Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Getting enough sleep is very important for maintaining a healthy body. The Bible tells us that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit…Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? – 1 Corinthians 6:19. We should maintain our bodies for the Holy Spirit to dwell in.

Some people may relate sleeping to laziness and some may think that sleep is a waste of time. But it is not a waste of time. Getting plenty of sleep has so many benefits;

• Sleep helps us to lose weight
• Sleep strengthens our immune system
• Sleep helps us to be alert throughout the day
• Sleep increases our productivty
• Sleep helps us to think straight and remember things
• Sleep refreshes and rejuvenates us
• Sleep is our defense against anxiety and depression
• Sleep helps us to stay alive

Sometimes it’s hard to sleep worrying about the cares of this life, but Peter tells us to cast all of our cares on Jesus…Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you – 1 Peter 5:7.

Some people are so stressed that it’s hard for them to fall asleep. If you have a hard time falling asleep, try eliminating all distractions in your bedroom. Set an atmosphere of calmness and peace with some soft soothing music and scent of lavender.

Let’s get into a habit of getting plenty of sleep. Our bodies will be glad that we did!