Sleep Stealers
May 18, 2016
READ: Proverbs 4:10-19
San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Jeremy Affeldt—a self-identified Christian— recently made news by returning $500,000 to the organization when he noticed there was a clerical error in his multi-million dollar contract that was causing him to be overpaid by 5%. Although lawyers advised him he could legally keep it, Affeldt said. “I won’t sleep well at night knowing I took that money because every time I open my paycheck I’ll know it’s not right.”
Having a clear conscience is one of the best ways to improve your night’s sleep. Secret guilt has a way of robbing us not only of our “z’s” at night, but also our peace during the day and our joy in life. Is there something in your life that you know in your spirit is not right? It doesn’t have to be a half-million dollar thing. Perhaps it’s something you’ve justified as just a “small thing” or rationalized as “technically legal,” but your conscience knows better. Take steps to confess it and make it right today. You just might find that you sleep better tonight.
San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Jeremy Affeldt—a self-identified Christian— recently made news by returning $500,000 to the organization when he noticed there was a clerical error in his multi-million dollar contract that was causing him to be overpaid by 5%. Although lawyers advised him he could legally keep it, Affeldt said. “I won’t sleep well at night knowing I took that money because every time I open my paycheck I’ll know it’s not right.”
Having a clear conscience is one of the best ways to improve your night’s sleep. Secret guilt has a way of robbing us not only of our “z’s” at night, but also our peace during the day and our joy in life. Is there something in your life that you know in your spirit is not right? It doesn’t have to be a half-million dollar thing. Perhaps it’s something you’ve justified as just a “small thing” or rationalized as “technically legal,” but your conscience knows better. Take steps to confess it and make it right today. You just might find that you sleep better tonight.