1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:08,600 Speaker 1: Forbearing one another and forgiving one another. If any man 2 00:00:08,880 --> 00:00:14,320 Speaker 1: have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, 3 00:00:15,800 --> 00:00:27,640 Speaker 1: so also do ye Colossians three thirteen. Dear Father, thank 4 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:32,160 Speaker 1: you for the bountiful blessings and protection upon me tonight. 5 00:00:33,880 --> 00:00:41,160 Speaker 1: Thank you for your shelter and strength. Help me distill 6 00:00:41,240 --> 00:00:47,040 Speaker 1: the thoughts which keep me awake at night. Please allow 7 00:00:47,120 --> 00:00:51,960 Speaker 1: me to forgive anyone who hurt me today so that 8 00:00:52,159 --> 00:00:58,800 Speaker 1: I can sleep peacefully. Grant me the strength to move 9 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:04,600 Speaker 1: past anything that does not serve me, so that I 10 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:11,680 Speaker 1: can be renewed tomorrow morning. Allow your spirit to speak 11 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:17,920 Speaker 1: to my mind and heart while I am asleep, so 12 00:01:17,959 --> 00:01:22,280 Speaker 1: that I can awake tomorrow peacefully refreshed. 13 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:24,280 Speaker 2: In Jesus' name. 14 00:01:25,520 --> 00:01:25,920 Speaker 1: Amen. 15 00:01:30,880 --> 00:01:35,080 Speaker 2: Thank you for listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer 16 00:01:36,319 --> 00:01:39,920 Speaker 2: to experience a pocket of peace before you go to sleep. 17 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,400 Speaker 2: Stay tuned for our free meditative prayer after this quick 18 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:49,120 Speaker 2: word from our sponsors. 19 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:57,320 Speaker 3: Welcome to your meditative prayer on sleep better. To get 20 00:01:57,360 --> 00:02:01,000 Speaker 3: the most out of your spiritual journey, pray dot com 21 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:07,160 Speaker 3: every day and make prayer a priority in your life. 22 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:12,000 Speaker 3: Our goal for today's meditative prayer is to sleep better. 23 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:19,840 Speaker 3: Take a second to relax. Look for a cozy and 24 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:25,840 Speaker 3: comfortable place, a place where your focus can be on 25 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:34,839 Speaker 3: this moment of internal reflection. Take a few slow, deep breaths, 26 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:42,720 Speaker 3: close your eyes, open your heart and mind to what 27 00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:49,839 Speaker 3: God has prepared for you. Today we will be meditating 28 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:54,280 Speaker 3: on Psalm chapter four, verse eight from the King James version. 29 00:02:56,639 --> 00:03:00,720 Speaker 3: I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, 30 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:10,280 Speaker 3: for Thou Lord only makest me dwell in safety. Now 31 00:03:11,240 --> 00:03:14,200 Speaker 3: take a moment to pour out your adoration to God, 32 00:03:14,440 --> 00:03:20,920 Speaker 3: for who he is God, I will sing of your strength. 33 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:28,239 Speaker 3: I will sing out loud of your steadfast love. For 34 00:03:28,480 --> 00:03:33,560 Speaker 3: you have been to me a fortress and a refuge 35 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:40,400 Speaker 3: in the day of my distress. And my spirit rejoices 36 00:03:40,640 --> 00:03:46,320 Speaker 3: in Christ, my Savior. I know that in your hands 37 00:03:46,680 --> 00:03:50,880 Speaker 3: I can rest assured, for you will keep me safe 38 00:03:51,360 --> 00:04:00,520 Speaker 3: from all evil. Safety is required for sound sleep. People 39 00:04:00,560 --> 00:04:03,560 Speaker 3: will go to great lengths to ensure that the place 40 00:04:03,600 --> 00:04:08,760 Speaker 3: where they rest is secure. Those who can afford to 41 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:16,400 Speaker 3: buy homes in prestigious neighborhoods, some invest in expensive security systems, 42 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:23,760 Speaker 3: and others opt for having weapons. While there is nothing 43 00:04:23,839 --> 00:04:27,040 Speaker 3: wrong with doing what you can to ensure your safety, 44 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:34,560 Speaker 3: your trust must never rely on earthly means. Your confidence 45 00:04:34,640 --> 00:04:42,520 Speaker 3: should be placed in Christ alone. True assurance comes from God, 46 00:04:43,520 --> 00:04:50,240 Speaker 3: as only He can guarantee your well being. Abandoned, alone 47 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:55,440 Speaker 3: and persecuted, King David was still able to rest in peace, 48 00:04:56,440 --> 00:05:02,000 Speaker 3: for he knew his safety was in God's hands. No 49 00:05:02,080 --> 00:05:08,039 Speaker 3: matter where you are or what is happening in your life, 50 00:05:08,279 --> 00:05:13,000 Speaker 3: God can calm your heart and provide tranquility for your mind. 51 00:05:14,839 --> 00:05:18,240 Speaker 3: Take a moment to open yourself up to the Holy Spirit. 52 00:05:19,960 --> 00:05:27,880 Speaker 3: Confess to him your feelings of fear and weariness. Take 53 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:31,400 Speaker 3: a moment now to dwell on God's promise of safety. 54 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:37,800 Speaker 3: Thank Him for always being with you, for watching over you. 55 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:46,720 Speaker 3: Think of the confidence God's word provides, of the comfort 56 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:50,760 Speaker 3: that comes with knowing his attention over you will never 57 00:05:50,920 --> 00:05:59,120 Speaker 3: slip or falter. Thank God for his loving kindness and 58 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:05,120 Speaker 3: his compassion over your life. Give thanks for the moments 59 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:12,080 Speaker 3: He spent ministering to you and keeping you safe from harm. 60 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:17,479 Speaker 3: Thank Him for the peace and tranquility that comes from 61 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:26,279 Speaker 3: knowing He cares for you. Do not forget God is 62 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:31,279 Speaker 3: present and he is listening to you. He desires to 63 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:38,240 Speaker 3: still your fears and to quiet your troubled heart. Jesus 64 00:06:38,279 --> 00:06:43,080 Speaker 3: wants to give you serenity in all situations and circumstances, 65 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:51,240 Speaker 3: so let him. Pray for complete control over all negative emotions. 66 00:06:53,440 --> 00:07:00,880 Speaker 3: Pray for boldness born of His assurance. Ask the Holy 67 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:05,359 Speaker 3: Spirit to teach you to find contentment in the midst 68 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:12,920 Speaker 3: of uncertainty. Ask him to fill your heart with ease 69 00:07:13,920 --> 00:07:23,840 Speaker 3: to comfort you in all seasons of life. Remember you 70 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:28,040 Speaker 3: can lie down and sleep in peace, for it is 71 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:34,440 Speaker 3: God who keeps you safe. Even in the midst of danger. 72 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:41,320 Speaker 3: You can rest secure because God is guarding you. You 73 00:07:41,440 --> 00:07:47,600 Speaker 3: must remember God is in control and nothing happens outside 74 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:57,600 Speaker 3: of His permission. You can choose to rest, take solace 75 00:07:57,720 --> 00:08:01,880 Speaker 3: in God's promise to care for you, and to find 76 00:08:02,040 --> 00:08:10,840 Speaker 3: consolation in the power of His word. Sleep well, you 77 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:22,000 Speaker 3: are safe and secure for God is holding you. Thank 78 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:26,400 Speaker 3: you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 79 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:30,480 Speaker 3: By incorporating this healthy habit as a daily practice, you 80 00:08:30,520 --> 00:09:59,520 Speaker 3: are making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with God.