How To Control Sleeping In Church

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I got a lot of 'LOLs' from friends after I made my previous post. Apparently, I'm not the only person who has been called out for sleeping in church before. This now brings me to the question, 'how can you prevent and stop sleeping in church?'. Of course, no one can cheat nature, but wouldn't you rather you controlled nature, than just let it control you? Below are a few proven practical tips that would juggle you out of sleep while the service is still going on.

1. GET UP: Chances are you are sleeping because you are relaxed, so get up, get a walk, and get awake.

2. DRINK WATER: Water has a way of activating one's senses, (I can't explain that biochemistry). But believe me, when you get yourself hydrated, there's a very possibility that you would stop sleeping (at least for that time).

3. CHEW GUM: Hey, I didn't mean chew gum like chew gum, you know what I'm saying? Your aim is to stay awake and alert, not distracting yourself and others with the gum. Or better yet, you can take candy, without having to also distract others with the sound of the wrapper.

4. SEE JESUS IN THE PREACHER: Another reason one might be sleepy in church could be because the Preacher does not sound that interesting. You have to learn to take your attention from the Preacher's flaws and instead concentrate on the God that is speaking through him. Moses was a stammerer, yet God spoke through him.

Alright friends, let me stop here, before I start writing what I have not yet verified to be effective. Know yourself, identify your weak points, and find out what works best for you. Most importantly, pray about it, talk to God, and I'm sure he would help you. God bless you. Shalom.

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