30 Days To Breakthrough

Welcome to Day #28 of your “30 Days To Breakthrough” journey.

Today is the last day in our 7 day series about Stewarding Your Temple (Body). Today’s topic is Rest: The Pause That Refreshes

Here is a summary of what we covered this past week:

Day 22 – Overview of Wellness
Day 23 – Water: Life’s Elixir
Day 24 – Exercise: Is It More Than Hype?
Day 25 – Nutrition: We Are What We Eat
Day 26 – Supplementation: Not An Option!
Day 27 – Stress: The Insidious Killer
Day 28 – Rest: The Pause That Refreshes

Before we move on to today’s topic, please write down the most important life lesson(s) you learned this week.

For me it was 1) Drink more water and 2) schedule my exercise.

QUOTE
A good night’s sleep is free. A bad night’s sleep is costly as it takes a terrible toll on your health.

LESSON
We live in a hurry-sick culture in America. Most people are very busy and spend too little time resting and reflecting.

Why is rest so important?
For anyone who wants to be successful, sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.
Only during sleep does the body and mind repair and rejuvenate itself
Slows the aging process
Boosts the immune system
Regulates the release of hormones
Improves brain function

Here are some common causes of insomnia
Stress and anxiety
Pain
Prescription meds and pain relievers with caffeine
Poor diet and eating too late
Exercise close to bedtime
Bad mattress and/or pillow
Enlarged prostate in men
Decrease in melatonin level

Here are some tips for getting good rest at night
Make a list of what you need to do the next day
Read something that feeds your soul before bed
Journal your thoughts prior to going to bed
Put your work away at least 1 hour before bedtime
Don’t watch TV right before going to bed
Go to bed as early as possible and maintain a consistent bedtime schedule

Jesus’ promise to each of us is this, “Come to Me, all
you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

QUESTION
Lord, what do You specifically want to say to me about rest?

LINK
7 Steps To Wellness – Rest (PowerPoint)

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, we praise You as the God who blessed us with rest when we come to You and lay our burdens at your feet. Help me to establish healthy habits that allow me to get adequate rest. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Blessings of adequate rest!

R. Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
THE CONNECTOR and The Journal Guy
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations
Community Transformation Specialist

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