A Kiss from Rose | Sleepless Nights: Just You and Jesus
- alstonshropshire3
- Nov 5
- 2 min read
Some nights the pillow holds more tears than rest.
The room is quiet, but your mind is loud.
No notifications, no distractions—just you… and Jesus.
And somehow, in the stillness, He speaks.
📖 Scriptures for the Sleepless
“Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” — Psalm 121:4 (KJV)
“When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches. Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.” — Psalm 63:6–7 (NKJV)
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27 (KJV)
🕊️ In the Midnight Hour…
That’s when your soul starts asking the deep questions.
That’s when the replay button in your mind won’t stop.
That’s when doubt creeps in—but so does divine reassurance.
God does His deepest work in your darkest hours.
He doesn’t need a sunrise to shine—He is the light.
💡 Maybe the Sleepless Night Was the Appointment
Maybe He woke you not to disturb your rest—but to reconnect your soul.
Maybe the silence wasn’t absence, but an invitation.
Maybe the stillness wasn’t punishment, but preparation.
🔥 What to Do in Those Moments
Pray Out Loud — No filter, just honesty.
Read a Psalm — Let David’s midnight cries become your own.
Worship Softly — Even a hum can silence torment.
Write to God — Let the page carry what your heart can’t hold.
Speak His Promises — The enemy flees where faith is loud.
🙏🏽 Prayer for the Sleepless Soul
Lord,
When the world is asleep and my thoughts won’t let me be, meet me in the midnight hour.
Be my comfort, my calm, and my counselor.
Remind me that You’re wide awake, watching over me, working it all out.
Let my rest be rooted in trust—not in how things look, but in who You are.
Speak softly but clearly. I’m listening.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
💌 Grandma’s Corner Note
If you’re up when you should be sleeping, maybe heaven is trying to tuck something into your spirit.
Don’t fight the moment. Sit with God.
The same arms that cradle the stars… are cradling you.
You’re not alone. You’re just being heard in the dark. 💫
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