How to Get Through the Day on No Sleep (Without Being Cranky!)
I have a decades long history with not sleeping. The worst of it was when I got about 30 minutes a night for months on end. We thought I was going to die. The body, the mind, nothing works right on little sleep. It’s a torture I wish upon no one.
It’s not even from anxiety or racing thoughts or busyness. I just don’t sleep. I lay there awake for hours in the pitch dark, because at least that’s resting my body.
Sleeplessness hit again last night. I’m running on about a third of the sleep I need, and I’m doing three times the work I normally do per day lately. Nothing right now feels natural. It’s all supernatural. But it doesn’t feel good to go on like this.
During the worst of my battles with sleeplessness, I wrote this simple desperate prayer. I got through each day of raising toddlers and military moves on no sleep but on the power of Holy Spirit alone. I don’t wish that refining fire on anyone, but if you happen to be in that position, may this prayer equip you today.
Here’s the simple and powerful prayer that got me through years of sleep deprivation. On no sleep, we can still operate in loving kindness through Holy Spirit power.
Sleep or no sleep, I am totally dependent on Your strength to get me through this day.
Please fill me with your Spirit and give me all the strength, energy, wisdom, and self-control I need for the day.
Help me work efficiently and love wholeheartedly.
In Jesus’ Name, amen
Til next time… Toodle-loo, and Peace be with you.
If you want to walk in full forgiveness and the full power of the Holy Spirit, here’s a prayer to ask Jesus to wash you clean and lead you in a new life.
If you decided to give your life to Jesus today, please let us know so we can share in your new joy! And seek out someone in your area who loves Jesus and walks in humility who can help show you the way.
