Cats sleep more than any other pet on the planet. The average cats sleeps away 2/3 to 3/4 of its life. Still, cats have been favorites throughout history even though all they do is asleep. Four thousand years ago in Egypt, the penalty for killing a cat was death! Some cats were mummified after death, just like the pharaohs, and placed in tombs with saucers of milk.
Even though cats sleep a lot, they only fall into a deep sleep for 3 to 4 hours a day. The rest of the day, cats enjoy catnaps.
A catnap is a state of light sleep. While napping, a cat can still hear the slightest sound and be ready to pounce at a second's notice. Cats have a third eyelid underneath the regular eyelid and keep it rolled up and out of the way while napping. He is staying tuned in to the world around him even while sleeping.
Nobody can think about God every second of every day, right? Ordinary things like work, school, dinner or talking with family- they all require our attention too.
But even when life gets busy, you can still stay tuned to God. You can keep your soul's "third eyelid" open and ready to respond. Don't let yourself sink into spiritual deep sleep times, when you wouldn't hear God if the earth shook and your name flashed in neon lights. Instead, be easy to wake up, prepared to give God your full attention.
Stay tuned to God, sensitive to his whispers.
I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. PSALM 119:148
Think about 3 things you will be doing today that will require a lot of thought ( taking a test, playing a sport, reading, cooking, grocery shopping, work). Make it a point to check in with God during those busy activities.
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