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 --> 00:00:16,120 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. I was glad 3 00:00:16,239 --> 00:00:19,800 Speaker 1: when they said to me, let's go to the Lord's 4 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:26,200 Speaker 1: house Psalm one twenty two, Verse one. Dear Lord Tonight, 5 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:31,920 Speaker 1: as I lay my head down and seek peace, I 6 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:36,760 Speaker 1: prayed that your perfect love would cast out all fear, 7 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:44,960 Speaker 1: free me from anxiety, and hold my thoughts captive, hedged 8 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:49,760 Speaker 1: me in, and bill walls of protection around my mind 9 00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:56,000 Speaker 1: Like the rhymparts of Jerusalem. My thoughts wander and stray 10 00:00:56,120 --> 00:01:01,400 Speaker 1: away from you. Memories of mistakes and mister opportunities replay 11 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:05,720 Speaker 1: themselves in my mind's eyes, seeking to shame me and 12 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:12,959 Speaker 1: rob me of my sleep. Be my protector and bring 13 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:18,000 Speaker 1: my lost consciousness back into your comforting embrace. There is 14 00:01:18,160 --> 00:01:25,440 Speaker 1: peace within your walls, Lord Jesus, and I can genuinely 15 00:01:26,440 --> 00:01:34,280 Speaker 1: repose in your presence, deliver me tonight from intrusive thoughts 16 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:44,080 Speaker 1: and ussher me into blissful sleep. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, 17 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:52,120 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. 18 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:57,840 Speaker 1: Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with 19 00:01:57,960 --> 00:02:03,960 Speaker 1: Tonight's sleep. Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from 20 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:09,760 Speaker 1: the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace 21 00:02:11,160 --> 00:02:25,120 Speaker 1: under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop 22 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:32,200 Speaker 1: TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If 23 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:37,720 Speaker 1: this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never 24 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:40,799 Speaker 1: miss a nightly encouragement. 25 00:02:43,480 --> 00:02:48,639 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 26 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:54,160 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one twenty two. Begin 27 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:58,840 Speaker 2: this meditation by relaxing your body and calming your mind. 28 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:03,720 Speaker 2: Control your breathing to release the tension in your body 29 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:08,040 Speaker 2: and to quiet the noise in your mind. Get in 30 00:03:08,080 --> 00:03:12,040 Speaker 2: a comfortable position where your back is flat and straight 31 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:17,880 Speaker 2: and your chest is open. Take a deep breath. Feel 32 00:03:17,919 --> 00:03:22,080 Speaker 2: the fresh air cleans your lungs. Hold your breath for 33 00:03:22,160 --> 00:03:28,280 Speaker 2: a few seconds. Exhale slowly, and feel the oxygen flow 34 00:03:28,400 --> 00:03:36,280 Speaker 2: throughout your body, rejuvenating you and restoring you. Practice taking longer, 35 00:03:36,640 --> 00:03:42,320 Speaker 2: deeper breaths. With each inhale, tighten a different muscle group 36 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:49,400 Speaker 2: of the body. With each exhale, relax your muscles. Continue 37 00:03:49,440 --> 00:03:54,440 Speaker 2: to tighten and relax every muscle until your body softens, 38 00:03:54,520 --> 00:04:00,840 Speaker 2: from your head to your toes. Breathe in and out, 39 00:04:03,040 --> 00:04:09,600 Speaker 2: close your eyes and take another deep, cleansing breath. Lift 40 00:04:09,640 --> 00:04:13,960 Speaker 2: your burdens to the Lord. Cast your anxiety on him 41 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:20,280 Speaker 2: as you exhale, Let go of any anxious thoughts and 42 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:24,919 Speaker 2: focus on the Lord carrying your burdens, lightening your load 43 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:30,120 Speaker 2: to give you rest as you listen to God's word 44 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:34,719 Speaker 2: to night. Step into the presence of the Lord, and 45 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:38,760 Speaker 2: may He fill you with his hope, joy, and peace, 46 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:43,839 Speaker 2: so that you may find true rest. Psalm one hundred 47 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:48,159 Speaker 2: twenty two from the King James version says, I was 48 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:51,480 Speaker 2: glad when they said, unto me, let us go into 49 00:04:51,520 --> 00:04:55,040 Speaker 2: the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within 50 00:04:55,120 --> 00:04:59,680 Speaker 2: thy gates o Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city 51 00:04:59,720 --> 00:05:04,279 Speaker 2: that is compact together. Whither the tribes go up the 52 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:08,760 Speaker 2: tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to 53 00:05:08,839 --> 00:05:12,320 Speaker 2: give thanks unto the name of the Lord. For there 54 00:05:12,320 --> 00:05:15,919 Speaker 2: are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the House 55 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:20,479 Speaker 2: of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall 56 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:25,160 Speaker 2: prosper that love thee peace be within thy walls, and 57 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:30,560 Speaker 2: prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companion's sake, 58 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:35,839 Speaker 2: I will now say peace be within thee because of 59 00:05:35,880 --> 00:05:39,040 Speaker 2: the House of the Lord, our God, I will seek 60 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:43,239 Speaker 2: thy good. Meditating on the word of the Lord makes 61 00:05:43,320 --> 00:05:48,279 Speaker 2: us aware of his powerful presence. Hearing his truth comforts 62 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:54,000 Speaker 2: us and brings us peace. Following his commands fills our 63 00:05:54,080 --> 00:05:59,440 Speaker 2: hearts with joy and delight. Come before the Lord and 64 00:05:59,560 --> 00:06:04,400 Speaker 2: invite his presence. As you sleep. In his presence, you 65 00:06:04,480 --> 00:06:08,320 Speaker 2: will find rest for your soul and refreshment for your 66 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:14,560 Speaker 2: body and mind. Take a deep breath. Be still before 67 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:18,960 Speaker 2: the Lord and bask in his presence. Feel his light 68 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:24,680 Speaker 2: shine upon you. Exhale slowly and allow his glory to 69 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:29,320 Speaker 2: rest upon you, keeping you warm and safe throughout the night. 70 00:06:31,080 --> 00:06:34,960 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and imagine a city on a hill 71 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:39,080 Speaker 2: where people from all over the world visit to worship 72 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:44,159 Speaker 2: the Lord and praise his name. See the glorious city 73 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:47,680 Speaker 2: shine brightly with the light and love of God into 74 00:06:47,839 --> 00:06:53,040 Speaker 2: a dark world. Take a deep breath, be filled with 75 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:57,680 Speaker 2: his hope. Know only he can satisfy your needs with 76 00:06:57,800 --> 00:07:03,400 Speaker 2: his peace and love. Exhale slowly and put your trust 77 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:09,760 Speaker 2: in God. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord. Ask 78 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:14,000 Speaker 2: for his forgiveness. Ask for his guidance. As you seek 79 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:19,080 Speaker 2: to do his will. Take a deep breath, be filled 80 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:24,840 Speaker 2: with his mercy and grace. Exhale slowly, and let go 81 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:29,160 Speaker 2: of any sin and shame. In the Lord's presence. Know 82 00:07:29,440 --> 00:07:34,200 Speaker 2: his sacrifice has satisfied the atonement for our sins, freeing 83 00:07:34,320 --> 00:07:38,600 Speaker 2: us from our shame. Rejoice in the name of the Lord. 84 00:07:39,720 --> 00:07:42,560 Speaker 2: Lift your spirit to praise Him for all he has 85 00:07:42,640 --> 00:07:45,960 Speaker 2: done for you. Thank him for the ways he has 86 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:50,280 Speaker 2: provided for you and protected you. Thank Him for the 87 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:55,160 Speaker 2: justice he brings to this world through wise judges and rulers. 88 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:59,040 Speaker 2: Think of a person who is struggling to find peace 89 00:07:59,080 --> 00:08:03,240 Speaker 2: in their life. Pray they will turn to God and 90 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:09,080 Speaker 2: allow his peace to transcend their circumstances. Pray God's presence 91 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:12,720 Speaker 2: will comfort them and help them rest throughout the night. 92 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:18,480 Speaker 2: Come before the Lord with your requests, Give him the 93 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:24,560 Speaker 2: desires of your heart. Lift your struggles. Seek the Lord, 94 00:08:24,640 --> 00:08:28,120 Speaker 2: and he will fill your life with his hope, joy, 95 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:33,160 Speaker 2: and peace. Pray for protection over those who love God 96 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:36,839 Speaker 2: and seek his face. Pray he will keep them in 97 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:42,199 Speaker 2: his perfect peace as they sleep through the night. Pray 98 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:46,960 Speaker 2: for provision over your family and friends. Pray God will 99 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:52,760 Speaker 2: satisfy their needs and fulfill their desires overflowing their hearts 100 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:57,400 Speaker 2: with his joy. Pray for peace as you and your 101 00:08:57,440 --> 00:09:01,640 Speaker 2: loved ones lay down to rest. Pray God will help 102 00:09:01,679 --> 00:09:07,320 Speaker 2: you experience deep, RESTful sleep to night. Take a deep breath, 103 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:13,320 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, and release any stress and tension that is 104 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:19,400 Speaker 2: still lingering from to day. Rest in his presence. Feel 105 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:25,319 Speaker 2: safe and secure in his hands. Find satisfaction in his provision. 106 00:09:27,040 --> 00:09:31,280 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and allow his peace to relax your 107 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:35,680 Speaker 2: body and calm your mind as you prepare for sleep.