Pillows

I took a nap today with out my pillow. It was terrible. I never realized how much I valued it before. Sometimes I complain about my pillows being too soft or too hard. But not using one today proved how much I take it for granted. It was a short nap, about 30 min. I spent much of the time tossing and turning trying to get comfortable because as soon as I had my arm in a positions that could cradle my head decently, my hand would fall asleep. 

Why nap with out a pillow you might ask. Good question. I have three on my bed at all times so it was certainly not from lack of availability.  The Relentless Acts of Justice devo today was on worthlessness. It told the story of a woman and her three children who often went with out...without food, blankets, money for school fees. Our challenge for the week was to go with out something physical.  There were a few examples and sleeping pillow free was one of them. I wanted to respond immediately so I napped with out one. 

As I get ready for bed, I am contemplating what to do. This in itself reminds me of the privilege and freedom that I have. I have a choice, pillow or no pillow. Standing in solidarity with the poor, even momentarily, can bring discomfort. No matter what I decide for tonight, as I lay my head down to sleep I am more aware of the millions of men, women and children who not only are pillow-less but perhaps have no bed at all.  Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord OUR souls to keep...