1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwind your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:15,760 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm Praise the Lord 3 00:00:16,480 --> 00:00:22,279 Speaker 1: for he is good, Sing praises to his name, for 4 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:31,440 Speaker 1: that is pleasant, Psalm one thirty five, Verse number three. 5 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:36,560 Speaker 1: Dear God, as I enter the peaceful sanctuary of sleep, 6 00:00:37,280 --> 00:00:41,160 Speaker 1: I find comfort in knowing that you are always there 7 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:46,720 Speaker 1: to watch over me. Just as you led the Israelites 8 00:00:47,640 --> 00:00:51,600 Speaker 1: out of Egypt with a mighty hand, you have guided 9 00:00:51,640 --> 00:00:54,960 Speaker 1: me through the ups and downs of life with an 10 00:00:55,120 --> 00:01:03,800 Speaker 1: unwavering love that endures all. The darkness of the night 11 00:01:03,920 --> 00:01:07,920 Speaker 1: reminds me of the darkness that once enveloped the people 12 00:01:07,959 --> 00:01:13,720 Speaker 1: of Israel. But you were a guiding light that shone 13 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:19,399 Speaker 1: amid that darkness. May your light continue to guide me 14 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:24,679 Speaker 1: and illuminate my path so that I may always walk 15 00:01:24,760 --> 00:01:31,080 Speaker 1: in your ways and do your will. Just as you 16 00:01:31,319 --> 00:01:35,480 Speaker 1: brought the Israelites through the Red Sea and into a 17 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:41,760 Speaker 1: new land of promise, I trust that you will continue 18 00:01:41,800 --> 00:01:46,880 Speaker 1: to guide me through the challenges and trials that lie. 19 00:01:48,960 --> 00:01:52,880 Speaker 1: May your hand be upon me and your love surround 20 00:01:53,040 --> 00:02:03,440 Speaker 1: me constantly. Thank you for your faithful for your endearing 21 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:10,839 Speaker 1: love that never fails, and for the peace you give 22 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:23,560 Speaker 1: as I rest in your embrace. I trust you, I 23 00:02:23,600 --> 00:02:33,560 Speaker 1: love you, and I praise you in Jesus' name. Amen, 24 00:02:37,800 --> 00:02:42,160 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes 25 00:02:42,919 --> 00:02:48,000 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's 26 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:53,480 Speaker 1: Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 27 00:02:53,480 --> 00:03:00,880 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under 28 00:03:01,080 --> 00:03:14,880 Speaker 1: his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td 29 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:21,600 Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If 30 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:27,160 Speaker 1: this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never 31 00:03:27,400 --> 00:03:30,239 Speaker 1: miss a nightly encouragement. 32 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:38,280 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 33 00:03:38,880 --> 00:03:42,040 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty 34 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:46,200 Speaker 2: five as we get ready to listen to God's word. 35 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:51,760 Speaker 2: Let's focus on settling our hearts and calming our minds 36 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:57,360 Speaker 2: by controlling our breathing. Get in a comfortable position. Make 37 00:03:57,440 --> 00:04:01,080 Speaker 2: sure your back is flat and straight and your chest 38 00:04:01,160 --> 00:04:07,480 Speaker 2: is open. Take a long, deep, cleansing breath. Feel the 39 00:04:07,640 --> 00:04:12,520 Speaker 2: oxygen being pulled into your lungs. Hold your breath for 40 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:18,640 Speaker 2: a few seconds, Exhale slowly, and allow the oxygen to 41 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:23,719 Speaker 2: flow freely. Throughout you, restoring every cell of your body. 42 00:04:25,040 --> 00:04:31,280 Speaker 2: Take another deep breath. Focus on your heartbeat, determine if 43 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:37,000 Speaker 2: it is beating quickly or slowly. Exhale and release the 44 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:41,919 Speaker 2: stress in your muscles and joints. Take a few more 45 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:47,320 Speaker 2: deep breaths. With each breath, feel your heart rates slow 46 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:53,520 Speaker 2: down with your next exhale. Release any anxious thoughts that 47 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:58,920 Speaker 2: are cluttering your mind. Open your mind to hear God's word. 48 00:05:00,240 --> 00:05:04,479 Speaker 2: Lift your stress and anxiety to him. Know he is 49 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:08,880 Speaker 2: strong enough to carry your burdens. Know he loves you 50 00:05:09,480 --> 00:05:14,480 Speaker 2: and wants to give you rest. Close your eyes and 51 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:19,520 Speaker 2: allow His truth to fill your spirit and satisfy your soul. 52 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:25,360 Speaker 2: In a world where power, wealth, and fame are idolized, 53 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:29,760 Speaker 2: the Bible reminds us the idols of this world are 54 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:33,880 Speaker 2: nothing compared to the One True Living God we have 55 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:39,320 Speaker 2: the honor of serving tonight. Let the joy of the 56 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:43,640 Speaker 2: Lord fill our hearts, and let his praise and glory 57 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:48,719 Speaker 2: lift our spirits. Psalm one hundred thirty five from the 58 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:53,720 Speaker 2: King James version says, praise ye the Lord, Praise ye 59 00:05:53,760 --> 00:05:57,440 Speaker 2: the name of the Lord. Praise him, O, ye servants 60 00:05:57,440 --> 00:06:00,320 Speaker 2: of the Lord, ye that stand in the house of 61 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:03,320 Speaker 2: the Lord. In the courts of the House of our God. 62 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:08,479 Speaker 2: Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Sing praises 63 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:12,119 Speaker 2: unto his name, for it is pleasant. For the Lord 64 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:17,120 Speaker 2: hath chosen Jacob unto himself and Israel for his peculiar treasure. 65 00:06:17,839 --> 00:06:20,720 Speaker 2: For I know that the Lord is great, and that 66 00:06:20,760 --> 00:06:25,200 Speaker 2: our Lord is above all gods. Whatsoever the Lord pleased, 67 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:28,400 Speaker 2: that did he in heaven and in earth, in the 68 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:32,599 Speaker 2: seas and all deep places. He causeth the vapors to 69 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:36,440 Speaker 2: ascend from the ends of the earth. He maketh lightnings 70 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:40,160 Speaker 2: for the rain. He bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. 71 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:44,600 Speaker 2: Who smote the first born of Egypt, both of man 72 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:48,679 Speaker 2: and beast, who sent tokens and wonders into the midst 73 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:53,160 Speaker 2: of thee O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants, 74 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:59,800 Speaker 2: who smote great nations and slew mighty kings Sihon king 75 00:06:59,839 --> 00:07:04,400 Speaker 2: of the Amorites, and og King of Bashan, and all 76 00:07:04,480 --> 00:07:08,960 Speaker 2: the kingdoms of Canaan, and gave their land for unhortage 77 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:14,240 Speaker 2: and heritage unto Israel his people. Thy name, O Lord, 78 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:20,240 Speaker 2: endureth forever, and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations. 79 00:07:21,080 --> 00:07:24,000 Speaker 2: For the Lord will judge his people, and he will 80 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:28,440 Speaker 2: repent himself concerning his servants. The idols of the Heathen 81 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:33,680 Speaker 2: are silver and gold, the work of men's heads. They 82 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:37,680 Speaker 2: have mouths, but they speak not. Eyes have they but 83 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:41,200 Speaker 2: they see not. They have ears, but they hear not. 84 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:45,240 Speaker 2: Neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that 85 00:07:45,360 --> 00:07:48,760 Speaker 2: make them are like unto them, So is every one 86 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:52,920 Speaker 2: that trusteth in them. Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. 87 00:07:53,560 --> 00:07:57,080 Speaker 2: Bless the Lord, O house of Erin. Bless the Lord, 88 00:07:57,160 --> 00:08:00,280 Speaker 2: O house of levi Ye that fear the Lord. Lord, 89 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:04,080 Speaker 2: Bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, 90 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:11,080 Speaker 2: which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. Meditate on 91 00:08:11,160 --> 00:08:15,200 Speaker 2: the goodness of the Lord. Know you serve an almighty 92 00:08:15,280 --> 00:08:19,320 Speaker 2: God that rules over the heavens and the earth, that 93 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:24,400 Speaker 2: controls the wind and the waves. Rest in his power, 94 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:33,240 Speaker 2: Rest in his sovereignty. Breathe in and out slowly, close 95 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:38,800 Speaker 2: your eyes and bask in his glory. Allow his light 96 00:08:38,920 --> 00:08:43,559 Speaker 2: to fill your space, to fill your mind, body, and heart. 97 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:49,440 Speaker 2: Feel his light spread over you like a blanket, covering 98 00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:54,320 Speaker 2: you with his protection, keeping you safe and warm throughout 99 00:08:54,360 --> 00:09:00,199 Speaker 2: the night. Take a deep breath as your lungs fill 100 00:09:00,280 --> 00:09:05,800 Speaker 2: with air. Lift your spirit to praise the Lord. Rejoice 101 00:09:05,880 --> 00:09:09,520 Speaker 2: in the name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power 102 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:16,560 Speaker 2: and strength. Exhale slowly, and allow his praise to overflow 103 00:09:16,640 --> 00:09:21,400 Speaker 2: you with his joy and thankfulness. Feel your spirit and 104 00:09:21,520 --> 00:09:28,960 Speaker 2: heart lighten, relaxing your body, calming your mind. Think of 105 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:33,120 Speaker 2: any idols you have in your life. Reflect on the 106 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:36,000 Speaker 2: things and the people that are most important to you. 107 00:09:37,640 --> 00:09:42,760 Speaker 2: Think about where God falls on this list. Confess anything 108 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:48,479 Speaker 2: or anyone you place above God. Ask for his forgiveness. 109 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:53,160 Speaker 2: Ask for his help in putting Him above all else 110 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:59,600 Speaker 2: in your life. Take a deep breath, Allow his righteousness 111 00:09:59,679 --> 00:10:05,280 Speaker 2: to f indicate you. Exhale slowly and allow his love 112 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:10,240 Speaker 2: to cover your sin and shame. Know His compassion and 113 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:15,040 Speaker 2: his love have set you free. Praise the Lord for 114 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:20,640 Speaker 2: his goodness. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness. Thank Him 115 00:10:20,679 --> 00:10:24,560 Speaker 2: for the mighty ways he has moved in your life. 116 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:28,200 Speaker 2: Thank Him for the compassion and mercy he has shown you. 117 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:33,160 Speaker 2: Think of a person who is struggling with some form 118 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:39,600 Speaker 2: of addiction or idolatry in their life. Pray God will 119 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:44,480 Speaker 2: help them overcome their struggles. Pray God will protect them 120 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:49,480 Speaker 2: until they turn back to him. Lay your requests before 121 00:10:49,559 --> 00:10:53,760 Speaker 2: the Lord of Lords. Know when you pray, you are 122 00:10:53,880 --> 00:10:57,960 Speaker 2: calling upon the Living God, whose power can deliver you, 123 00:10:58,600 --> 00:11:04,520 Speaker 2: whose strength can succesa you. Know nothing is impossible for him. 124 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:08,200 Speaker 2: Pray for God to deliver his people who are being 125 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:12,559 Speaker 2: persecuted and oppressed in this world. Pray he will protect 126 00:11:12,679 --> 00:11:17,520 Speaker 2: their families. Tonight, Pray for God to help you worship 127 00:11:17,640 --> 00:11:21,520 Speaker 2: only Him and not the other idols in our world. 128 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:25,679 Speaker 2: Pray you will keep your eyes on Him every day. 129 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:30,520 Speaker 2: Pray for God's power to rest upon you Tonight as 130 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:36,560 Speaker 2: you sleep, pray he will rejuvenate you for tomorrow. Take 131 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:41,120 Speaker 2: a deep breath, be filled with His joy and peace. 132 00:11:42,559 --> 00:11:47,560 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering 133 00:11:47,640 --> 00:11:54,840 Speaker 2: from today. Relax your neck and shoulders. Breathe in and 134 00:11:55,080 --> 00:12:01,520 Speaker 2: out as you prepare for sleep. Allow God's presence to 135 00:12:01,640 --> 00:12:03,160 Speaker 2: comfort you through the night.