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August  •  Day 6

Strong Men Need Sleep

Day 218 of 365  •  FITNESS

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:24 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

Years ago, I thought sleep was something successful people sacrificed. But age and experience have humbled me. Exhaustion doesn’t make us more spiritual. It simply makes us tired.

Every night we close our eyes, we’re reminded that the world keeps spinning without us. God remains faithful while we rest. Maybe that’s one of the reasons sleep is such a beautiful act of trust.

Jesus in Action

Jesus slept in the middle of a storm. While everyone around Him panicked, He rested. Not because He didn’t care. But because He trusted His Father completely.

Forged Wisdom

Musonius Rufus wrote: “Nature requires moderation in all things.” Sleep included.

The No Limits Challenge

Protect your sleep tonight. Turn off the noise. Put away the phone. Trust God with tomorrow.

Prayer

Father, thank You for the gift of rest. Teach me to trust You enough to slow down. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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