Sleep is Overrated

Hello TransformedinChrist;

Years ago my wife and I met with our marriage counselor and raised the problem of losing sleep. There were many reasons.

We talked about spiritual, mental and physical well being for most men and women 40 years old and older and how required, consistent sleep is healthy especially for the heart.

If we are getting too much sleep and not getting enough physical activity, we can fall into a pattern of going to sleep and then waking up at unusual hours. If we carry too much worry, or a strained relationship with a loved one can linger as factors for losing sleep.

In 1996 I was advised by a good friend and brother in Christ to study the Bible before going to sleep. I found this helps us sleep a minimum of 6 to 8 hours and have been doing this ever since.

Reading God's Word is always assuring to us, whatever we may be going through before we go to sleep.

We found this has given us consistent sleep and we don't drink coffee after 1 or 2 cups in the morning.

I hope what little I shared may help you, TiC.

God bless you and your family.
 
bobinfaith said:
Hello TransformedinChrist;

Years ago my wife and I met with our marriage counselor and raised the problem of losing sleep. There were many reasons.

We talked about spiritual, mental and physical well being for most men and women 40 years old and older and how required, consistent sleep is healthy especially for the heart.

If we are getting too much sleep and not getting enough physical activity, we can fall into a pattern of going to sleep and then waking up at unusual hours. If we carry too much worry, or a strained relationship with a loved one can linger as factors for losing sleep.

In 1996 I was advised by a good friend and brother in Christ to study the Bible before going to sleep. I found this helps us sleep a minimum of 6 to 8 hours and have been doing this ever since.

Reading God's Word is always assuring to us, whatever we may be going through before we go to sleep.

We found this has given us consistent sleep and we don't drink coffee after 1 or 2 cups in the morning.

I hope what little I shared may help you, TiC.

God bless you and your family.
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Thank you!! ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗
 
I work nights so yes my sleep pattern is probably mixed up.

And then on my days off I find it harder to sleep at night. I feel more tired at daytime.

So I just go with the flow these days.
I also do like to listen to good soothing raindrops or music and Jesus words and it’s very soothing before sleeep if I feel stressed or worried about something.

I prefer and work better in a busy environment and so I struggle to keep awake if there’s nothing engaging for me to do.
 
TransformedinChrist said:
Well sleep is still overrated! 😴
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Hello TiC;

When I read your post it made me think? How is sleep overated? Until I went into the sanctuary then I understood...

I always thought too much sleep was better for your heart and getting your body and mind refreshed. Not entirely true.

Too much sleep can make the body and mind sluggish, and may trigger moody, depressed or negative feelings.

Are we talking about "balance" of getting just enough sleep?

Other's thoughts?


 
bobinfaith said:
Hello TiC;

When I read your post it made me think? How is sleep overated? Until I went into the sanctuary then I understood...

I always thought too much sleep was better for your heart and getting your body and mind refreshed. Not entirely true.

Too much sleep can make the body and mind sluggish, and may trigger moody, depressed or negative feelings.

Are we talking about "balance" of getting just enough sleep?

Other's thoughts?
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Balance of getting enough sleep for sure.
 
For years, really for a couple decades, I worked 2 jobs and operated on an average of 4 hours of sleep. Asleep at 12:00am, up by 4:00am.

This was my sleep schedule if there were no household or work issues, and there were often one or both, so often this became 2-3 hours.

There was an up side, I could sleep anywhere and at anytime. I would only need to close my eyes and, “poof”, off to dreamland. I acquired some notoriety for this among my small circle.

Now that my life is reshuffled, I have had trouble falling asleep and reprogramming my sleep cycle into something more normal and healthy.

As bobinfaith mentioned, reading scripture is soothing and contemplative. So again, there is an upside to my struggle with sleep, and that is, I read a lot more scripture. I have read the KJV cover to cover a couple times and much of the NASB also.

Sleep is somewhat like money, you don’t worry or think much about it unless you don’t have enough it seems.

God bless all of you who struggle with sleep.

There will be another upside: I am guessing sleep is not an issue in Heaven.
 
Wan said:
My sleep quality is good but I sometimes wish I slept less. I sleep approx. 9 ~10 hours per night.
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Hello Wan;

Good to see you again. Wow! 9 - 10 hours per night sleep? May I ask, what are your weekly working hours?

I bet you're filled with energy when you start work and other areas of your life.

Now, they say if one gets too much sleep they feel groggy or sluggish the next day. That's another discussion.

God bless you, Wan.
 
bobinfaith said:
Hello Wan;

Good to see you again. Wow! 9 - 10 hours per night sleep? May I ask, what are your weekly working hours?

I bet you're filled with energy when you start work and other areas of your life.

Now, they say if one gets too much sleep they feel groggy or sluggish the next day. That's another discussion.

God bless you, Wan.
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Hello Bob,

I work from home, so it doesn't really matter when I wake up or go to bed.

It doesn't make me groggy, because this amount of sleep seems to be natural for me.

Wan
 
This is an old thread...

Heavenly Father... Bless both of the ladies in this thread that have not been around for awhile. ( TIC and Via ).
Give them the necessary courage to get through whatever obstacles they may be facing.
Your HOLY WORD states that Your Grace is sufficient for all things and circumstances at all times.
Let them remember that you are a GOOD GOD who is on their side. Lead them to press into your heart Father.
In Jesus Name I pray.
 
In Awe of Him said:
This is an old thread...

Heavenly Father... Bless both of the ladies in this thread that have not been around for awhile. ( TIC and Via ).
Give them the necessary courage to get through whatever obstacles they may be facing.
Your HOLY WORD states that Your Grace is sufficient for all things and circumstances at all times.
Let them remember that you are a GOOD GOD who is on their side. Lead them to press into your heart Father.
In Jesus Name I pray.
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Good morning, In Awe of Him;

I'm sure you didn't mean anything by that. Would you agree that an old thread raised up again is a good sign? It could be "it sank in" later for some members who read it the first time.

Otherwise, I also agree that an old thread usually goes by the wayside on a forum.
I also loved your prayer for a couple of sister members. Maybe one day, as God always works through everyone who follows Him.

God bless you, sister, and I'm joining you in prayer.


 
In Awe of Him said:
bobinfaith .. Been thinking about it and there is NO reason to have said this.... HAHAHAHAHA. It's actually a pleasant thing sometimes when old threads make a new appearance... especially as we have received some new members as of late... so..... all that to say....
I have no clue why I said that. HAHAHA.
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Dear In Awe of Him;

😍 I know you didn't mean anything by that. Its all good, sister.

Let's go back to the Garage and see what's new with Big Moose. 🤜😎!!

God bless you, In Awe of Him.
 
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