a good night's sleep?

I went to bed Wednesday looking forward to a full night of rest knowing I could sleep as late as I wanted or needed to. I have no appointments I need to be at or tasks I have to accomplish by a certain time today. After an hour I was no closer to sleep than I was when I laid down so I came downstairs and made a cup of herbal tea. It usually helps. 

This sleeplessness makes no sense to me.

I worked in the yard for about 6 hours so I am tired.

I did not drink coffee too late in the day.

I did not have any chocolate today.

I am not hurting.

I am not worried.

I am not stressed.

I am not planning anything.

I am not mourning.

I am not preparing to teach or speak.

There are not a million random thoughts running through my head.

As I sipped my tea I began to play a game on my computer. Recently that has been making me sleepy. It didn't work so I quit.

I watched the clock move forward and disgruntled thoughts began to form:

"Well, I guess since it is almost 4, now 5 AM, I will not be waking up early enough to be done cleaning by 1."

"What if someone calls before noon and I am still sleeping? What will they think?"

"Do I really care what they think? "

Before those frustrating thoughts snowballed into an avalanche, I mentally shook myself and began a new inner conversation based on truth.

"It doesn't matter what time I clean, it is the only thing I had planned for tomorrow. And if I don't feel like doing it when I get up, it can wait until Friday. Also, I can turn my phone on silent. I know that if it is a call I need to hear, God will make me aware of the phone vibrating, just He has in the past on more than one occasion."

Writing, thinking, praying and listening to some good Bible teaching has helped passed the time and dissolve the frustration. It's almost 6AM. I think I'll try again to get some sleep before I go on with my Thursday. Goodnight friends. Or good morning. Take your pick. I plan on both-just a little later than most people experience them. 
Bonus: I get to see the sunrise before I go to bed!

"some people count sheep to help them fall asleep

I talk to the Shepherd..."

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd,

I  shall not want.

2 

He makes me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside quiet waters.

3 

He restores my soul;

He guides me in the paths of righteousness

For His name’s sake.

4 

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I fear no evil, for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

You have anointed my head with oil;

My cup overflows.

6 

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life,

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.