With Me in the Dark of Night

I haven't slept well the last few nights, but something interesting happened.  Every time I woke up, the words to the "blessing" in Numbers 6:24-26 were going through my mind.

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace."

There's a song with these words - and it was actually the song going through my mind.  What was striking was that it was immediately in my mind each time I woke up.  It gave me a sweet sense of comfort that the Lord was right with me in the dark of night when I kept waking up, and He was blessing me.  It's a bit hard to describe, but it was very precious and meaningful.

It reminded me of something I read recently.  A young couple were going through a difficult time financially.  In fact, they had to move out of their home in the new year.  But they didn't want their circumstances to spoil the joy of Christmas, so they decided to throw a party and invite all their friends.

When their guests arrived they saw a tree decorated with small rolled-up pieces of paper tied to the limbs with ribbon.  The couple explained that in the midst of their difficulty they wanted to thank the Lord for all the blessings in their lives - so they decided to do a "blessing tree."  Such a great idea.  I may do it sometime. 

Whatever I'm facing, I think of the "blessing" from the book of Numbers.....and all the blessings He has given me.  I'm so grateful! 

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."  James 1:17

"I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul."  3 John 1:2

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:7

"May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed."  Psalm 20:4

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."  Proverbs 16:3

Whatever comes my way, I am blessed!  The middle of the night reassurances of that have been so special!