When you think about it, sleep is a very strange thing. We’ve been doing it since we were born, and studies show infants sleep even in the womb. They say you will spend a third of your life in this state. As I get older, I find myself sleeping more. When possible, I like a short nap after lunch, although these short naps seem to be getting longer all the time. But consider for a minute the state of sleep: We are removed from the day-to-day realities. We may have dreams that take us on exciting or scary adventures. We are in a state of vulnerability. (A thief could break in and steal). We do not have full control of our faculties. (People sometimes hurt themselves while sleepwalking ). The Bible often uses sleeping as a metaphor for spiritual sluggishness. We are admonished to "wake up". Here are few of the most notable examples: “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who...
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