And so to be - a biblical view of sleep
Sleep is part of our created humanity, a good gift from God to be treasured and enjoyed; an earthly picture of a spiritual reality. In this reflection on sleep, Reynolds reflects on what the Bible has to say about sleep and rest, and how that can impact not only your night but your life. He includes his suggestions for turning off and enjoying rest.
Chapter 1: Night Night!
Examines how widespread sleeplessness and anxiety are, and how lack of sleep harms daily life, relationships, and mood.
Chapter 2: Good Night!
Explores the biblical view of sleep, showing that sleep is part of God's design and that lying down to sleep is an act of trust and dependence on a sovereign God.
Chapter 3: Sleep Tight!
Focuses on the unchanging, all-powerful God who never slumbers or sleeps, and invites believers to rest in His care.
Chapter 4: See you in the morning!
Looks at sleep as an earthly picture of a spiritual reality, connecting physical rest and waking to the Christian hope of resurrection and eternal life.
Chapter 5: Hope the bed bugs don't bite!
Offers practical, real-world suggestions and wisdom for turning off, winding down, and getting a good night's rest.
Chapter 6: Feeling sleepy now?
Concludes with reflections on sleep as a gracious, daily gift from God to be received with thankfulness.
