As I lay me down to sleep I thank the Lord for all the blessings I have received today.
I think of all the things I have taken for granted this day - health, peace, safety of family members, food on the table, water, electricity, my air-conditioned bedroom, clean beddings and fluffy pillows and the promise of sweet slumber. Ahh Lord, thank you so much for these comforts.
As I lay me down to sleep I think of what I did today to please the Lord.
I remember passing by a blind man begging at a street corner and how I took one 20-peso bill from my wallet to give to him. Did that please the Lord? The old blind man surely needed more. I definitely could have given more. Giving away that 20-peso bill didn't hurt me, really. I vividly recall someone saying , "If it doesn't hurt then it ain't charity at all." I should have given a 100-peso bill instead. Would that have been more pleasing to God? And so I pray Lord, please give me another day so I can learn to be more charitable.
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As I lay me down to sleep I try to remember any feelings of envy during the day.
Did I get jealous about the successes of others? Did I envy a Steemit post that earned hundreds of dollars but in my opinion isn't nearly as good as my post which earned only Stents (short for Steemit cents)? Shouldn't I have been happy for the author's success instead and asked God to bless him even more? Did I for a moment think that the author could be financially challenged and needed the Rewards to solve some of his problems? O Lord, teach me to be generous in my heart as well.
As I lay me down to sleep I go over the many times I was impatient today.
Did I get to the point of silently cursing delays? Did I jostle and jockey for a more favorable position in a queue at the expense of those patiently waiting their turn? While driving today, did I cut another vehicle just so i can jump several cars in line without care about how my action would have caused others further delay? Lord, teach me to be patient. I need more time, please.
As I lay me down to sleep, I wonder, "Did I take the name of the Lord, my God, in vain?"
Did I speak bad about anyone today? Did I raise my voice in anger over someone who made a mistake instead of trying to see whether that person actually needed help because of a personal problem? Did I utter profanities over the slightest things that upset me? Lord, teach me to be kind with my words. Grant me another tomorrow to learn this virtue.
As I lay me down to sleep I try to recall if today I coveted anyone or any of their possessions.
Did I have impure or immodest thoughts that are surely most unpleasing to God? O Lord, not only in words but in thoughts as well, grant me purity.
And, as I lay me down to sleep I beg the Lord's forgiveness and understanding.
For once again I have failed miserably in doing His will and pleasing Him today. I know I will fail again tomorrow. But for as long as he gives me another day to live I know He wants me to try again and again and again.
I pray to God my soul to keep
And if I die before I wake
I pray to God my soul to take.
Very nice reflection my dear friend.
FUR'd
Thanks @bycoleman. I'd say Thoughts has got a lot to do with this : ) Will drop by your place later before calling it a night.
Inspiration is not self generated. Thanks for the constant injection.
Blessings!
I see you're using F.u.rEd now too hahahaha
That's a very nice post. It covers almost all the activities we do in a day. From charity to taming the tongue to envy to any other thing I can think of. Continue to do the good work and God will surely bless you.
Thank you for your kind comments @ gadol. We are all called to do the good work of the Lord. Let us answer His call.
What a prayer! This is very humbling.
As I am humbled by your reply. Thank you very much for taking the time out to read this.
That is interesting to have so many thoughts before your go to bed. I usualy don't last to much and I fall asleep :)
@adriangriga This is so true. These many thoughts come to me only when I find it hard to sleep. And surprisingly this happens quite a lot nowanights. Probably having a megadose of "Thoughts" at @bycoleman : ) But if I may suggest, choose at least one thought or two before you sleep. The first one for me is the most important then add another one. And your off to dreamland. Thanks for visiting. I really appreciate it.
FUR :) haha
@gems.and.cookies,
Beautiful sentiment. Being thankful makes for a better world ... and better people.
So true. So true. And what a wonderful world that would be. Thanks for dropping by @quillfire. Appreciate it very much.