The psalmist David found as Peter found that the Lord remains a faithful Shepherd who deeply loves His sheep. Day or night, we can take our cares to the Lord who extends His hand of provision (1 Peter 5:7). When we’re bound by burdens, He’s bound to care. Consider the words of the songwriter:

He was troubled by the day that he had just seen to a close, 

Partly from things uncontrolled, and partly from the things he chose.

And, he knew this restless night required more than counting sheep,

Yet, he closed his tired eyes and tried to sleep.

But, if you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep, just talk to the Shepherd:

He hears your bleating heart, and He knows your grief.

And, He sees your every tear; and, His love will chase the fear 

From your heart, and He will give you sweet relief.

She had so much left to do, “Oh, where had this day gotten to?”

Seemed like all the cares today were now tomorrow’s troubles too!

Yet, she knew that somewhere in the night there was a God who’d hold her tight:

“Maybe just a little talk with Him would make things right.”

We are oft’ times troubled too, by the things we suffer through,

But, remember Jesus, too, suffered and now He prays for you.

So, take your burdens to the One who cares so deeply for His sheep,

He who promised, both day and night, our souls to keep.

So, if you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep, just talk to the Shepherd:

He hears your bleating heart, and He knows your grief.

And, He sees your every tear; and, His love will chase the fear 

From your heart, and He will give you sweet relief.

Prayer: Jesus, Tender Shepherd, I cast my cares upon You as the Caring One. Help me to turn all my daily cares into daily prayers and then trust Your tender mercies to see me faithfully through whatever threatens to press me down. I am thankful that whether sin, sorrow or suffering, burdens too heavy for anyone to bear, all can be rolled from my heart and laid at the cross of Calvary. I trust my greatest deficiency to Your greatest sufficiency and rest in the promise of Your care. For the glory of Your name, I petition You expectantly this day. Amen.

God’s blessings on your day!