How God healed me of sleeplessness and restlessness

I was young but troubled. I was only in my teens, but I was worried to death about my life: school, employment, and what the future holds in general. It was not long before I slid into sleeplessness. Evil foreboding came with it. I would always want to think everything through and have no loose end which was not happening. I couldn't trust the government, not with I saw the leaders were about or even my parents. I wanted to control and fashion everything out. The more I try, the more I lose.

As at this time, I already had a working knowledge of God but couldn't bring myself to trusting Him with everything. I had my own way, and I didn't want to submit that to Him. I was just like any proud man who feels he can do things by his might.

One day, I received a mail, and it was a magazine Enjoying everyday life from Joyce Meyer ministries. Instantly, I fell in love and began to read. I love the print quality, but I didn't know it was more than the print. In those lines tucked a verse from the bible that would set me free. The more I read Joyce Meyer the more I see what the ministry is about. It's essentially about enjoying the life God gave every man. I was not enjoying mine because it was befuddled with worry, anxiety, and evil foreboding. My mental health was in shambles.

Joyce Meyer continued to teach this till today even at 80 years of age! She teaches from the bible on how we can find freedom from the hurt of the past, healed emotionally, and find hope. She taught me of how I can yield my worry to God and receive his peace in place of fear. Are you worried about your future? Are you troubled by your past? It's the same cure. Jesus is the cure. Take all your burdens to the Lord.

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psalm 55:22).

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

These are the verses I began to meditate on instead of thinking of my fears. I fed my soul with the promises and assurances from God for my life. For instance, his promise is that it will be well with me. I would dwell on that instead of looking at the gloomy economy. Those fears would seek to engulf me, but I would resist the urge. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I would have the discipline to refuse and instead commit it to God in prayer. I would leave them there and refuse to think about it. That's how I found my peace and got healed of sleeplessness and restlessness. I couldn't sleep well before. I will roll on my bed until daybreak at times. No sound sleep until the rest of God entered my soul. All it takes is taking your pains to God, leave it there. If it tries to come back to your heart, tell the issues: “I already handed you to God. No more space!” If it tries again, do it again. I can tell you it won't give up easily, you won’t give up either. Don't give it attention or accommodation, push it back. After sometimes, it will give up if you won't give up resisting. The more you resist, the more you are building strength. You get that strength by meditating on the word, the assurance from God rather than feasting on your worries.

The love of God is real and helpful. He can be trusted if everything else has disappointed you. If you need prayer support, feel free to reach out. We believe in the power of prayer because we have a God who answers the prayers of those who call to Him.