Posted on 2017-09-22 nickklausPosted in Abstract

Thoughts, general knowledge, Religion
The preacher stood in the pulpit, arm on his microphone wearing a nicely tailored suit that seemed to have celestial powers. He walked majestically across the altar and spoke on a topic that caught your attention.

You were interested because of the vigor of his message, you then decided to pay him 100% attention. Your eyes were fixated on him as he moved and demonstrated his words like a professional ballerina.

As you continued to digest his teachings, your brain began to play scenarios of situations that link to his teachings and you began to envision what he said in your head then suddenly you jerk up as you feel the tap on your shoulders by the church usher..
“uncle please situp”
You were dreaming the whole time…

Now this scenario is different for various people but the effect are always the same. Sleeping in church has been a major problem in the lives of many church goers and pastors as well. It has even been termed a spiritual problem caused by evil spirit who pass out the bliss of sleep to prevent people from hearing the word and also makes most preachers feel their sermon is boring enough to induce sleep.

Ok lets not get diabolical most church ushers can attest to the fact that during homily 40% of the congregation tends to fall asleep Irrespective of the type of message being preached.

If you find yourself amongst the lot of people who have a tendency to doze off whenever homily starts, if you promise yourself every Sunday to stay awake but end up dozing in church or constantly have to fight with tiry and weary eyes in church, well you are not alone and i hope these few tips below will be of immense help.

1. GET ADEQUATE SLEEP
Simple as it might sound, this is very vital. Most people work so hard that they forget to sleep or get enough of it. Waking up very early and going to bed late has become the norm for most people and while you may think you have mastered that lifestyle you find yourself dozing off at the most unconventional locations.



















Accumulated stress and sleep deprivation makes the body weak smd ready to shut down at the slightest opportunity it gets. It might be inside a car as a passenger or in a saloon, in a quiet banking hall, at work or in church but as soon as the body gets a chance to relax and calm, it tends to shut down with sleep.

So while you are trying to stay awake in that fully air conditioned church with only the pastor’s voice as a distraction you might as well be fighting a lost battle.

2. KEEP MUSCULAR ACTIVITIES
This also works, keeping a conscious muscular activity keeps you sort of busy to prevent that moment of lapse when your subconscious takes over and you are left to the mercy of the church usher.

Shake your legs, pinch your laps, clinching your butt cheek are good examples of clandestine muscular activities that doesn’t attract attention to you but also keeps you codedly busy while on your seat.

3. TRY NOT TO OVERTHINK
This is one of the biggest reasons why people fall asleep in church. Always bring yourself back to reality by mumbling (not thinking) a few controlled phrases like “stay awake” repeatedly.



















Do not allow your mind to drift away into the vast space of thoughts about work or that relationship or money. Day dreaming like this or getting lost in thought is the quickest way to slumber and a visit from the usher. Control your thoughts.

4. BE ACTIVE
shout alleluia, (jump if necessary) wave hands, sing, stand, do whatever it takes tk stay active and try to vibe with the message. Even if its a boring message stay active by looking and participating enthusiastically and actively.

















5. DONT FALL FOR IT
That pew in front of you with the head rest especially in Catholic and Anglican church can be really tempting and comfortable to rest your head just for a few seconds
DONT!!!!!!
Do not fall for it, it is the surest way to dreamland and an embarrassing encounter with the usher. If you feel like you have lost the battle with sleep just bring out your phone and scroll through. Check your bible application or chrck something interesting for a few seconds, it helps but whatever you do, don’t go for the headrest.

Well i hope i have been able to help someone with this, please drop your comments on any other way you can use to combat sleep. Thanks yal

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please just stay at home and sleep

The only way you can avoid falling asleep In church is to always go with your phone...

FvckShiT:
ßlaze 2 fúçking joints before stepping the fûçk out & watch how yo eyes fúçking glow

Funny you

some idiots will not sleep no matter what.

this is because they always stare at ones boobs as it dangles ....
I will show one idiot pepper one day...
spit...

africansunite:
some idiots will not sleep no matter what.


this is because they always stare at ones boobs as it dangles ....

I will show one idiot pepper one day...

spit...

Lol ha no assault is allow in the church o

hakeem4:
You can't sleep in your room when one Small radio is on, but you can sleep in church when 8 speakers are facing you

The devil is just putting your koboko in the oven

You're correct. The devil is crafty and clever

uzoclinton:
The only way you can avoid falling asleep In church is to always go with your phone...

No it's not advisable.if at all you go with it,switch it off on put in on silence. If you see a notice in the church to switch off your phone, kindly do it while the service is going on until it elapse

How pesin no go sleep for church wen ur God told u to rest just like he's resting after d sixth day but u ignorantly go to church

How pesin no go sleep for church wen ur God told u to rest just like he's testing after d sixth day but ignorantly go to church

One reason why most Christians sleep in church is the way some preacher passes the message. Adding humor and jokes in between to a large extend removes sleep. Singing and dancing in between also removes it because you're exercising your spirit, body and soul. There are some preachers that preaches that the tendency of members sleeping is slim. Haven't you wonder why some persons are ready to listen to gossips no matter how tired they're?. If they can, such strategy can be adopted in the sermon to preach the word of God. I remember a pastor preaching about David and the giant Goliath, his message wasn't interesting to many until he decided to twist it to draw their attention by saying " Could believe a guy use just one stone to kill one man, " this alone drew people's attention to find out who was the boy and who was killed. Immediately he drew their attention, he was able to pass the message across.

asuustrike2009:
One reason why most Christians sleep in church is the way some preacher passes the message. Adding humor and jokes in between to a large extend removes sleep. Singing and dancing in between also removes it because you're exercising your spirit, body and soul. There are some preachers that preaches that the tendency of members sleeping is slim. Haven't you wonder why some persons are ready to listen to gossips no matter how tired they're?. If they can, such strategy can be adopted in the sermon to preach the word of God. I remember a pastor preaching about David and the giant Goliath, his message wasn't interesting to many until he decided to twist it to draw their attention by saying " Could believe a guy use just one stone to kill one man, " this alone drew people's attention to find out who was the boy and who was killed. Immediately he drew their attention, he was able to pass the message across.

Coming from the guy whose profile quote is:
"I believe that there is no god/God but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet."
You made wonderful suggestions. I'll not throw away the message because of the messenger. Nice one. Welcome back to church