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Proverbs 3:24When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.Proverbs Daily is reader and listener-supported. Every post is free, but if you'd like to help spread the message and make the sacred positively contagious, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Just look for the word 'Upgrade' and click it! Thanks in advance.💤 Sacred ShutdownWe grind. We hustle. We burn both ends of the candle—and then wonder why our soul is weary! Maybe it’s because we’re exponentially adding to our burden by not getting enough sleep.I know something as simple as sleep often gets overlooked, but sleep is not just a passive pause button—it’s a spiritual strategy.God wired us with a rhythm: work, then rest. Go hard, then get horizontal and go on mute. Do what you can and all you can…then take the time to do nothing. Yet in a culture of caffeine shots and notification drops, we treat sleep like a luxury instead of the launchpad it really is.At the beginning of 2025, I read a book by Shawn Stevenson called Sleep Smarter, and I’m so glad I did. He said it best:“There isn’t one facet of your mental, emotional, or physical performance that’s not affected by the quality of your sleep.”This book blew my mind. Did you know some of the greatest athletes at the top of their game have discovered that when they add a strict sleep routine to their regimen, they perform better and suffer fewer injuries?Like LeBron James intentionally aims to sleep around 12 hours daily, especially during playoff seasons, because he considers sleep the supreme foundation of his recovery strategy. I know some of y’all like, “LeBron rich…” But maybe that rest is helping him keep those riches!See when you skip rest, your brain can’t clean-house. Your hormones misfire. Your decision-making tanks. But when you sleep, you restore, rebuild—and maybe receive.That’s right—sleep is where God meets us and moves us.Think about how many pivotal moments in the Bible happened during deep sleep or dreams:* From Adam’s deep sleep—God created Eve from his rib.* God cut a covenant with Abraham while he was knocked out cold.* Jacob dreamed of a ladder and saw heaven and earth meet.* God granted Solomon divine wisdom from a request he made in a dream.* Joseph got prophetic direction for All of Egypt in someone else’s dream.* Peter saw a vision that redefined the Gospel for the world...in a dream!Wow…God might be waiting on the other side of REM sleep to download your destiny!But what if you’re someone who struggles to sleep? What if your mind races or you dread lying awake?Here are 5 quick solutions from Sleep Smarter to help you prepare for sweet sleep, just like the Scripture promises:* 🌓 Limit screens 90 minutes before bed – Blue light blocks melatonin.* 🧊 Keep your room cool – 60–68°F is ideal for deep sleep.* 🕯️ Create a wind-down ritual – reading, prayer, soft light, or journaling.* ☕ Cut caffeine by 2 PM – It lingers in your system far longer than you think.* 🌞 Get morning sunlight – It sets your internal clock for better nighttime rest.Deep Sleep, and Sweet Dreams…they aren’t fluff—they’re frequencies. So tonight, don’t just crash—surrender. Be intentional. Turn off the noise. Dim the lights. Grab Sleep Smarter. Build a rhythm. Tell your soul: “You are safe. You are held. And God is near.”Go to sleep—and check in with God.🙏🏽 PrayerIn sleep, God, meet me—I'm ready to receive revelation.💡 Today’s Challenge:Honor your sleep like you honor your hustle. Tonight, shut the screens, cool your space, say a prayer of surrender—and let God meet you in the sacred stillness of sleep.About the AuthorFred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch📱Experience Proverbs Daily by Subscribing!Ready to receive daily wisdom directly on your phone?Go to proverbsdaily.org for the app  or just click that Subscribe button right now!Be Wise and Be Well...peace.Thanks for reading Proverbs Daily! This post is public so feel free to share it.

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