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I successfully managed to avoid sleeping properly last night. This was not a deliberate endurance challenge or some kind of well paid medical experiment. More of a consequence of allowing myself to get on the treadmill of worrying about things. Things which I knew I could do nothing about in the early hours of the morning, but somehow decided were still worth ruminating on for prolonged periods.

Jesus famously taught us not to worry about tomorrow. In fact, he followed up this statement by pointing out the reason for not worrying-that tomorrow has enough trouble of its own and there is therefore no need to add to the troubles each day brings.

After reading such statements, I wonder how it is that some sections of Christianity focus on the concept that following Jesus is some guarantee of an easy ride. He certainly never taught that, and that is not the road that was before him during his earthly ministry.

But I find it encouraging knowing that my Saviour understands the world in which I live. And whereas my worries may not dissolve overnight, I can take solace in the fact that one day, all will be restored with no more tears and no things to fret over.

In the meantime, I understand today why it's important not to worry. Because my lack of sleep yesterday due to worries can have a ruinous impact on my day today. And that could mean mistakes made, words misspoken and generally cause more things to worry about.

If only I'd reread that passage in Matthew 6:24-34 last night. Maybe I would have slept better.