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Thankful Thursday #8

Today I am thankful for the gift of SLEEP!

I think in our non-stop culture sleep can be something that is looked down upon because of the idea that "you aren’t being productive if you are sleeping" or the always hustle mindset of "you have to work, work, work so you can get ahead".

I have been guilty, in the past, of not looking forward to sleep for another reason entirely. I just love life and enjoy being busy (most of the time) and there’s so much life to live and so much to do and experience I just want to be up doing it!

BUT……

There’s a real danger in not getting enough sleep or making sleep a priority.

Just as God designed the seasons of the year to flow in a natural rhythm and even the 24 hour period in a day to have a cycle, so our bodies were designed with a natural rhythm as well.

Take a step back, recharge by getting some extra sleep, and see the world and life fresh and anew.

Our bodies need the sleep in order for our minds and bodies to function at peak capacity.

I have been overly exhausted recently. I knew it was affecting every area of my life as I was short with people, my body was extra torn down from my usual workouts, and I was falling asleep at random times in mid conversation.

So, for the next 2 mornings, I planned to sleep in. Instead of waking at 4 , I slept in until 6:30 and it made a massive difference in those 2 days and after.

It can change not only your perspective, but also massively increase your productivity, energy, and attitude.

Sleep truly is a gift and we should treat it as such and use it wisely.

SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY

PSALM 127:2 reminds us that “HE GRANTS SLEEP to those He loves.”

This does not at all imply that if you aren’t sleeping He doesn’t love you.

What it does imply is this. It’s OK and good to throw that worry off…lie down….sleep…it’s good and healthy for you!

PSALM 4:8 reminds us how we are to go to sleep..in peace,

“IN PEACE, I will LIE DOWN AND SLEEP, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

Have a beautiful Thursday as you are thanking God for the gift of sleep.