You know those times in your life where you feel like you are stuck in an “ugly rut”? Nothing seems to go right, there is more dark than light, more yuck than yummy, more saying NOOOOO than yes, you get the picture! These seasons are REAL. They are not fun. In fact, sometimes they are simply awful, terrible, and seem unbearable. Yet, God allows us to walk through them. He brings us out on the other side. He uses this time to refine us, teach us, change us, bring us closer to Him, and ultimately to show His glory! Sometimes it is truly the worst that brings out the best… like the saying “beauty to ashes”. We’ve all heard it. When you look back on these times of trials, have you seen the truth in the saying? He is still there… cling to Him, His promises, His word.
I know that it seems like nothing new… but I am not sleeping again. I am not even sleeping a wink some nights… like not-at-all. It is horrible. I hurt, ache, and am overly emotional. These last two weeks now have been the worst I’ve had in about two years. I feel desperate, upset, and simply tired. I told Cory just the other day that I know God knows how much longer I will have these three kiddos at home before they are off on their own adult adventures. But I am upset that I have to feel like I do during all of this time in these special moments of their youth. I want to feel good. I want to be able to go run with them in our fields, shoot hoops with Hayden, build forts with Lucy, explore with Grey, and be fun!!! He knows all of this, and yet I am still in this mess… Because even when the sleep doesn’t come… He is still here! He will not leave me, He will not leave you. He is here, and I will bring my praises and my worries to him.
So, for now; I am earnestly praying for healing, sleep, rest, answers. I know that my recent posts including this one sound so ugly. I have been wanting to write and yet haven’t because I want to write about happy things, easy times, and FUN! So, I am going to do two things in my upcoming posts. I want to share with you about how much I am sleeping at night, and would ask you to join me in praying I can sleep! (Not sleeping will kill you… it is vital… please, please, please pray). And I am also going to share with you some of the beauty that I have seen through these last 11-ish years now that I have been dealing with this! You see… that is the greatest thing about all of this. The amount of good, beauty, and blessings that God has given during this season have wayyyyy outweighed the ugly. Let’s dwell on the good while we pray for the bad… I always feel better when my attitude is fixed on praise even when the world around me may be spinning in muck!
These three have stolen my heart… their laughter is contagious and their love is overwhelming!
Some specific prayers for our family include:
Sleep for me… obviously!
(energy to teach school, keep our home tidy, be creative and think ahead with our meals)
More jobs and retainer work for Cory’s business www.lonemill.com
Continued guidance in parenting these three incredible kiddos
We are searching for some calves and a special horse to add to our ranch.
I need to be dedicated to working out again… hard to start over… AGAIN
Thank you to each of you for praying… They are each heard, and we are sooooo thankful!
Thank you for writing Dani. Feels like a sacred echo to me. Praying for you and your sweet family.
Janine, You dear and sweet friend! The Lord actually put you on my heart a couple weeks ago and I need to call you! Thank you for your prayers… Expect a call soon Lovely! Hugs, Dani
I pray you will be filled with peace and comfort and have many nights of restful sleep. I pray God rejuvenates you and guides you in all areas of your life
I am so blessed Emily! Thank you!!! Dani
I have been dealing with extreme insomnia for just over a year now, so I feel your pain. I also have chronic widespread pain in my joints and muscles and was recently told that I have fibromyalgia. I started taking Cymbalta, which has helped lessen the pain, but my insomnia is still there. I hope and pray that you, or should I say we, start getting some good sleep soon. Take care!
Sara, I will be praying for your sleep and pain as well! I believe that He is our ultimate Healer and cannot wait to hear praise reports from you soon! In Him, Dani
I will be praying for you and your family’s needs. You have a lovely family.
God is good always!!!
Always Kim! Love having those prayers! Hugs, Dani
I’m praying for you. Please know that God is still good. Even when our circumstances are hard. He is still working all things for our good.
Yes!!! McKenzie, thank you so much for your prayers for our family and my health! He IS always good!!! Hugs, Dani
In the name of JESUS let sleep and peace come to you! I pray and agree with everything you are praying for. I know the feeling all to well. But I also know that our God is a big and courageous God he will give rest to the weary! Thank you Jesus for this amazing family protect them keep them and show reveal yourself to them it’s in your name I pray Amen.
Thank you Sarah! Your prayers are such a gift, Dani
friend, oh, I feel for you. I don’t know what is going on about your sleep, but let me tell you, the problems I had getting sleep took me to the point of searching alternative solutions, and I found some good ones in two things: Young Living Essential Oils, and increased magnesium (learned about through a fabulous Facebook group). Please let me know if you want to know more (I supplied my email with this post). While I realize this may sound like a pitch, the fact is that I am getting full nights sleeps now. It is amazing to have found a solution for myself. The feeling of not being sleep deprived is an incredible one! Blessings!
May God reach down and close your eyes and get a full nights rest! I share your pain! I know what it’s like to not sleep a wink, that you watch the sun set and rise in the same day. I too have laid in bed and the minutes on the clock go by so slowly. You think ok if I fall asleep now I will get XX amount of hours sleep. No matter what you do, nothing works! Days go buy and you are getting SO worn down you can’t stand it. Your mood and thoughts are like sandpaper. As you say your prayers tonight, please say one for me. I suffer from horrible migraines, recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, depression, and anxiety. My husband and I are having major problems and to top it all off, my doctor called today and my pap smear came back abnormal. Im feeling very overwhelmed right now!
Dear Jesus, Would you please heal Kerri. Bring healing in her body, restore her marriage, and bring her to YOU. Please bring her rest, deep, deep rest. Please be the center of her marriage. Bring her husband and herself to prayer together daily. Drench her in your peace and joy!
I struggle with those migraines and have since I was 5. Now my oldest does too… I will continue to pray for you sweet one! Remember that you are a Child of the One- True King… just like that beautiful song declares. Give it all to Him, over and over again! Hugs, Dani
Prayers sent for you!
Thank you so much Brittney! Loves, Dani
I just found your blog…please know that you are in my prayers… praying for healing for your body…. a dear friend of mine found healing on a cellular level through redox signalling molecules…(don’t ask me what it is too scientific for my brain to comprehend 😉 Maybe it will help you too…. Here is my website http://www.aliciasue.teamasea.com (check out the video) Also here is another website with more information…. http://www.amazingmolecules.com check out the Health and Wellness video and the Doctors and Science also the Quick Draw….(they all are good and informative) Again praying the you find the answers to your prayers and your health is restored! God is good!!!
I have printed out your post and will be praying for you.
Wow… way to put actions to words Stephanie! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I know He is hearing each one and I am truly humbled by your response! God Bless YOU, Dani
Was having sleep troubles also, though not as severe as yours, saw this post on a ministry Facebook post and this word spoken in season did the trick:
The Lord gave me these scriptures as a prophetic declarations for this season in people’s lives;
Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.” Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. (Isaiah 35:3-6)
Let the weak say, “I am strong!” (Joel 3:10 NIV)
If you are suffering from;
1- depression
2- fatigue
3- suicidal thoughts
4- exhaustion
5- disorientation
6- hopeless
7- disillusionment
8- discouragement
9- feeling overwhelmed
10- anxiety or panic
11- any other negative mental or emotional condition…
Receive this word and let it set you free to live again, love again, and dream again. #kvm
Thanks so much for stepping out on this blog and sharing! I think that those two verses should be the next I put to memory! Many Hugs, Dani
Dani – oh sister, I read your post as a link through Unveiled Wife’s FB post and I just kept nodding my head in agreement! I’m there with you. Going on year three of this trial with you. I will pray for you! Praying that God will give you rest and that you are able to be kind, patient, and loving to those around you during this difficult trial. May God bless you with wisdom and comfort.
Erinn…. I am so sorry to hear about your battle with this too! It is not easy. I would love to join you in praying for you and your family through this time as well! Thank you soooooo very much for your prayers! Hugs, Dani
As we continue to pray, please pray for a dear friend of mine. Her name is Geraldine.i don’t know her much, we met on Facebook and I felt the Lord really wanted me to keep in contact with her. We never met but she confided in me via email that her husband hit her and that she wants out of the marriage, she is afraid that her husband could end up physically hurting the children too. I encouraged her in the Lord and reminded her of the love of God for her and her husband. Please do join us (Geraldine and I) as we continue to trust God for complete restoration in her marriage. ‘What God put together, no man can separate’.
Thank you
Madonna
Dearest Madonna and Geraldine, The prayers start NOW! God’s heart is always restoration in marriage. Though this is such a tough one since it is physical too. I will pray for strength, discernment in the situation for Geraldine, and for God’s divine purpose and plan to be fulfilled in their entire families lives! Thanks so much for sharing! Let’s stay in touch, Danielle
Hi Danielle,
I saw this post from Jen. And thought, oh wow! She blogs too! Of course she does… lol
Anyway, it was really good to get to meet you a little bit last Monday night at the ladies night out and I wanted to tell you I am praying for you. Let me know if you need anything. A meal. Time out to chat with another homeschooling mom that “gets” it…
You’ve got my email now… so don’t be shy!
Hi Angie, Thanks so much for reaching out! I am soaking up these little times of being together and learning about you and your sweet family! God told me to start writing this blog two years ago… and of course I started and then continually found it to be interrupted, etc… I have once again committed to writing again and am excited to see how He uses this story of His in my body! I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to meet up and chat! Let’s do make it happen! Hugs, Dani
I don’t usually comment on blog post but having suffered from the affliction of insomnia for a prolonged period of time my heart truly goes out to you! In my case it was a strategic attack from the enemy who is a thief, a sleep stealer and seeks to wear out the saints. In desperation I sought the Lord and overtime He showed me the way out. He showed me that anything that does not lineup with His word is subject to change, that even though the insomina was manifesting in full swing it was a lie, a deception. For It is written, ‘God grants His beloved sleep,’ psalm 127:2 which is either the truth or it isn’t and I chose to believe it is and through the finished work of Jesus Christ I have a blood bought right to a peaceful nights sleep. He instructed me to thank Him in advance that I was a great sleeper and to praise Him for a good nights rest even before there was any sign of that being a reality. That after asking for prayer from a select few I was to cease from discussing it further with anyone, my husband, friends etc the only words to leave my mouth concerning this issue were thanksgiving and the prescription of God’s word. I was also lead to bind the tormenting spirit of insomina and command it in the name of Jesus Christ to depart from me. This felt odd and when I started to follow these instructions the insomnia got worse…but we walk by faith and not by sight! I persevered and overtime God gave me complete victory in this area, I am now a wonderful sleeper! And if there is any sign of this trying to sneak back on me I immediately follow Gods previous guidelines and it departs pretty quickly! There are also practical things we can do, every case is different for some it might be simply a vitamin or mineral deficiency. I pray that God shows you your path to freedom, that He gives you wisdom and discernment, strengthens you In this battle and comforts and encourages you. Hang in there your breakthrough is coming!
Leigh… That is such a wonderful story of how God has healed your body! Thank you for your encouragement! Keep in touch, Dani
I’ll pray for your sleep problems. It may be while I’m awake in the wee hours of the morning. I suffer from insomnia too. Mine is caused by fibromyalgia and arthritis in my hips and back. It’s hard to function on little to no sleep, I know. My suggestion is to pray or read when you can’t sleep. It may not put you to sleep, but at least it’s productive. Hope you can get some sleep tonight.
Dear Liz, I will be praying for you to have true, and deep rest. You need a divine healing from our Great God, and I am going to ask Him for just that! Sometimes I think He just wants to hear from me in the middle of the night and I too enjoy that prayer time with just the two of us! Hugs. Hugs. Hugs, Dani
Dani,
I will be praying with you regarding your needs listed above. As you said, He will be your strength, comfort, peace, strong tower, everything you need… I also wanted to offer a possible assist if I may. I am in no way trying to sell you on the Advocare line, I wanted to offer my prayers and if you have not tried it, offer to send you a sample of our Sleep Works product. Battling this as long as you have, you may have tried our products, but if not, I would be delighted to send you some for free. I listed my site above so you may review the products yourself and see if you’ve used them before. I myself have trouble sleeping at times and it has helped. I would also like to send you a sample of our Spark drink to possibly help get you through the day (especially after a sleepless night). I know you probably get spam on here all of the time but this is not that. I wouldn’t offer if I had not experienced the benefits for myself. I am 35 years old and this is the first year of my life that I have not been on medication for my Asthma all year. Steroids and antibiotics almost every month for 34 years can be taxing on a body, especially an overweight body like mine. I purposed in my heart to live healthy and started taking my vitamins regularly, eating healthy and working out and within the last year, I’ve been to the Doctor 1 time for a sick visit and my body was almost healed when I went and as a bonus, I’ve lost 72lbs. That is my miracle. God led me to these products and I have never in my life been this healthy physically. Praying with you for your miracle!
I will pray for you. I have been exactly where you are, it was a very desperate time for me, hard to put into words. It sounds like you have been struggling with this for a very long time … have you seen your doctor about this? Maybe there is something going on in your body preventing you from sleeping.
I cannot imagine being a momma and not sleeping & trying to function the best you can on deprived sleep ….. Do you know why your not sleeping ? Health issues ect ??
My husband is a firefighter Paramedic & I know his life is at risk with the job … But the thing I worry about the most is his deprivation of sleep !! Can kill him faster then anything else !!!
I will say a prayer for you and your family … Try Melatonine ….. I have a water Ionizer & I have many health issues … The Molecular Hydrogen in the water has brought my health to the next level … And my sleep is always solid now … Something to consider !! H2 is very theraputic to the human body and will help in all health areas …..
God Bless you & your Family !!
Us moms gotta support EACHOTHER =)
Prayers being said now!
Ashley… Thank YOU! So wonderful knowing that you are there on your knees for me! Hugs, Dani
My heart knows your pain. Not that I’m not sleeping a wink, but I haven’t slept well in over two years. The health problems because of it are starting to catch up with me now. You write the words as if they were coming from me. I will lift you up and pray that soon we will both be resting the way our bodies need.
Summer, I am adding your name to my prayer list now! You are dear. You are loved. You are His!!! He will not fail you… Hang onto His promises, write them on your mirrors, put sticky notes in your car! And know that you are in my prayers! Keep in touch so we can share of His great testimony soon! Your Sis, Dani
Hi, I will be glad to pray for you. I have watched my husband struggle with sleep issues for nearly 20 years and I have seen how difficult it has been for him. It is also difficult for me as I am sure it is for your husband as he worries about you and your health. I know it still worries me day after day for my husband.
Lord, I ask that you place your healing hands on this precious lady and bring her to complete healing of her sleep issues. Give her body a peaceful and restful sleep like she has not felt in a very long time. Lord, I also ask that you bring peace and no worry to her husband and children as they watch her heal and rest. She has obviously been dealing with this for a long time and her body and soul are tired and weary. As you tell us to do Lord, we are coming to you to seeking rest and renewal for this whole family, especially the mother, wife and keeper of the home; the teacher. Lord, she has so many endless responsibilities that she is really relying on your guidance to get her to this healing place.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Anna, Your prayer in those sweet words was the most wonderful thing to read! I will treasure it for sure, and have been reading it over and over since I received it today! I am Blessed by your friendship in action… Stay with me on this blogging journey, so we can both see God answer both our prayers! He will! Hugs, Dani
I don’t know if you’ve ever tried the 4,7, 8 method for sleep but if you haven’t, its worth a try. In the meantime, I will absolutely pray that you will be able to get plenty of sleep. Basically you have to inhale ( through your nose) for four seconds, hold that breath for 7 seconds and then exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. then you continue to do that until you fall asleep-I hope it works!! God’s blessings!
Denise
Hi Denise, So funny that you asked that… I have just learned of it a couple days ago and am trying it nightly! Have you tried it yet? I haven’t had success with it yet… but I don’t give up easily! Will continue to try! Thanks a bunch! Dani
I learned of your struggle through the Unveiled Wife FB page and I am now praying for you. I feel your pain because I went through exactly what you are going through now. I remember the nights that I would lay awake with nothing on my mind and still sleep would not come. I had days where I would run 3 miles, pushing myself forward, and still would not sleep. I know the frustration of people telling me what things to do to make myself tired enough to sleep, as if I was not tired after multiple nights of absolutely no sleep. I have found medical relief after a 3-year struggle and I would love to share with you in hopes you have a similar issues as I had. Please email me if I can be of any help at all, but I will be praying none-the-less.
God Bless
Donna, Thanks more than you know for your fervent prayers! They are needed and are soooo very special to me! I would love to hear of your journey in sleep! Email me: dani@beautyfullmess.com anytime! Can’t wait to hear from you soon! God Bless YOU!
I’ve had various sleep issues. It’s been a journey the past 15 yrs, from going to Naturopathic Docs, and now I see a Chiropractor who practices kineselogy. She has really helped me figure out some things that have been overlooked. I have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, but really it has to do with my body being out of balance. Basically my nervous system, thymus, adrenals, and hormones were all out of whack…and I had to focus on healing one thing at a time. So we started with working (accu-pressure) on my pituitary gland (nervous system) and a thymus supplement. It took few months before my body could even tolerate the adrenal supplement I needed, in order to heal. But eventually we added that in, and now I am doing so much better and getting more sleep…and less pain.
I’ve had good seasons and bad, and now I see they were all related to adrenal issues and candida issues. Which is another component for healing adrenals. If your gut is not working, or is irritated and inflamed, from poor diet and food allergies/sensitivities, your body won’t make the proper balance of hormones needed for adrenals and such, and it also won’t absorb anything you may be taking to heal it. There is much more I could explain that might give you some relief and healing.
Not sure all you may have looked into, but I would love to help you in any way I can. I know your adrenals are shot from lack of sleep. I personally think you should just put off anything extra. Sleep whenever you can, to start to heal those adrenals. Just focus on healing. I have some great articles that explain the vicious cycle adrenal fatigue will put you into…and pain it causes in the body…particularly for me it is my hips down. It is interesting how the more tired I become through the day, or if I stay up past 1030pm, the pain starts to intensify. I had an awful episode on New Years Eve. I should have known better, because sleeping before 11pm is crucially for healing the body, but i stayed up…and around 11:30pm I felt it, the pain was getting bad, fast. It got so bad that I ended up not getting to sleep till 4am…because the pain kept me awake. Anyways please feel free to pm me. I feel for you, dear momma. I know your trials.
I know too, and God has made it clear that there is also emotional healing that needs to take places in order for my body to physically heal. Maybe your mind needs a deep healing rest, like mine. Limiting info that is coming into your mind. Saying no.
I have really been seeking His guidance in what HE is calling me to during this season, and not taking anything else on but that. I am making margins in my life, and making rest, true rest, a part of my life from here on out. I don’t read anything upsetting, or too intense the hour before I am preparing to sleep. I turn down all the lights…take a bath with relaxing essential’s, listen to relaxing music, and don’t get on the computer. It really helps…so does deep breathing…slows everything down.
Elise, Sooooo wonderful to hear of your testimony in this! He is so faithful… I too am really working on saying “yes” only to the things that help me get better. Many hugs, Dani
Dear Elise, we have more in common than you likely know! Thanks so very much for sharing your story… stay with me in this blogging journey as I cannot wait to see how the Lord uses our stories to help others! Hugs, Dani
Dear Dani,
You’ve surely heard or read this by now…”thank goodness I’m not the only one”! Reading what you’ve written brought that sigh of relief to me. You are not alone. Obvious though it may seem to us who know our God is Mighty, you are not alone due to those of us in the “rut” with you. I recently, as in yesterday, posted on facebook how disappointed I was in my parenting and that sometimes I stink. Here’s the odd part of that for me yesterday, it wasn’t like a parenting incineration, yet it felt like “henny penny the sky is falling”. By the end of the day, my 14 year old son mentioned he could see sadness in my eyes. What?! I’ll get up and do the “I’m a happy mom and wife jig” and all will be well. Not so, the little cloud of “Pig Pen” dust seemed to surround me. It has subsided and I’m focusing on all I know to do, praise, read the Word, focus my mind on what is working well, feeling well etc. All that to thank you for posting your honest living. It helps.
As for where you find yourself at the moment. Yes! I will pray for your sleep to return in fullness. I will pray as Prov. 3:24 says, “when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet”; and I love the translation that says “you will rest without a worry and sleep soundly”.
All God’s best to you!
Kimber… you are such a dear! Your analogy is the absolute cutest and yet such an honest one I can tell. Just remember that in these “rut” like moments and in the not-the-greatest of days… Jesus picked you to be those littles mommy. He knows exactly what they need, and He chose you to be theirs! It is “beauty-full” and it is His! Blessiings to you! Dani
Maybe you need to see a dr? There have been many times in my life when i battled insomnia and I was suffering from anxiety and didnt even know it. I started taking a very low dose of remeron at night which helps with anxiety and sleep. Also started taking Valerian, st johns wort and melatonin. Dont be embarrassed to take something. Sleep is super important as you know
I praying Psalm 91 over you!
Thank you soooo much Rachael… I know He hears each one of them and I am forever grateful!
I will pray earnestly for sleep for you. You have a beautiful family and God has blessed you. I have trouble with anxiety and extreme worrying. It keeps me awake at night and sometimes makes me pysically ill. I know this is not what God wants for me, so please pray that I can let go of some of this.
Praying for peaceful, rest filled, healing sleep. I went through a period when I was first diagnosed with Graves Disease that I was unable to sleep. It was awful being so exhausted yet unable to find relief in sleep. For months I went without and only slept when my body was so exhausted I couldn’t move. Years later I still have trouble sleeping as I have my whole adult life’s though no to the extreme it was right after the Graves diagnosis. Lifting you up in prayer that God bestows on you the healing sleep you deeply need in order to carry on with your daily mom and wife duties. Your sister in God’s Grace. Josie
Dear Dani,
I myself have been operating on about 4 hours of sleep (only about 1 hr. sound sleep) for months now. Some days I can barely articulate a full sentence or drive home safely from work, so I can’t even imagine NO sleep. I keep praying for strength and I also pray the same for you!
May the Lord lay his hand on you and provide you the opportunity to sleep for your health, family, and overall well being.
In God’s Name, AMEN!
I’m so sorry for your health struggles. I would like to share some information with you about how I got help with my adrenal fatigue issues. I don’t want to put a lot of information here because I don’t want it to become an advertisement for the natural product that I use. If you are interested in more information, please let me know and I would be happy to help you out.
Love & Prayers
Magnesium, omega 3’s and visit a chiropractor. That is how I finally started sleeping again after a stressful time in my life.
Praying for you to get a restful sleep!
As one enduring extended illness and prednisone-induced insomnia, I can relate to so much of what you’ve written. This line here: “have been wanting to write and yet haven’t because I want to write about happy things, easy times, and FUN!” But you know, so much of what I wrote in tough times last year seems to have been most helpful to others. Keep writing and we’ll be praying!
Jen 🙂
Praying that you will lie down and sleep in peace. My His mercy renew you, heal you and restore you. May hope overflow and the calm of His Spirit fill your soul.
Bless you.
Dawn
To the demon that is plaging Dani’s sleep….I rebuk you in the name of Jesus! She is covered by the blood of Christ and you have no athority over her or anyone in her family! You must leave her body and her home now!!!!!I demand this in Jesus’s name….
Father, please wrap your arms around Dani as she fights this battle with this demon that has plaged her sleep. protect her, hold her, and give her the peace she needs to relax and sleep. Nurish her body so that she can continue to take on the responsablities that her family is counting on her for. she loves you Father! Father thank you for your son, thank you for his sacrifice for us, thank you for your everlasting love! In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen
When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24 ASV)
Exercise is a great stress reliever. When I lost my daughter and couldn’t sleep I started bike riding and it helped me to rest better. Just a thought my sister in Christ! Prayers and love sent your way!
Count with my prayerss, I’ll be praying for you from Guatemala. I hope you get some sleep soon. Try working out, it could help you. I’m catholic, and one thing that gives me a lot of peace and let’s me have so great sleep is praying the Rosary. God bless you and your family.
Heavenly father, your word says, “if two of you agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by your father in heaven”, so we come before you in agreement, asking (and by asking we mean placing a demand on all that’s already done in the Spirit realm) for restful sleep and restoration. I pray that you keep her in perfect peace because her mind stays on you. Because she trusts in you (Is 26:3); casting the whole of her care (all anxieties, all worries, all concerns once and for all) on you father. (1 Pe 5:7 amp). We decree she walks in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, Faithfulness and self-control. In Jesus mighty name, Amen!
I will be praying for you to sleep a restful, dreamless sleep soon as well as praying for your family. My husband is having a sleep problem right now too, not as bad as yours but a couple of weeks of not sleeping properly can wear one out and it’s wearing him out. I’m praying for him and will add your petitions to my prayers too. God bless!
Oh my gosh..i feel like you are writing about My story from several years ago..I struggled with severe insomnia all of a sudden..it lasted 2 years…i spent so many days and nights just begging God to make it stop..i couldn’t take it ..the non stop struggling, no end in sight, ,and no relief because of the insomnia the days and nights were soooo long with no breaks from struggling and barely able to get through my days the next day…HE led me to an amazing nutritionist who had me take a supplement called 5htp by a company called Metabolic Maintanance..it was SUCH a HUGE answer to prayer for me and ws the ONLY thing to help my body start sleeping again…I now share about it with everyone i know going through insomnia like I did..I hope this is something you can look into, pray about and see if its something that you can try too 🙂 Praying for you tonight and will keep praying for you! Hugs! Jill
I am so sorry to hear that you are not sleeping. It is very hard to take care of kids, and keep up with the house work and not be a grouch when you don’t get enough sleep. Been there a few times.
Heavenly Father,
I come to you and ask that you help Dani get the sleep that she needs to keep her body going, so that she can keep going for her family. Lord, you know her needs, and we know you will provide. Please comfort her in times when she is tired Lord. Give her the strength to make it through the day, while loving her family the way you would. In Jesus precious name,
Amen!
I sincerely hope you get some much needed sleep soon!
Amy
I am so sorry to hear about the trials you are facing right now. I pray that God gives you rest. I pray that he gives you a peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding. No weapons formed against you shall prosper in Jesus name!
Lord I ask that you send protective angels to encamp around Dani as she lays in bed. May your angelic army fight off any demonic forces hindering her to get a peaceful night’s sleep. Please minster to her heart, mind, body soul, and spirit as she rests in your compassionate care tonight. Renew her from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet and make her whole. Thank you Jesus in advance for wrapping your arms around Dani and giving her sweet sleep tonight and the nights to follow! Praise you Jesus!! Amen :-)!!!
Praying!
Hello- I saw this and FB and felt moved to respond. First and foremost, I pray that His peace would overcome you and bring you rest! Secondly, and in no way is this a plug, I know many people who have suffered from similar issues and found relief from the product on the above website. I just wanted to share.
Blessings,
Stephanie Winkler
You are in my prayers,I too suffer from extreme insomnia and haven’t slept since Sept. And it has been totally Physically,Mentally and Emotionally exhausting!! I don’t know how much longer I can go on likethis,I have been to various Dr.s and been diagnosed with Nocturnal Panic and anxiety attacks,They are treating me with meds which only seem to make the problem worse!! It is the most horrible thing I’ve experienced and my health and Family are suffering because of it. I know that God promises that He will not put more on us than we can bear and I continue to trust him for healing!! Thank you for opening your heart to us it allows others who suffer from the same to be able to have a place to be transparent and open and we can all pray for one another!!! Love & Hugs to you!!!
Please God I ask for this wonderful mother, wife and follower of you to find rest for her body and soul. Let her experience some happy & easy soon! Amen
Hi! I have had those days when I would sit on the couch and wait for the sun to come up. I spent hours cleaning house. One day, I fell asleep while driving and crashed. I was put on sleeping pills to get my sleep rhythm back in sync. I hated the sleeping pills and was put on an anti-anxiety pill which was much better and felt like a more natural sleep. Stayed on them for just a short time and went on a bio-identical progesterone cream for night time (I was also going through menopause). I have no problem sleeping or falling asleep. I hated that time in my life and the fear of sleep and the fear of never falling asleep again.
I will be praying for you. I have seasons of issues with insomnia. I’ve found that a really good workout will get me to sleep. I only use natural supplements. Naturalcare’s Mood Fix and Anxiety Relief help immensely. Lemon Balm, Seven Blossoms, and Chamomile tea are also amazing. I hope you’ll give these a try. God bless you.
I will definitely be praying for you. I deal with the same issue. I went 3 days straight one week last month, with very little sleep before or after that stretch. I don’t think people who have never battled this fully understand how much it infiltrates every area of life. I’ve been battling this since early puberty, and I’m just done. I know you are too!
Peaceful, deep, restful sleep. In Jesus’ name! I look forward to reading your updates!
Thank you so much for your willingness to be real. Life is not always pretty. I have endured many sleepless nights myself in the past and have prayed for a solution. God hears you and he will answer. Remember that he cares about the smallest details of our life and also remember that he doesn’t think like we do, so be open to whatever solution he may be leading you too. For me, it was Young Living essential oils and a CPAP machine. I would love to send you some samples of lavender if you would like to try. Thanks!
Psalms 127:2b says “He Gives His Beloved Sleep!”
You are His beloved so sleep is your portion as an heir of the Kingdom.
Father I decree and declare that your beloved daughter regains her sleep in Jesus Name and may it never leave. We stand with her declaring she gets a restful night every day as your strengthen her to serve you and her family! Thank you Jesus, Amen!