1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:15,560 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleepsalm. The works of his 3 00:00:15,760 --> 00:00:22,520 Speaker 1: hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure 4 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:31,640 Speaker 1: Psalm one eleven, verse seven. Dear God, I come before 5 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:37,120 Speaker 1: you tonight humbly, recognizing that I am in constant need 6 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:42,920 Speaker 1: of you. I pray for serenity and sober thoughts. Knowing 7 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:50,600 Speaker 1: that my desires and fears often cloud my mind. Help 8 00:00:50,680 --> 00:00:54,400 Speaker 1: me to see clearly and to have the strength to 9 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:59,720 Speaker 1: resist temptation. I also ask for a healthy fear of 10 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:05,080 Speaker 1: me You Lord. May I always remember that you are 11 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:11,440 Speaker 1: in control and that my decisions have consequences. May this 12 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:16,920 Speaker 1: fear keep me from straying down a path of lawlessness 13 00:01:16,959 --> 00:01:24,160 Speaker 1: that leads me away from your love. And finally, I 14 00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:29,560 Speaker 1: ask for wisdom. May I seek your guidance in every 15 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:32,679 Speaker 1: decision I make, and may I be open to the 16 00:01:32,800 --> 00:01:38,960 Speaker 1: lessons you have for me. Thank you God for your 17 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:44,680 Speaker 1: steadfast love and your unending grace. I trust in you 18 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:50,840 Speaker 1: and know that you will guide me always. In Jesus' name, 19 00:01:50,960 --> 00:02:01,840 Speaker 1: I pray, Amen, Thank you for prayer with me. I'm 20 00:02:01,880 --> 00:02:07,200 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes inviting you to unwine your mind and 21 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:12,800 Speaker 1: spirit with Tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this 22 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:18,360 Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a 23 00:02:18,440 --> 00:02:35,920 Speaker 1: RESTful embrace under his watchful Eyms. Thank you for joining me, 24 00:02:36,400 --> 00:02:42,320 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. 25 00:02:43,680 --> 00:02:48,840 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 26 00:02:49,120 --> 00:02:52,480 Speaker 1: never miss a knightly encouragement. 27 00:02:55,280 --> 00:03:00,040 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep song. By pray do 28 00:03:01,120 --> 00:03:05,960 Speaker 2: we will be meditating on Psalm one eleven. Be still 29 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:10,640 Speaker 2: before the Lord and know he is the powerful, almighty 30 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:14,800 Speaker 2: God that created the world and that has sustained his 31 00:03:14,960 --> 00:03:20,840 Speaker 2: people throughout generations. Invite the presence of this awesome and 32 00:03:20,919 --> 00:03:24,919 Speaker 2: amazing God as you prepare to meditate on his word. 33 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:29,480 Speaker 2: Ask for him to help open your mind and heart 34 00:03:29,560 --> 00:03:33,080 Speaker 2: to hear his word and to help you relax to 35 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:37,560 Speaker 2: find rest in Him. Tonight, get in a comfortable position. 36 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:41,760 Speaker 2: You can lie down flat on your back or sit 37 00:03:41,880 --> 00:03:45,960 Speaker 2: straight up in a chair with your shoulders back. Rest 38 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:48,960 Speaker 2: your hands gently by your side or in your lap. 39 00:03:50,040 --> 00:03:55,400 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly through your nose. With each breath. 40 00:03:56,200 --> 00:04:00,440 Speaker 2: Feel your heart rate slow down and your chest open up. 41 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:06,800 Speaker 2: Focus on opening your mind to receive God's word. Take 42 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:11,240 Speaker 2: a deep breath, lift your anxious thoughts to the Lord. 43 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:18,560 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and feel God lift your burdens, calming your mind, 44 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:24,440 Speaker 2: heart and body. Close your eyes and take a few 45 00:04:24,560 --> 00:04:28,520 Speaker 2: deep breaths until all your stress and anxiety has been 46 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:32,040 Speaker 2: surrendered to God and you are ready to listen to 47 00:04:32,040 --> 00:04:37,120 Speaker 2: tonight's psalm. The Bible reminds us we can put our 48 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:40,280 Speaker 2: trust in God because of the wonderful works he has 49 00:04:40,400 --> 00:04:46,599 Speaker 2: done since the creation of this world. Tonight, let's acknowledge 50 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:50,480 Speaker 2: the goodness of God and allow his praise to fill 51 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:55,360 Speaker 2: our hearts with joy. Psalm one eleven from the King 52 00:04:55,480 --> 00:05:00,359 Speaker 2: James version says, praise ye the Lord. I will praise 53 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:03,479 Speaker 2: the Lord with my whole heart in the assembly of 54 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:07,520 Speaker 2: the Upright and in the congregation. The works of the 55 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:10,760 Speaker 2: Lord are great, sought out of all them that have 56 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:15,599 Speaker 2: pleasure therein. His work is honorable and glorious, and his 57 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:20,400 Speaker 2: righteous endureth forever. He hath made his wonderful works to 58 00:05:20,440 --> 00:05:24,360 Speaker 2: be remembered. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. 59 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:28,279 Speaker 2: He hath given meet unto them that fear him. He 60 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:32,320 Speaker 2: will ever be mindful of his covenant. He Hath shewed 61 00:05:32,400 --> 00:05:35,400 Speaker 2: his people the power of his works, that he may 62 00:05:35,440 --> 00:05:38,880 Speaker 2: give them the heritage of the Heathen. The works of 63 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:43,480 Speaker 2: his hands are verity and judgment. All his commandments are sure. 64 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:47,960 Speaker 2: They stand fast forever and ever, and are done in 65 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:53,200 Speaker 2: truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people. He 66 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:58,000 Speaker 2: Hath commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name, 67 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:01,400 Speaker 2: the fear of If the Lord is the beginning of 68 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:05,120 Speaker 2: wisdom a good understanding, have all they that do his 69 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:12,679 Speaker 2: commandments His praise endureth forever. Meditate on the wonderful works 70 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:17,719 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Reflect on his power, take delight in 71 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:22,800 Speaker 2: his faithfulness. Praise the Lord with your heart and allow 72 00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:26,880 Speaker 2: his joy to nourish your body and renew your spirit 73 00:06:27,080 --> 00:06:32,320 Speaker 2: and mind. Take a deep breath, be filled with his 74 00:06:32,440 --> 00:06:38,680 Speaker 2: glory and majesty. Exhale slowly and allow his glory to 75 00:06:38,839 --> 00:06:43,719 Speaker 2: warm your body and lighten your heart. Feel secure in 76 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:49,840 Speaker 2: His righteousness, and feel safe in His glorious presence. Take 77 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:55,720 Speaker 2: another deep breath as your lungs fill with air. Imagine 78 00:06:55,839 --> 00:07:01,040 Speaker 2: God filling you with everything you need, and exhil slowly 79 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:06,200 Speaker 2: and allow His provision to satisfy your bones and your soul. 80 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:11,600 Speaker 2: Allow his bread to sustain you throughout the day, and 81 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:16,320 Speaker 2: his word to sustain you throughout the night. Think of 82 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:19,680 Speaker 2: a time when you followed your own path and did 83 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:26,720 Speaker 2: not keep God's commands. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin. Ask for 84 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:31,520 Speaker 2: the Lord's forgiveness. Ask him to reveal any ways you 85 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:34,960 Speaker 2: need to turn away from and any areas in your 86 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:39,720 Speaker 2: life you need to dedicate to him. Repent and allow 87 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:45,320 Speaker 2: his wisdom to guide you. Take a deep breath. Allow 88 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:50,320 Speaker 2: God's righteousness to vindicate you. Allow His love and grace 89 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:56,200 Speaker 2: to redeem you as you exhale. Release any shame your feeling. 90 00:07:57,440 --> 00:08:03,000 Speaker 2: Know He has already rescued you and redeemed you. Rejoice 91 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:08,720 Speaker 2: in His holy and awesome name. Praise his salvation. Praise 92 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:11,240 Speaker 2: him for the mighty deeds he has done for you. 93 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:16,760 Speaker 2: Thank him for always working on your behalf. Thank him 94 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:20,800 Speaker 2: for the ways he has provided for you. Think of 95 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:24,200 Speaker 2: a person who needs to be reminded of God's promises. 96 00:08:25,360 --> 00:08:28,960 Speaker 2: Pray God will draw their heart toward him and will 97 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:32,280 Speaker 2: remind them of who He is and who they are 98 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:36,520 Speaker 2: to him. Pray they will be satisfied with His love 99 00:08:37,160 --> 00:08:42,720 Speaker 2: and be transformed by his grace. Tonight we can pray 100 00:08:42,880 --> 00:08:46,480 Speaker 2: to the same God that parted the Red Sea, the 101 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:51,000 Speaker 2: same God who healed diseases and blindness, and the same 102 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:54,800 Speaker 2: God who was willing to do miraculous things for you today. 103 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:59,880 Speaker 2: Be bold and confident as you approach the Lord tonight 104 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:06,320 Speaker 2: and lay your requests before the Almighty God. Pray for 105 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:09,880 Speaker 2: God to give you wisdom. Pray he will help you 106 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:14,000 Speaker 2: follow his commandments and have a good understanding of His 107 00:09:14,200 --> 00:09:19,560 Speaker 2: kingdom and our world. Pray for God to provide for 108 00:09:19,679 --> 00:09:23,720 Speaker 2: you in a specific area of your life. Pray you 109 00:09:23,800 --> 00:09:27,000 Speaker 2: will not worry and put your trust in Him as 110 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:31,520 Speaker 2: you wait for his provision. Pray for God to protect 111 00:09:31,559 --> 00:09:36,439 Speaker 2: you as you sleep. Pray He will refresh your mind, body, 112 00:09:36,559 --> 00:09:42,360 Speaker 2: and soul with his presence. To night, Breathe in and 113 00:09:42,640 --> 00:09:48,600 Speaker 2: out slowly. Trust God to provide for you. Trust Him 114 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:53,640 Speaker 2: to keep you safe through the night. With your next exhale, 115 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:58,560 Speaker 2: surrender any stress and anxiety that is still lingering from 116 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:04,240 Speaker 2: to day. Surrender your life to the Lord. In this 117 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:09,920 Speaker 2: sweet surrender. Rest in His mighty hands and find peaceful 118 00:10:10,040 --> 00:10:14,079 Speaker 2: rest that will restore you and rejuvenate you for to morrow.