the power of forgiveness by a loving God.

When we have a relationship with gracious and merciful God it changes everything. Our lives get better. Our sleep gets better and we feel a sense of comfort. Our soul is connected to His Spirit and we commune. The only way to experience this is to know and submit to the Lordship of King Jesus. Do you know Him today? If so you can be a man after Gods own heart like King David.