He won't let you stumble, your Guardian God won't fall asleep. Psalm 121:1-2 (MSG)

Sleep has never been a big on my priority list. As a young boy I was always up before the rest of the household. I distinctly remember my father pointing to the antique mantel clock in the living room and saying, "Until that clock chimes SIX times. I don't want to see your face!" I can't tell you how many mornings I would hide behind the living room chair waiting for the clock to chime six. To this day, I'm the early riser.

And yet, I do need sleep (I should probably sleep more than I do). As much as a father (especially the father of teenage daughters) wants to stay up all night and make sure the children are always safe – I do have to sleep. I can't watch over them at all times, as much as I'd like to do so.

It makes me glad to know that our Heavenly Father doesn't sleep. His vigil over me, and my children, never ceases.

Creative Commons photo courtesy of Flickr and Matthew Cachia