Get some sleep!

Interesting new study that says a lack of sleep can hinder a person's moral judgment.

"NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sleep deprivation may lead not only to bleary-eyed mornings, but clouded moral judgment as well, a study suggests.

Army researchers found that when they subjected a group of volunteers to two sleepless nights, the lack of shut-eye seemed to hinder participants' ability to make decisions in the face of emotionally charged, moral dilemmas."


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I think that this is a good word for pastors. Pastors can run themselves ragged. (Read Mark Driscoll's recent post on how he has needed a sabbath rest)

The call of a pastor is a demanding call. The ministry of the church is a ministry of joy and tears.

The Apostle Paul even said in his letter's to the Christ followers, that he was burdened for them and how serving the church and others was a tremendous emotional investment.

Pastors face tremendous burdens, attacks, stress and disappointments.

The call can lead some men to a unbalanced life. Poor diet, no exercise and lack of sleep.

Some pastors will put their time with their family on the alter of "ministry".

Balance. Easier to say than do. But I pray for balance in my life. Good time with my bride and my daughters. Time to exercise. Time with the Lord. And plenty of sleep (this is not a hard one for me, I sleep like a log!).

If I am going to be in this for the long haul, I have got to run this race like a marathon and not like a 100 yard dash!

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