The human body is an amazing creation. What I've been thinking about lately isn't very profound, but as moms, it can easily be forgotten: the importance of sleep.
When the body is sleep deprived, it malfunctions. Lack of alertness, impaired memory, moodiness, and even premature wrinkling and dark circles can occur! There is something to be said for "beauty sleep!"
When the body is sleeping, the brain is rejuvenated, tissues and organs heal, inflammation is decreased, and memory improves. Studies show that regular quality sleep can even lower blood pressure, help you lose weight, improve your mood, and improve your relationships!
Not to mention, to have dreams, you must be sleeping. God often spoke to people in the Bible through dreams. And remember, God Himself took a day of rest. In the busyness of life, don't overlook such a crucial command: rest.
Taking care of ourselves allows us to be the best mother that we can be. It allows us to be more focused on God and less focused on, well, less focused.
It's so hard to focus at all when you're exhausted.
As I said, not profound, but still a good reminder. Know that sleep is not only good for the natural man. It is good for the spirit, too. Just as Psalm 23 tells us, "He maketh me lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters, He restoreth my soul." When we rest, we will be restored.
So don't push yourself beyond the limit. Rest. Allow God to restore your soul.
Oh, but don't oversleep...Proverbs 20:13 warns us you will be poor, if you sleep too much! haha
As they say, "everything in moderation." (:
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