Losing Sleep
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Losing Sleep

B1IntermediateSeptember 18, 20264 min

Read: Matthew 6:31-34 “You look tired,” Mom said when Dylan came into the kitchen for breakfast one morning. He sighed as he sat down for a bowl of cereal. “I am tired. I couldn’t sleep.” “Why not?” Mom carried a glass of orange juice over to him. Dylan thanked her for the juice, then shrugged. Mom pulled out the chair beside him. “Were you thinking about Grandpa?” “Sort of,” Dylan admitted. “It’s hard knowing he’s in the hospital and facing some health issues,” Mom said. “But we need to keep pra...

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I couldn't sleep very well. I'm so worried about grandpa. It keeps me up all night long. It's good to care about him, but remember, you can always give your worries to Jesus. My name is Zach and you're listening to Keys for Kids. My grandma is 93 years old and last week she fell and broke her hip.

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She had to have surgery and she's not recovering very well. To be honest, I'm really worried about her. If you've had that kind of worry that keeps you up at night, it's hard to bear it on your own.

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But remember, Jesus wants to help you by comforting your anxious thoughts. First Peter 5-7 says, Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you. Now let's listen to our story. It's entitled Losing Sleep.

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