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 --> 00:00:10,840 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 00:00:15,080 --> 00:00:20,599 Speaker 1: in heaven. His eyes observe, his eyes examined the children 5 00:00:20,880 --> 00:00:29,120 Speaker 1: of men, Psalms, Chapter eleven, verse four. My God and King, 6 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:37,159 Speaker 1: you are my foundation. You are the stronghold for my heart, mind, 7 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:43,199 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 00:00:46,479 --> 00:00:50,800 Speaker 1: your presence, it would be enough to satisfy me for 10 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:57,720 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 00:01:12,760 --> 00:01:19,759 Speaker 1: might behold your victory. It is a sweet and comforting 15 00:01:19,959 --> 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 --> 00:01:42,679 Speaker 1: the heavens. I love you, Lord, Help me to sleep 18 00:01:42,800 --> 00:01:54,880 Speaker 1: soundly in your loving arms tonight in Jesus' name, Amen, 19 00:01:59,240 --> 00:02:03,600 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes 20 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:09,480 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 --> 00:02:22,359 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under 23 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:36,880 Speaker 1: his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD 24 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:43,600 Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If 25 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:49,120 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 knightly encouragement. 27 00:02:55,400 --> 00:03:01,000 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep song. By prayed, we 28 00:03:01,040 --> 00:03:05,960 Speaker 2: will be meditating on Psalm eleven. Close your eyes and 29 00:03:06,080 --> 00:03:11,720 Speaker 2: breathe in and out slowly. Relax your neck and shoulders. 30 00:03:12,919 --> 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 --> 00:03:29,359 Speaker 2: your breathing, feel the tension in your muscles release, Feel 33 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:34,600 Speaker 2: your joints soften, and your heart rates slow down. Breathe 34 00:03:34,600 --> 00:03:41,160 Speaker 2: in and out as your body relaxes. Focus on opening 35 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:45,160 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 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:53,680 Speaker 2: speak to you tonight. Allow his voice to soothe your soul, 38 00:03:53,880 --> 00:03:58,160 Speaker 2: and allow his peace to lead you into deep, RESTful sleep. 39 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:03,320 Speaker 2: Uncertainty in our lives can cause fear, panic, and confusion. 40 00:04:04,240 --> 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 --> 00:04:14,960 Speaker 2: strength as we take refuge in the Lord. Psalm eleven 43 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:18,159 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 --> 00:04:26,839 Speaker 2: as a bird to your mountain. For lo the wicked 46 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:31,120 Speaker 2: bend their bow. They make ready their arrow upon the string, 47 00:04:31,880 --> 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 00:04:41,120 --> 00:04:44,880 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 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:55,719 Speaker 2: children of men. The Lord trieth the righteous, but the wicked, 52 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:59,920 Speaker 2: and him that loveth violence, his soul hateth upon the way. 53 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:05,840 Speaker 2: He shall reign snares fire and brimstone, and a horrible tempest. 54 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:09,880 Speaker 2: This shall be the portion of their cup. For the 55 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:15,200 Speaker 2: righteous Lord loveth righteousness. His countenance doth behold the upright. 56 00:05:16,080 --> 00:05:20,480 Speaker 2: Meditating on God's word helps relieve any stress and anxiety 57 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:24,720 Speaker 2: we carry with us into the night. In times of uncertainty, 58 00:05:25,440 --> 00:05:28,159 Speaker 2: our minds are flooded with the worries of what might 59 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:31,960 Speaker 2: happen to us. We focus on everything that is wrong 60 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:36,440 Speaker 2: in our lives, but focusing on God's truth can put 61 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:40,800 Speaker 2: our minds at ease and allow our souls to rest peacefully. 62 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:46,159 Speaker 2: As you lie down tonight, focus on the truths the 63 00:05:46,160 --> 00:05:51,560 Speaker 2: Psalmist reveals about God. Reflect on God's power and righteousness. 64 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:56,080 Speaker 2: Be reminded of God's love for justice and of his 65 00:05:56,200 --> 00:06:01,039 Speaker 2: sovereignty over the wicked and the righteous. In the goodness 66 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:08,839 Speaker 2: of God, take delight in his presence. Breathe in and out. 67 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:14,279 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. As your chest rises. Feel the 68 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:18,720 Speaker 2: Lord's strength pulling you up and helping you overcome your struggles. 69 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:25,640 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly as your chest falls. Feel the Lord's power 70 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:30,040 Speaker 2: striking down your fears and worries. As your mind settles, 71 00:06:30,680 --> 00:06:35,200 Speaker 2: feel the Lord's protection surrounding you, keeping you safe and 72 00:06:35,279 --> 00:06:40,640 Speaker 2: secure through the night. Rest in his mighty hands. Breathe 73 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:46,360 Speaker 2: in and out. Close your eyes and imagine a foundation 74 00:06:46,600 --> 00:06:50,400 Speaker 2: so sturdy that it can never be shaken in a storm. 75 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:54,400 Speaker 2: It can never crumble underneath your feet, and it will 76 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:58,920 Speaker 2: be standing until the end of time. Know the Lord 77 00:06:59,080 --> 00:07:03,359 Speaker 2: is your foundation that can never be shaken. Allow his 78 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:07,039 Speaker 2: wisdom to guide you and his love to sustain you. 79 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:14,800 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out. Release any tension in your body. 80 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:20,280 Speaker 2: Think of an uncertain time in your life when you 81 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:24,679 Speaker 2: looked to others for comfort and provision rather than God. 82 00:07:26,360 --> 00:07:29,400 Speaker 2: Ask for his forgiveness for not turning to him in 83 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:34,040 Speaker 2: times of trouble. Confess when you felt God wasn't big 84 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:38,440 Speaker 2: enough to handle your circumstances. Ask him to help you. 85 00:07:38,520 --> 00:07:42,600 Speaker 2: Rely on Him for everything you need, especially when life 86 00:07:42,640 --> 00:07:47,320 Speaker 2: is hard. Take a deep breath and be filled with 87 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:51,600 Speaker 2: his grace as you breathe out. Let go of your 88 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:56,640 Speaker 2: guilt and shame. Surrender to God's love and find inner 89 00:07:56,680 --> 00:08:00,640 Speaker 2: peace and rest. Praise God for the time he has 90 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:04,480 Speaker 2: protected you in your life. Praise God for the times 91 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:08,680 Speaker 2: he has provided for you and your family. Thank Him 92 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:11,560 Speaker 2: for all the amazing things He is doing in your 93 00:08:11,600 --> 00:08:15,680 Speaker 2: life right now. Think of someone who needs God to 94 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:21,960 Speaker 2: intervene in their circumstances. Pray for protection and peace over them. 95 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:27,680 Speaker 2: Lay your requests before God. Cast all your cares and 96 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:32,600 Speaker 2: anxieties on him. Allow his comfort and strength to help 97 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:37,160 Speaker 2: you experience a deep, RESTful sleep tonight. Pray for the 98 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:41,760 Speaker 2: righteous to be upheld during times of persecution. Pray they 99 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:46,000 Speaker 2: will stand firm to the end. Pray for protection for 100 00:08:46,160 --> 00:08:50,760 Speaker 2: you and your family as you sleep tonight, Pray God 101 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:54,960 Speaker 2: will give you discernment. Pray for his wisdom to guide 102 00:08:55,040 --> 00:08:57,680 Speaker 2: you and keep you on His path that leads to 103 00:08:57,760 --> 00:09:02,680 Speaker 2: peaceful rest. Pray God will draw you near Him during 104 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:06,840 Speaker 2: times of uncertainty. Pray he will remind you of his 105 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:12,160 Speaker 2: goodness and help you focus on Him to night. Clear 106 00:09:12,200 --> 00:09:16,880 Speaker 2: your mind of any distractions, Release any stress that is 107 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:22,800 Speaker 2: still lingering from to day. Completely surrender to God. Put 108 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:29,240 Speaker 2: your trust in him. Breathe in and out slowly as 109 00:09:29,240 --> 00:09:34,560 Speaker 2: your body relaxes. Allow God to refresh your soul and 110 00:09:34,720 --> 00:09:36,480 Speaker 2: help you rest through the night.