Sound reminders...

Anyone who knows me well knows that I struggle with insomnia.  There are several contributing factors to this chronic situation, of course.  Yet I recently discovered an inexpensive and helpful tool.  It's a sound machine which plays various sounds for different time intervals.  Some of the sound choices include rain, a thunderstorm, a brook or a summer night.  It is not a total cure but it has helped me find rest much easier.  I began thinking.

As the machine plays, I become focused on the relaxing sound and often fall asleep long before the interval is finished. Instead of making lists, plans, strategies and solutions to every situation in life, my focus changes to something peaceful and soothing.  I wonder how much better each moment of my life would be if I would focus more on the One Who loves me, holds me, cares about me and guides me.  Instead of my initial reactions being quite strategic, I believe responses of quiet surrender to Him would be much more peaceful.  

Something I enjoy about my sound machine is that it brings back many precious memories of simpler times.  May I realize and remember the simple truth of His constant love and presence. I am amazed.  I am grateful.  I am never alone.<3~thl