When I am up for hours on end I try and find some things to do to pass the time. I found this passage last night and saw a big insomniac challenge for me.

What if, instead of flipping through the channels or playing video games, I spent my time in worship? What if I spent the time in praise and adoration? In “grateful reflection”?

“God—you’re my God! I can’t get enough of you! I’ve worked up such hunger and thirst for God, traveling across dry and weary deserts.
 
So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory. In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. I bless you every time I take a breath; My arms wave like banners of praise to you.  

I eat my fill of prime rib and gravy; I smack my lips. It’s time to shout praises!

If I’m sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection. Because you’ve always stood up for me, I’m free to run and play. I hold on to you for dear life, and you hold me steady as a post.” (Psalms 63:1-8 MESSAGE)

So there’s the challenge. In the midnight hour when everyone is asleep and I lie awake staring at the ceiling, I will worship. I will reflect on the goodness of the Lord.