Mark 4:37,38  And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. • Jesus Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"

Philippians 4:6,7  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. • And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 4:8  In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.

Psalm 127:2  It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.

Acts 7:59,60  They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!" • Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" Having said this, he fell asleep.

2 Corinthians 5:8  we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.

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