“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
—Psalm 4:8

Let’s be honest, brother—

You say you’re tired.

You say your mind’s foggy.

You say you can’t focus.

But are you still up at midnight watching TV or scrolling?

Are you pushing past exhaustion in the name of being a “hard worker”?

Then let’s call it what it is:

You’re sacrificing your peace on the altar of distraction.

WHY THIS MATTERS:

God designed your body and mind to recharge through rest.

Sleep is not just a physical act—it’s a spiritual one.

During deep sleep, your brain repairs connections and stores memory.

Emotionally, your mind processes stress and resets for the next day.

Spiritually, sleep is where you surrender control and trust God to carry the weight.

But when you rob yourself of rest—by staying up too late for entertainment or trying to “grind” through fatigue—you’re not just tired.

You’re out of alignment with how God wired you.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU IGNORE IT:

Mood disorders increase (anxiety, depression, irritability)

Mental fog gets worse—decisions feel harder

Your physical recovery slows down—muscle, strength, energy

Your spiritual awareness dulls—you get numb to conviction and purpose

You can’t pour into your kids, your calling, or your wife from a drained cup.

You can’t walk in the Spirit if your body and mind are collapsing.

THE WISDOM OF EARLY BEDTIME:

Early to bed = early to rise = clarity, strength, spiritual fire.

Even Jesus pulled away from the crowd to rest. (Mark 6:31)

You’re not stronger than the Son of God—if He rested, you need to.

Getting to bed early isn’t weak—it’s wise.

It’s what leaders do.

It’s what protectors and providers do.

It’s what healed men do.

YOUR ACTION PLAN:

Shut it down early. No more 1AM Netflix binges or gaming sessions.

Set a firm bedtime. Treat it like an appointment with your future.

Wind down with the Word. Replace the screen with Scripture.

Surrender control. Trust that God can handle it while you sleep.

PRAYER

Father, I’ve let late nights become my escape.

I’ve worn exhaustion like a badge, when really it’s been bondage.

Teach me to lead with discipline—even when no one’s watching.

Help me value rest like You do.

Restore my mind. Rebuild my strength.

And let me wake up with purpose, not just survival.

In Jesus’ name—Amen.

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Email me John@ALTERedLifeCoaching.com