He'll Never See it...

When I was in my 20's, I worked for a contractor (who shall remain nameless); one of his favorite comments, when he produced something low-quality, was, "They'll never see it;" I've often thought of him when I read Psalm 10, where in verse 11, David puts the following words in the mouth of the wicked man:
"He says in his heart, 'God has forgotten; he will never see it."
In this case, the wicked man says, "I can hurt whomever I want; God doesn't care." Not true.  When an evil person destroys someone else's life (it's usually for money, or to gain power), God DOES see it. He may not act right now, but He sees.
Ecclesiastes tells us, "Because judgment against an evil act is not executed swiftly, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil"--the Old Testament's version of giving people enough rope to hang themselves.
That is exactly what God has planned. He's waiting.  That's why we don't see judgment and justice in the world we live in; we don't see righteousness lifted up, and evil condemned, unless it's politically correct, or suits those in power.
The Bible is pretty a-political, but it is pro-righteousness.  When you read through the Old Testament, you find that justice is a major theme, and a just society is a main goal.  Rulers are constantly taken to task for the way they treat people without power, and prophets die because they refuse to be silenced about evil in society.
The Psalms discuss the plight of widows and orphans in detail, and point out that many evil people see them as objects to use for profit.
God will judge these things.  He doesn't care if you're a president, congressman, dictator, general, policeman, politician, "activist," or whatever. He will judge.  He will judge YOU.  He is bigger than anyone, and he doesn't care who you think you are.
So listen up.
He saw you.  He didn't forget.  He's just waiting.  He calls you to justice and righteousness (and not as defined by "churches." As He defines it.)
Read the book.  See what He really says.  Don't trust other people to tell you how good or bad it is, or interpret it for you.
Read the book.  You'll save yourself a lot of problems in the future.

Blessed sleep, part 2--or, "let's get some rest."

It's worth mentioning that God Himself ordained a day of rest for Himself, and His people (yes, we know God doesn't get tired!), and that rest is one of the gifts of the Creation.
Many things happen during our sleep times, and the physiologists are just now discovering the importance of sleep (for a summary of this from a natural health perspective, see the following links:

Dr. Mercola's Articles on Sleep (you may have to register on the site to read the articles, so be warned).

GreenMedInfo on sleep

Modern research places sleep as one of the great health and immune system strengtheners, and it's been known for decades that insomnia shortens life.

However, sleep also has a component that for me is particularly helpful.  When I am in fellowship with God, I think when I sleep.  I actually produce as I sleep, and many times my subconscious (??) solves problems and strengthens me spiritually as I rest.  I also find that I pray better when I rest properly, and many of my real breakthroughs with the Lord come when I am in that "space between waking and sleeping," where my intellect is not impacted by all sorts of outside influences.  In other words, rest has been very important to my spiritual life.  It enhances my meditation, and fills me with a deeper understanding of the Lord, and of my spiritual life.
So when David says,

Psalm 4:4  Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. 
and
4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

It means a lot more to me than just "going to sleep;" it's a spiritual exercise that refreshes, strengthens, and prepares me.
Sleep is a wonderful gift, as is rest. For those of us who are partial insomniacs (I've been there), it's a precious and infrequent blessing, like water in a desert land.
You can develop a spiritual approach to sleep, in which your life with God is extended and strengthened even to your periods of rest (see the first verse I quoted for a hint of this).  I'll talk about that later.