Many people get to bed on time but still are unable to get a restful night’s sleep. Studies show that there are prerequisites to achieving a good night’s sleep.

God only gives us sleep, “for so he giveth his beloved sleep” (Ps. 127:2), but we are to prepare the way for a restful night.

Some of the prerequisites for a restful night include:

1. Thou shalt have a regular schedule for going to and getting out of bed.
2. Thou shalt not take naps unless they are consistent, on a daily basis.
3. Thou shalt exercise regularly.
4. Thou shalt avoid caffeine in all forms (coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks.)
5. Thou shalt not use alcoholic beverages! They may help you fall to sleep but they distort the sleep cycle.
6. Thou shalt not take sleeping pills. Try an herbal tea like hops or valerian.
7. Thou shalt find the best room temperature for you to sleep in. (Most sleep better in a cool room.)
8. Thou shalt relax before going to bed. Take a warm bath, read a calming book, listen to soothing music and avoid stressful thoughts.
9. Thou shalt NOT eat heavily before going to bed.
10. Thou shalt trust God to give you the sleep you need.

So pick one of the above which God has impressed you to do and by His strength do it! Then, “WATCH GOD WORK!”