1 00:00:00,120 --> 00:00:04,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:10,879 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm. The Lord is 3 00:00:10,920 --> 00:00:15,000 Speaker 1: in his Holy temple. The Lord is on his throne 4 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:20,599 Speaker 1: in heaven. His eyes observe, his eyes examined the children 5 00:00:20,920 --> 00:00:29,160 Speaker 1: of men, Psalms, Chapter eleven, verse four. My God and King, 6 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:37,199 Speaker 1: you are my foundation. You are the stronghold for my heart, mind, 7 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:43,200 Speaker 1: and soul. You reign on a throne of righteousness and holiness. 8 00:00:43,760 --> 00:00:46,320 Speaker 1: If you were to give me even a fraction of 9 00:00:46,520 --> 00:00:50,800 Speaker 1: your presence, it would be enough to satisfy me for 10 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:57,760 Speaker 1: a thousand lifetimes. But you don't just give me a fraction. 11 00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:03,280 Speaker 1: You offer me the fullness of who you are. While 12 00:01:03,320 --> 00:01:06,440 Speaker 1: the wicked have fashioned their weapons to win the war 13 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:12,640 Speaker 1: of life, you have placed me behind you so I 14 00:01:12,800 --> 00:01:19,759 Speaker 1: might behold your victory. It is a sweet and comforting 15 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:26,039 Speaker 1: thing to know I am safe in you, and my 16 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:33,280 Speaker 1: future is held firmly in the same hands that hold 17 00:01:33,360 --> 00:01:42,720 Speaker 1: the heavens. I love you, Lord, help me to sleep 18 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:54,880 Speaker 1: soundly in their loving arms tonight in Jesus' name, Amen, 19 00:01:59,280 --> 00:02:03,640 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes 20 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:09,519 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's 21 00:02:09,919 --> 00:02:14,960 Speaker 1: sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 22 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:22,360 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under 23 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:36,919 Speaker 1: his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD 24 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:43,639 Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Palms Podcast. If 25 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:49,160 Speaker 1: this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never 26 00:02:49,400 --> 00:02:52,239 Speaker 1: miss a nightly encouragement. 27 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:59,960 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for Tonight's sleep song. I prayed up. 28 00:03:00,919 --> 00:03:05,240 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm eleven. Close your eyes 29 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:11,760 Speaker 2: and breathe in and out slowly. Relax your neck and shoulders. 30 00:03:12,960 --> 00:03:16,200 Speaker 2: Lay your fingers gently by your side or on your lap. 31 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:24,000 Speaker 2: Inhale and exhale slowly through your nose. As you control 32 00:03:24,040 --> 00:03:29,360 Speaker 2: your breathing, feel the tension in your muscles release, Feel 33 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:34,600 Speaker 2: your joints soften, and your heart rates slow down. Breathe 34 00:03:34,639 --> 00:03:41,200 Speaker 2: in and out as your body relaxes. Focus on opening 35 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:45,200 Speaker 2: your mind and heart to hear God's voice. Put your 36 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:49,200 Speaker 2: fears and doubts in God's hands. Ask for him to 37 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:53,720 Speaker 2: speak to you tonight. Allow his voice to soothe your soul, 38 00:03:53,920 --> 00:03:58,200 Speaker 2: and allow his peace to lead you into deep, RESTful sleep. 39 00:03:58,840 --> 00:04:03,320 Speaker 2: Uncertainty in our lives can cause fear, panic, and confusion. 40 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:07,600 Speaker 2: We may be tempted to flee our problems or look 41 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:11,360 Speaker 2: elsewhere for comfort. But tonight we can find comfort and 42 00:04:11,440 --> 00:04:15,000 Speaker 2: strength as we take refuge in the Lord. Psalm eleven 43 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:18,200 Speaker 2: from the King James version says, in the Lord, I 44 00:04:18,279 --> 00:04:23,080 Speaker 2: put my trust. How say ye to my soul. Flee 45 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:26,880 Speaker 2: as a bird to your mountain. For lo the wicked 46 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:31,160 Speaker 2: bend their bow. They make ready their arrow upon the string, 47 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:34,960 Speaker 2: that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 48 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:40,039 Speaker 2: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? 49 00:04:41,160 --> 00:04:45,000 Speaker 2: The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord's throne 50 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:50,080 Speaker 2: is in heaven. His eyes behold, his eyelids. Try the 51 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:55,719 Speaker 2: children of men. The Lord trieth the righteous, but the wicked, 52 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:59,760 Speaker 2: and him that loveth violence, His soul hateth upon the 53 00:04:59,760 --> 00:05:04,760 Speaker 2: w He shall reign snares, fire and brimstone, and an 54 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:08,559 Speaker 2: horrible tempest. This shall be the portion of their cup. 55 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:14,520 Speaker 2: For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness. His countenance doth behold 56 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:19,680 Speaker 2: the upright. Meditating on God's word helps relieve any stress 57 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:23,320 Speaker 2: and anxiety we carry with us into the night. In 58 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:27,520 Speaker 2: times of uncertainty, our minds are flooded with the worries 59 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:31,320 Speaker 2: of what might happen to us. We focus on everything 60 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:35,160 Speaker 2: that is wrong in our lives, but focusing on God's 61 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:38,960 Speaker 2: truth can put our minds at ease and allow our 62 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:45,000 Speaker 2: souls to rest peacefully. As you lie down tonight, focus 63 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:49,520 Speaker 2: on the truths the Psalmist reveals about God. Reflect on 64 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:54,400 Speaker 2: God's power and righteousness. Be reminded of God's love for 65 00:05:54,760 --> 00:06:00,080 Speaker 2: justice and of his sovereignty over the wicked and the righteous. 66 00:06:00,279 --> 00:06:04,400 Speaker 2: In the goodness of God, take delight in his presence. 67 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:11,960 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out. Take a deep breath. As your 68 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:16,599 Speaker 2: chest rises. Feel the Lord's strength pulling you up and 69 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:23,799 Speaker 2: helping you overcome your struggles. Exhale slowly as your chest falls. 70 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:28,200 Speaker 2: Feel the Lord's power striking down your fears and worries. 71 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:33,000 Speaker 2: As your mind settles, feel the Lord's protection surrounding you, 72 00:06:33,880 --> 00:06:38,200 Speaker 2: keeping you safe and secure through the night. Rest in 73 00:06:38,279 --> 00:06:44,279 Speaker 2: his mighty hands. Breathe in and out. Close your eyes 74 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:48,640 Speaker 2: and imagine a foundation so sturdy that it can never 75 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:52,680 Speaker 2: be shaken in a storm. It can never crumble underneath 76 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:56,360 Speaker 2: your feet, and it will be standing until the end 77 00:06:56,440 --> 00:07:00,680 Speaker 2: of time. Know the Lord is your foundation that can 78 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:05,359 Speaker 2: never be shaken. Allow his wisdom to guide you and 79 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:12,679 Speaker 2: his love to sustain you. Breathe in and out. Release 80 00:07:12,880 --> 00:07:18,440 Speaker 2: any tension in your body. Think of an uncertain time 81 00:07:18,520 --> 00:07:22,040 Speaker 2: in your life when you looked to others for comfort 82 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:28,000 Speaker 2: and provision rather than God. Ask for his forgiveness for 83 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:32,560 Speaker 2: not turning to him in times of trouble. Confess when 84 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:36,680 Speaker 2: you felt God wasn't big enough to handle your circumstances. 85 00:07:37,440 --> 00:07:40,120 Speaker 2: Ask him to help you. Rely on Him for everything 86 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:45,440 Speaker 2: you need, especially when life is hard. Take a deep 87 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:50,040 Speaker 2: breath and be filled with his grace as you breathe out. 88 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:55,120 Speaker 2: Let go of your guilt and shame. Surrender to God's 89 00:07:55,200 --> 00:07:59,640 Speaker 2: love and find inner peace and rest. Praise God for 90 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:03,440 Speaker 2: the time he has protected you in your life. Praise 91 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:06,280 Speaker 2: God for the times he has provided for you and 92 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:10,640 Speaker 2: your family. Thank Him for all the amazing things He 93 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:14,640 Speaker 2: is doing in your life right now. Think of someone 94 00:08:14,680 --> 00:08:19,040 Speaker 2: who needs God to intervene in their circumstances. Pray for 95 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:24,760 Speaker 2: protection and peace over them. Lay your requests before God. 96 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:30,760 Speaker 2: Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. Allow his 97 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:34,920 Speaker 2: comfort and strength to help you experience a deep, RESTful 98 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:38,959 Speaker 2: sleep tonight. Pray for the righteous to be upheld during 99 00:08:39,000 --> 00:08:43,520 Speaker 2: times of persecution. Pray they will stand firm to the end. 100 00:08:44,679 --> 00:08:47,720 Speaker 2: Pray for protection for you and your family as you 101 00:08:47,840 --> 00:08:53,600 Speaker 2: sleep tonight, Pray God will give you discernment. Pray for 102 00:08:53,720 --> 00:08:56,400 Speaker 2: his wisdom to guide you and keep you on His 103 00:08:56,600 --> 00:09:01,520 Speaker 2: path that leads to peaceful rest. Pray God will draw 104 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:05,840 Speaker 2: you near Him during times of uncertainty. Pray he will 105 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:09,360 Speaker 2: remind you of his goodness and help you focus on 106 00:09:09,520 --> 00:09:15,720 Speaker 2: Him to night. Clear your mind of any distractions, Release 107 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:20,320 Speaker 2: any stress that is still lingering from to day. Completely 108 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:26,160 Speaker 2: surrender to God. Put your trust in him. Breathe in 109 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:32,400 Speaker 2: and out slowly as your body relaxes. Allow God to 110 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:36,480 Speaker 2: refresh your soul and help you rest through the night.