1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:16,360 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm Praise Yah Wah, 3 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:19,840 Speaker 1: sing to the Lord a new song his praise in 4 00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:24,799 Speaker 1: the assembly of the Saint's Psalm one forty nine, Verse one. 5 00:00:26,079 --> 00:00:30,800 Speaker 1: My beloved Father God, as I lay my head to rest, 6 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:35,239 Speaker 1: my soul cries out to you the Great. I am 7 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:40,559 Speaker 1: the one who reigns forever. I come before you not 8 00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:44,840 Speaker 1: as a mighty king, but as a humble servant, grateful 9 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:51,120 Speaker 1: for your unending grace and mercy. Lord, I ask that 10 00:00:51,360 --> 00:00:57,200 Speaker 1: you bless me with the spirit of humility. I pray 11 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:04,200 Speaker 1: that your presence and spirits surround me, filling my heart 12 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:11,760 Speaker 1: with gratitude instead of entitlement. Father, I thank you for 13 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:15,680 Speaker 1: the Lord Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross for 14 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:19,320 Speaker 1: my sins as the ultimate sacrifice. 15 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:28,679 Speaker 2: By his precious blood. I have been redeemed, I have 16 00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:37,120 Speaker 2: been saved, and I am free. I pray that my 17 00:01:37,280 --> 00:01:40,560 Speaker 2: soul will not forget the goodness of your salvation and 18 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:43,560 Speaker 2: the power of the love you have shown to me. 19 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:49,880 Speaker 2: And now, in your great mercy and love, I ask 20 00:01:50,720 --> 00:01:57,440 Speaker 2: that you watch over me as I rest, keep me 21 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:03,920 Speaker 2: nestled in your presence, unfolded by your grace, that I 22 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:10,800 Speaker 2: may wake up renewed, refreshed, and empowered to stand steadfast 23 00:02:11,800 --> 00:02:28,680 Speaker 2: in your will in Jesus' name. Amen, I'm Bishop td 24 00:02:28,880 --> 00:02:34,360 Speaker 2: Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with 25 00:02:34,480 --> 00:02:40,480 Speaker 2: Tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from 26 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:46,280 Speaker 2: the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace 27 00:02:47,680 --> 00:03:01,640 Speaker 2: under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop 28 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:07,200 Speaker 2: teee Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. 29 00:03:08,520 --> 00:03:13,680 Speaker 2: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 30 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:17,360 Speaker 2: never miss a nightly encouragement. 31 00:03:20,600 --> 00:03:25,600 Speaker 3: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 32 00:03:26,240 --> 00:03:30,760 Speaker 3: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and forty nine. 33 00:03:30,919 --> 00:03:35,240 Speaker 3: As you lay down to sleep, relax your neck and shoulders, 34 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:40,880 Speaker 3: rest your arms gently by your side, and bend your knees. 35 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:46,440 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath through your nose. Feel the air 36 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:50,680 Speaker 3: cleanse your lungs as it flows through them into your stomach. 37 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:57,200 Speaker 3: Hold your breath for a few seconds, purse your lips 38 00:03:57,280 --> 00:04:02,280 Speaker 3: and exhale slowly through your mouth, pulling your belly downward, 39 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:08,200 Speaker 3: allowing the air to flow freely. Throughout your body. Take 40 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:12,080 Speaker 3: a few more deep breaths in through your nose and 41 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:17,640 Speaker 3: exhale through your mouth. Concentrate on slowing your heart rate 42 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:22,920 Speaker 3: down with your next breath. Feel how fast your heart 43 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:31,000 Speaker 3: is pumping. Breathe in and out slowly. Notice with each 44 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:37,159 Speaker 3: breath your heart rate slows down. Relaxing your body, settling 45 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:42,839 Speaker 3: your mind and preparing you for rest. Clear your mind 46 00:04:42,920 --> 00:04:48,680 Speaker 3: of any distractions. Focus your thoughts on God's word. Ask 47 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:53,080 Speaker 3: the Lord to speak to you through Tonight's Psalm. Although 48 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:56,440 Speaker 3: the world seems dark and the wicked seem to prosper, 49 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:01,599 Speaker 3: the Bible reminds us victory is ours the end because 50 00:05:01,640 --> 00:05:06,680 Speaker 3: of our faith in the Lord. Tonight, let's lift our 51 00:05:06,760 --> 00:05:12,760 Speaker 3: spirits and hearts and praise the King of Kings. Psalm 52 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:16,080 Speaker 3: one hundred forty nine from the King James version says, 53 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:20,479 Speaker 3: praise ye the Lord, sing unto the Lord a new 54 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:24,719 Speaker 3: song and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let 55 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:28,160 Speaker 3: Israel rejoice in him that made him. Let the children 56 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:32,040 Speaker 3: of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise 57 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:35,520 Speaker 3: his name and the dance. Let them sing praises unto 58 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:39,120 Speaker 3: Him with the timbrel and harp for the Lord taketh 59 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:43,080 Speaker 3: pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation. 60 00:05:44,160 --> 00:05:47,839 Speaker 3: Let the saints be joyful and glory. Let them sing 61 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:51,880 Speaker 3: aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God 62 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:55,080 Speaker 3: be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in 63 00:05:55,160 --> 00:06:00,120 Speaker 3: their hand, to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punish 64 00:06:00,440 --> 00:06:04,240 Speaker 3: upon the people. To bind their kings with chains, and 65 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:08,279 Speaker 3: their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute upon them 66 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:13,120 Speaker 3: the judgment written this honor. Have all his saints praise 67 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:19,000 Speaker 3: ye the Lord. The Psalmist paints a beautiful picture of 68 00:06:19,080 --> 00:06:24,760 Speaker 3: God's people celebrating their victory, their triumph over evil. This 69 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:28,520 Speaker 3: picture also provides a glimpse into the ending of God's 70 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:32,080 Speaker 3: love story, where his people are gathered in his city 71 00:06:32,279 --> 00:06:37,320 Speaker 3: praising him, worshiping their mighty King. As we meditate on 72 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:40,839 Speaker 3: the glory of the Lord and the glorious future he 73 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:45,440 Speaker 3: has in store for us, feel your hearts soften and 74 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:49,880 Speaker 3: your spirit lighten, helping you rest peacefully through the night. 75 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:56,520 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath, lift your spirit and praise the Lord. 76 00:06:57,560 --> 00:07:02,719 Speaker 3: Lift your heart and rejoice in your creed. Exhale slowly 77 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:07,559 Speaker 3: and allow his praise and thanksgiving to fill your heart. 78 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:10,920 Speaker 3: With his joy and renew your spirit with his peace. 79 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:15,760 Speaker 3: Praise Him in the morning when you wake up. Praise 80 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:19,000 Speaker 3: Him in the evening when you are preparing for sleep. 81 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:25,600 Speaker 3: Close your eyes and take delight in your King. Take 82 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:30,000 Speaker 3: a deep breath, Lift the word of God your double 83 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:34,040 Speaker 3: edged sword, and strike down the enemy with God's grace, 84 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:41,440 Speaker 3: love and truth. Exhale slowly and celebrate the victory you 85 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:45,720 Speaker 3: have in the Lord. In his righteousness, he will crown 86 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:49,880 Speaker 3: you with his glory. In his glory, he will keep 87 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:56,400 Speaker 3: you warm and safe. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord. 88 00:07:57,600 --> 00:08:00,520 Speaker 3: Confess any fears that are keeping you from from doing 89 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:05,040 Speaker 3: the good work of the Lord. Confess any doubts of 90 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:11,280 Speaker 3: God's sovereignty. Take a deep breath. Allow his righteousness to 91 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:16,320 Speaker 3: purify you from your sins. Allow his glory to extinguish 92 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:22,240 Speaker 3: your fears and doubts. Exhale and release any shame you 93 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:27,240 Speaker 3: are carrying with you tonight. Know he is Lord, and 94 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:30,640 Speaker 3: you are his beloved child in whom he takes delight. 95 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:36,240 Speaker 3: Praise the name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power 96 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:41,840 Speaker 3: and strength. Rejoice in his sovereignty. Thank him for the 97 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:46,360 Speaker 3: victories he has given you over your past struggles. Thank 98 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:49,000 Speaker 3: him for the victory he will give you over sin 99 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:53,760 Speaker 3: and death in the end. Think of a person who 100 00:08:53,800 --> 00:08:58,880 Speaker 3: is struggling with doubts about God's goodness and sovereignty. Pray 101 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:02,120 Speaker 3: God will remind them he is the King of Kings, 102 00:09:03,040 --> 00:09:07,720 Speaker 3: the One True God. Pray he will remind them of 103 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:12,000 Speaker 3: who they are in him, one of his people chosen 104 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:17,040 Speaker 3: to be part of his holy nation. Lift your requests 105 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:21,880 Speaker 3: to the Lord, lift the desires of your heart. Know 106 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:25,720 Speaker 3: you have found favor with him and he loves giving 107 00:09:25,760 --> 00:09:30,520 Speaker 3: his children good gifts from above. Pray for the Lord 108 00:09:30,600 --> 00:09:33,400 Speaker 3: to remind you of the bright future that awaits you 109 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:38,520 Speaker 3: in eternity. Pray you will keep an eternal perspective while 110 00:09:38,520 --> 00:09:43,120 Speaker 3: living in a temporary world. Pray for the Lord to 111 00:09:43,240 --> 00:09:47,520 Speaker 3: fill you with his hope, joy and peace. As you 112 00:09:47,679 --> 00:09:52,679 Speaker 3: lay down to rest, pray you will experience deep, RESTful 113 00:09:52,760 --> 00:09:59,000 Speaker 3: sleep in His presence. Tonight, take a deep breath, feel 114 00:09:59,120 --> 00:10:01,520 Speaker 3: the light of the go glory of the Lord fill 115 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:08,680 Speaker 3: your space and fill your heart. Exhale slowly and release 116 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:13,840 Speaker 3: any tension that is still lingering from today. As you relax, 117 00:10:14,800 --> 00:10:18,480 Speaker 3: allow God's presence to comfort you as you rest through 118 00:10:18,520 --> 00:10:18,920 Speaker 3: the night.