A Case Study of Spiritual Disciplines by God's Words in Improving the Disturbance of Insomniacs

• Main Authors: LAI, MEI-YEH, 賴美曄
• Other Authors: FANG, DER-LONG
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2019
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/b2taef

碩士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 教育學系 === 107 === Abstract This study is based on the Bible to explore how to help, improve, enhance, protect and enhance the sleep quality of insomniacs through the words of God. About a third of human life is spent in sleep. Sleep can restore physical strength, energetic spirit, heal the mind, enhancing resilience and comfort of organs. Conversely, serious insomnia problems will affect personal health, family life, interpersonal relationships, work efficiency, and even financial losses and government expenditure. There are many factors leading to insomnia, including physical, psychological and behavioral factors. At present, the medical profession also uses these three aspects to regulate and improve insomnia, such as relaxation massage, essential oil therapy, environmental improvement, sleeping pills or psychotherapy. Are these methods effective in solving insomnia? It is worthy of consideration and exploration. Research shows that apart from the first three factors, the spiritual aspects of insomnia cannot be ignored, nor can it be effectively improved through the aforementioned methods. Through interviews and analysis of five church members who suffered from severe spiritual injuries and insomnia, this study explored the mechanism of God's grace and care on the church members, who stayed away from spiritual injuries and self-resilience through the Christian belief. The study illustrates the Christianity as follows: First, the meaning of spirituality: spirituality is the relationship between men and God, between man and the Most High or the universe. The relationship between men and God is the depth and the main core of spirituality. We follow God’s Words, such as the Sabbath of the Bible: body needs proper rest after work. Then we have a good connection with God, which is also an important spiritual connection. 2. Spiritual disciplines: following worship, praise, spiritual practice, prayer, poetry, reading scriptures, searching scriptures, interpreting scriptures and participating in fellowship activities, we can unload unnecessary worries and burdens to our Lord can relieve stress and improve spiritual health. Spiritual health is the main core of human health. It also provides the main force of life for integrating the basic resources of physiology, psychology, society and other levels to help individuals achieve meaningful life. After a day of toil can be unloaded, and by looking up to the Lord's faith, we can enjoy the “sweet,” “fearless” and “good hope” as well as good sleep. God is the root of all goodness. He truly believes in His power, honor, dignity, grace and care, and looks forward to a vibrant, healthy and meaningful tomorrow. I wish you a sweet dream.