" When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes , you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet" Proverbs 3.24NKJV
SLEEP is the state where our "consciousness ceases and bodily functions slow down or cease. It is a state of natural inactivity" as defined by Websters English Dictionary. The Bible calls it a state of SWEET SLEEP which God ordained for man and animals to provide the rest for each day. However, there are many who cannot have this wonderful experience while others who do are unappreciative at how blessed they are. As I pondered on this, I recalled the death of Michael Jackson from a heart failure in 2009 at 50years. One of his many health issues at the time of death as several reports stated was insomnia - an inability to sleep. He was so desperate to SLEEP that he ended up taking Propofol, an intravenous anesthesia used in surgery and intensive care patients in coma. This drug was not approved as a sleep medication and could cause heart failure. What a tragedy. So, when next you do not think that God has been good to you or in even your thanksgiving times, don't forget to add your times of peaceful rest. For Micheal Jackson, despite his fame and fortune could not even sleep as you do.
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