1 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:06,960 Speaker 1: In peace. 2 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:11,840 Speaker 2: I will lie down and sleep for you alone. Lord, 3 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:21,160 Speaker 2: make me dwell in safety Psalms four and eight. 4 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:29,560 Speaker 1: Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing my weary sighs. Tonight. 5 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:35,320 Speaker 1: You will leave me when I am distressed and comfort 6 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:41,600 Speaker 1: me when I feel uneasy, when anger, bitterness, and restlessness 7 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:47,600 Speaker 1: consume me. I pray that you would give me joy. 8 00:00:48,159 --> 00:00:52,159 Speaker 1: I pray that joy would be my pillow and that 9 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:58,800 Speaker 1: peace would blanket me. Help me to feel safe and 10 00:00:58,960 --> 00:01:06,520 Speaker 1: secure amid uncertainty and turmoil, so I may harmonize with 11 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:12,880 Speaker 1: the Psalm of David in peace, I will lie down 12 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:24,000 Speaker 1: and sleep for you alone. O Lord, keep me safe, 13 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:31,040 Speaker 1: lift my spirit and calm my mind. Tonight in Jesus' name, 14 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:42,240 Speaker 1: I pray, Ammen, thank you for praying with me. I'm 15 00:01:42,280 --> 00:01:47,640 Speaker 1: Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and 16 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:53,200 Speaker 1: spirit with tonight's Sleep Psalm. Prepare your heart for this 17 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:58,760 Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a 18 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:16,040 Speaker 1: RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, 19 00:02:16,520 --> 00:02:22,440 Speaker 1: Bishop td Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. 20 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:28,960 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 21 00:02:29,240 --> 00:02:32,600 Speaker 1: never miss a nightly encouragement. 22 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:40,720 Speaker 3: Hello, I'm grace for tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot com. 23 00:02:41,160 --> 00:02:46,440 Speaker 3: We will be meditating on Psalm four. First, let's get 24 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:50,200 Speaker 3: in a comfortable position to open our mind and hearts 25 00:02:50,240 --> 00:02:54,320 Speaker 3: to receive God's word. You can lie down flat on 26 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:57,760 Speaker 3: your back, or you can sit up straight in a chair. 27 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:04,919 Speaker 3: Relax neck and shoulders, rest your arms by your side, 28 00:03:05,040 --> 00:03:09,960 Speaker 3: and take a few deep breaths release any tension in 29 00:03:10,040 --> 00:03:16,359 Speaker 3: your body. Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. 30 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:23,480 Speaker 3: Close your eyes and focus on God's promises, on his faithfulness. 31 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,639 Speaker 3: Know he cares for you and he wants to lift 32 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:31,240 Speaker 3: your burdens and give you rest for your mind, body, 33 00:03:31,919 --> 00:03:37,000 Speaker 3: and soul. Take a deep breath and allow your chest 34 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:42,400 Speaker 3: to fully expand as you exhale, release the stress you 35 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:48,440 Speaker 3: are carrying from today. Open your eyes and invite God's 36 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:51,480 Speaker 3: presence into your room as you get ready to listen 37 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:58,560 Speaker 3: to His truth. Breathe in and out slowly, Be still 38 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:02,480 Speaker 3: and know that God is with you, ready to renew 39 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:08,360 Speaker 3: your mind and spirit tonight. You can find comfort in 40 00:04:08,440 --> 00:04:12,080 Speaker 3: knowing God hears your prayers and He will give you 41 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:15,760 Speaker 3: relief from your worries and fears, so that you can 42 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:21,360 Speaker 3: rest peacefully in His presence. Psalm for from the King. 43 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:26,279 Speaker 3: James's version says, hear me when I call, O, God 44 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:30,400 Speaker 3: of my righteousness, Thou hast enlarged me when I was 45 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:38,000 Speaker 3: in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O, ye, 46 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:42,040 Speaker 3: sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory 47 00:04:42,080 --> 00:04:46,960 Speaker 3: into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek 48 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:52,160 Speaker 3: after leasing? Saylah? But know that the Lord hath set 49 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:56,120 Speaker 3: apart him that is godly for himself. The Lord will 50 00:04:56,160 --> 00:05:00,200 Speaker 3: hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, aw 51 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:05,000 Speaker 3: and sin not commune with your own heart upon your bed, 52 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:11,920 Speaker 3: and be still, say lah, offer the sacrifices of righteousness, 53 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:16,200 Speaker 3: and put your trust in the Lord. There be many 54 00:05:16,279 --> 00:05:21,919 Speaker 3: that say, who will shew us any good Lord? Lift 55 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:25,960 Speaker 3: thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou 56 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:29,600 Speaker 3: hast put gladness in my heart more than in the 57 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:33,880 Speaker 3: time that their corn and their wine increased. I will 58 00:05:33,880 --> 00:05:37,760 Speaker 3: both lay me down in peace and sleep, for thou 59 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:43,520 Speaker 3: Lord only makest me dwell in safety. The Bible tells 60 00:05:43,600 --> 00:05:46,919 Speaker 3: us to turn to God in our distress and lay 61 00:05:46,960 --> 00:05:51,799 Speaker 3: our requests before him. Let's find comfort in knowing God 62 00:05:51,920 --> 00:05:56,440 Speaker 3: is with us and he hears our cry. He will 63 00:05:56,480 --> 00:06:01,159 Speaker 3: relieve our stress and anxiety and deliver us from our troubles. 64 00:06:02,640 --> 00:06:06,800 Speaker 3: Close your eyes and invite the presence of God as 65 00:06:06,839 --> 00:06:12,520 Speaker 3: you sleep. Allow his peace to wash over you, knowing 66 00:06:12,600 --> 00:06:17,200 Speaker 3: you will dwell in His safety Tonight, No harm will 67 00:06:17,279 --> 00:06:20,640 Speaker 3: come to you as you rest in the powerful presence 68 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:25,760 Speaker 3: of God. Nothing and no one can overcome the power 69 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:31,200 Speaker 3: and the strength of the Lord. You are safe, You 70 00:06:31,279 --> 00:06:37,920 Speaker 3: are secure, You are loved. Breathe in and out slowly, 71 00:06:39,279 --> 00:06:45,560 Speaker 3: relax your body. Close your eyes and imagine the brilliance 72 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:50,520 Speaker 3: of the Lord's face shining upon you. Know you have 73 00:06:50,560 --> 00:06:55,320 Speaker 3: found favor with the Almighty God. Take delight in his 74 00:06:55,480 --> 00:07:00,400 Speaker 3: favor and feel the gladness He has put into your heart. 75 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:08,400 Speaker 3: Be still and quiet before God. Search your heart. Ask 76 00:07:08,480 --> 00:07:12,360 Speaker 3: God to reveal any sin in your life or any 77 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:18,520 Speaker 3: hatred in your heart. Ask God for his forgiveness, knowing 78 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:24,280 Speaker 3: he will forgive you. Remember, God can use all the 79 00:07:24,360 --> 00:07:30,480 Speaker 3: brokenness in our lives, including our mistakes and failures. Commit 80 00:07:30,600 --> 00:07:37,280 Speaker 3: to follow Him and trust Him tonight. Breathe in and out, 81 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:43,280 Speaker 3: allow His mercy to wash over you. Know you have 82 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:48,560 Speaker 3: been set apart for the Lord. Thank the Lord for 83 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:53,679 Speaker 3: forgiving your sins. Praise Him for choosing you and setting 84 00:07:53,680 --> 00:07:57,680 Speaker 3: you apart to do his good work. Think of a 85 00:07:57,760 --> 00:08:02,080 Speaker 3: specific prayer God has answered your life, and thank Him 86 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:06,920 Speaker 3: for hearing you and answering your prayer. Think of someone 87 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:10,800 Speaker 3: you might be angry with or someone you may be 88 00:08:10,840 --> 00:08:15,720 Speaker 3: struggling to forgive. Ask God to help you forgive them 89 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:20,920 Speaker 3: and reconcile with them. Let go of any bitterness and 90 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:26,240 Speaker 3: resentment you may be holding on too. Breathe in and out. 91 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:32,400 Speaker 3: Slowly release the tension in your body. Lay your requests 92 00:08:32,520 --> 00:08:37,640 Speaker 3: before God. Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. 93 00:08:38,640 --> 00:08:43,040 Speaker 3: Believe He will help you and deliver you. Allow his 94 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:48,720 Speaker 3: comforting presence to help you experience a deep, RESTful sleep. Tonight. 95 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:52,720 Speaker 3: Pray over an area of your life where you need 96 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:57,640 Speaker 3: God's help and intervention. Pray God will help you find 97 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:02,960 Speaker 3: joy in Him no matter the outcome. Pray God will 98 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:06,040 Speaker 3: help you be committed to following Him and his ways. 99 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:11,000 Speaker 3: Pray for his guidance tomorrow as you strive to bring 100 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:15,720 Speaker 3: him glory. Pray God will help you find peaceful rest 101 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:22,200 Speaker 3: as you dwell in His safety. Breathe in and out slowly, 102 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:28,080 Speaker 3: release any tension left in your body. Lift up any 103 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:32,880 Speaker 3: worries and anxieties you still have to God. Trust in 104 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:38,839 Speaker 3: him alone, feel his light shining upon you. Lie down 105 00:09:39,160 --> 00:09:45,079 Speaker 3: and sleep in his perfect peace. Breathe in and out 106 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:51,240 Speaker 3: as your body relaxes. Allow God to refresh your soul 107 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:53,800 Speaker 3: and help you rest through the night.