The Problem of Sleeplessness

Why do so many people struggle to sleep, even when they’re exhausted? Jeff explores the problem of sleeplessness and the hidden spiritual and emotional factors that keep us awake at night. Through Scripture, Church wisdom, and real-life examples, Jeff shows how worry, anxiety, and misplaced priorities rob us of peace and how turning our hearts back to God restores us.

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Scripture References

Old Testament

• Daniel 2:1 – King Nebuchadnezzar’s troubled spirit and sleeplessness
• Psalm 121:3–4 – God neither slumbers nor sleeps
• Proverbs 6:9–11 – Excessive sleep and poverty
• Proverbs 20:13 – Warning against loving sleep
• Psalm 127:2 – God gives sleep to His beloved
• Psalm 36:4 – Sin plotted on one’s bed
• Proverbs 4:14–16 – The wicked robbed of sleep
• Proverbs 3:24–26 – Sweet sleep for those who trust the Lord
• Psalm 91:1–6 – Dwelling in the shadow of the Almighty
• Psalm 3:5 – “I lie down and sleep… the Lord sustains me”
• Psalm 4:8 – Peaceful rest in God’s protection
• Ecclesiastes 5:12 – Sweet sleep of a laborer
• Psalm 119:62 – Rising at midnight to praise God
• Psalm 23 – Trusting the Lord as Shepherd

New Testament

• Matthew 8:23–27 – Jesus sleeping during the storm
• Matthew 6:25–33 – Do not be anxious; seek first the Kingdom
• Philippians 4:6–7 – Prayer conquers anxiety and brings peace
• Matthew 11:28–29 – “Come to me… and I will give you rest”

Practical Takeaways

• Redirect your heart to God before bedtime
• Avoid screens, sugar, and heavy stimulation late at night
• Pray instead of scrolling when sleep won’t come
• Examine your conscience and seek reconciliation
• Establish a healthy nighttime routine rooted in Scripture
• Give God an honest day’s work
• Trust the Lord with your fears and uncertainties