Short, but Meaningful to Me

The Lord showed Himself to me last night. I was extremely tired. I had a long day of schoolwork, work, making meals, and watching children all evening. One of the children, who’s 2, was having a hard time. He was honestly being very rude to me.
After I had finally gotten him to settle down, I sat on the edge of my bed. I simply closed my eyes. I was so tired. I didn’t catch it at the time, but my thoughts were definitely going down a negative and destructive path.
I heard someone coming down the hall towards my bedroom, so I opened my eyes. It was my 6-year-old brother.
All he said was ‘good night’, but I knew immediately that was God speaking to me through him. That was God’s way of showing me He cares. Not until later, when I was under my covers, ready to sleep, did I remember a quote. “When you feel down, depressed, or unmotivated, just go to sleep. Often all we need is some sleep.” Yeah, God was definitely telling me something there. I’m so glad He did!

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