Jesus took naps.
“Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion” (Mark 4:38).
Our Lord clearly believed in rest. While a storm was tossing the very boat he was in, he responded with a yawn and a power nap. He didn’t sleep long, but he did sleep.
Power naps can play an essential role in your recovery.
Dr. Gurevich, with Cleveland Clinic, says an effective power nap should be between 20 and 30 minutes long. He cites several benefits of short naps. They include improvements in:
- Mood
- Alertness
- Reaction time
- Short-term memory
- Focus and concentration
A 2020 study by NASA found that a 26-minute nap increases productivity by 34 percent.
Do you need a boost in your recovery? Then try this. Take a power nap once in a while. It’s called self-care. And science says it works.
Recovery Step: Take a short power nap today.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
