I guess it will be different things for different people.
There are times when my body aches, and that keeps me awake, but that is quite rare. Other times, I wake and then start worrying about something. Writing it down seems to help put it to bed, as it were!
I was struck by some words of Jesus, which reminded me of the best medicine.
'Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.' (Matthew 6.33-34)
It is quite striking that Jesus talks about the worries that come tomorrow. He isn't telling us that life can be free of worries. He is telling us how to handle them.
But so often, my mind is full of stuff and worries about things that are not related to God's priorities and my part in his Kingdom. Learning to walk away from them has helped me a lot.
But I have also been learning how to leave my genuine concerns and forward planning matters in the hands of the Lord overnight. This reminds me that He can run the Universe without my help quite well! I am but a small player in a BIG GAME, and His best gift to me is restoring sleep.
So I have learned to pray over the concerns which seem to clog my mind, and this seems to be a great way to leave everything in the hands of the God who knows and cares for me. It is very good medicine. And as it is now today (again), I must use my energy and efforts to sort out today's trouble, which will be enough for today! That way, I can be peaceful today, while also being busy.
Best wishes,
Richard
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