Endorsements
In this powerful book, Laura Harris Smith masterfully charts a course to peace, rest and the fulfillment of Gods dreams for your life. You will experience freedom from the grip of anxiety and have a personal encounter with the Prince of Peace. Get ready to turn your stress into rest, your doubt into dreams, and your fear into faith.
Dr. Kynan Bridges, author, pastor, social media influencer; Kynan Bridges Ministries, Inc.
In a world filled with confusion, doubt, frustration and fear, Dr. Laura provides us with practical methods to counteract the plans of the enemy. It is a formula that brings health to the body, clarity to the mind and strength to the spirit, which is your God-given right as a child of God.
Dr. Rucele Consigny, professor, Tennessee State University
Like many of us, Laura Harris Smith has pushed herself through chronic stress, overachievement and nagging nighttime worry. Burning the candle at both ends saps the strength and sharpness of mind needed to fulfill the calling the Lord has on our lives. It has to stop. Take this journey with Dr. Laura and learn to rest peacefully and restoratively again!
Dr. Jennifer Hayden Epperson, executive director, Kinship Radio Network, Mankato, MN; author, The Pioneer s Way
Give It to God and Go to Bed brought waves of reaffirming and life-changing revelation. This practical teaching imparts renewed knowledge regarding how our spirits control our physical lives. Combining the role and importance of sleep resulted in the dynamic, groundbreaking revelation that is the heart of this dynamic teaching.
Dr. Paul M. Graden, school administrator, Bible professor, executive pastor, McClain Christian Academy (retired)
Its rare that a book is filled so beautifully with mind-challenging metaphors, soul-stirring stories and spirit-revealing truths, but this book delivers! If you know people who struggle with sleep deprivation, unforgiveness, spiritual oppression or chronic physical issues, I urge you to get them this bookthey will love you for it.
Dr. Bill Greenman, president, Global Purpose Strategies
Laura Harris Smith absolutely hits the nail on the head to render powerless the killers of anxiety, worry and lack of peace. To overcome each equates to understanding and experiencing the peace of God. Each word of this book is satisfying to the soul. Ten thumbs up!
Dr. Mark Sherwood, co-CEO, Functional Medical Institute
The answers to your healing are all here. Stress, the silent killer. Knowing Gods will for your life. How to escape the second death. Interpersonal relationships. The problems standing before you. Dr. Laura takes many chronic diseases and the science of stress and provides practical, easy-to-understand remedies from Gods Word. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
Dr. H. K. Vickery, chairman, Oliver-Mann, Inc., A Cancer Solution Mission
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2021 by Laura H. Smith
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Dedication
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Contents
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
1. The Distraction down the Hall
StressThe Invisible Enemy
WorkThe Enticing Seducer
WorryThe Sleep Stealer
2. The Treasures inside Your Bedroom
PeaceThe Environment for Rest
SleepYour Nightly Trip to Healing
DreamsYour Bedroom Is Gods Conference Room
3. The Monsters in Your Closet
Monitoring SpiritsDemons That Monitor Your Activity
Familiar SpiritsLifetime Monitoring Spirits
A Wardrobe to Die ForCleaning Out the Closet
4. The Weapons under Your Pillow
DreamsSolving Your Problems While You Sleep
PrayerTraining Your Inner Intercessor to Engage
RestGetting to Sleep and Staying Asleep
World War MePolitical Theatre in Your Dreams
Social MediaThe Glowing Stimulant
TelevisionThe Smallest Window in Your Bedroom
6. The Voices in Your Head
Your VoiceEnding the Tossing and Turning
The Skeptics VoicesSilencing the Naysayers
Gods VoiceThe Only Voice That Matters
7. The Junk under Your Bed
FearHidden in Plain Sight
AddictionsOld Habits That Die Hard
UnforgivenessThe Last Train to Torment
8. The Writing on the Wall
PrayerlessnessConfronting Reasons You Dont Pray
DoubtConfronting Your Unbelief
Spirit PrayerConfronting Your Blockage
9. The Alarm Clock beside Your Bed