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 00:00:16,280 --> 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 of one twenty two, Verse one. Dear Lord Tonight, 5 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:31,960 Speaker 1: as I lay my head down and seek peace, I 6 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:36,800 Speaker 1: prayed that your perfect love would cast out all fear, 7 00:00:37,960 --> 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 00:00:50,440 --> 00:00:56,040 Speaker 1: Like the rhymparts of Jerusalem. My thoughts wander and stray 10 00:00:56,160 --> 00:01:01,400 Speaker 1: away from you. Memories of mistakes and mister opportunities replay 11 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:05,959 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 --> 00:01:18,040 Speaker 1: my lost consciousness back into your comforting embrace. There is 14 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:25,480 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 --> 00:01:52,760 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, 18 00:01:53,520 --> 00:01:59,840 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song. 19 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:05,320 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 20 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:14,280 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:28,440 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:34,960 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Palms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:35,480 --> 00:02:41,919 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:49,720 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:55,280 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on song one twenty two. Begin 26 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:59,880 Speaker 2: this meditation by relaxing your body and calming your mind. 27 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:04,840 Speaker 2: Control your breathing to release the tension in your body 28 00:03:05,520 --> 00:03:09,120 Speaker 2: and to quiet the noise in your mind. Get in 29 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:13,160 Speaker 2: a comfortable position where your back is flat and straight 30 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:18,959 Speaker 2: and your chest is open. Take a deep breath. Feel 31 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:23,200 Speaker 2: the fresh air cleans your lungs. Hold your breath for 32 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:29,359 Speaker 2: a few seconds. Exhale slowly, and feel the oxygen flow 33 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:37,360 Speaker 2: throughout your body, rejuvenating you and restoring you. Practice taking longer, 34 00:03:37,760 --> 00:03:43,440 Speaker 2: deeper breaths. With each inhale, tighten a different muscle group 35 00:03:43,520 --> 00:03:50,520 Speaker 2: of the body. With each exhale, relax your muscles. Continue 36 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:55,520 Speaker 2: to tighten and relax every muscle until your body softens 37 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:57,520 Speaker 2: from your head to your toes. 38 00:03:58,640 --> 00:03:59,400 Speaker 1: Breathe in. 39 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:09,080 Speaker 2: And out. Close your eyes and take another deep, cleansing breath. 40 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:14,720 Speaker 2: Lift your burdens to the Lord. Cast your anxiety on 41 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:21,240 Speaker 2: him as you exhale, let go of any anxious thoughts, 42 00:04:21,279 --> 00:04:25,680 Speaker 2: and focus on the Lord carrying your burdens, lightening your 43 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:30,960 Speaker 2: load to give you rest as you listen to God's 44 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:35,280 Speaker 2: word to night. Step into the presence of the Lord, 45 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:39,880 Speaker 2: and may He fill you with his hope, joy, and peace, 46 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:45,000 Speaker 2: so that you may find true rest. Psalm one hundred 47 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:49,279 Speaker 2: twenty two from the King James's version says, I was 48 00:04:49,360 --> 00:04:52,600 Speaker 2: glad when they said, unto me, let us go into 49 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:56,159 Speaker 2: the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within 50 00:04:56,200 --> 00:05:00,799 Speaker 2: thy gates O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built as a city 51 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:05,400 Speaker 2: that is compact together. Whither the tribes go up the 52 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:09,839 Speaker 2: tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to 53 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:13,400 Speaker 2: give thanks unto the name of the Lord. For there 54 00:05:13,440 --> 00:05:17,000 Speaker 2: are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the House 55 00:05:17,040 --> 00:05:21,560 Speaker 2: of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall 56 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:26,280 Speaker 2: prosper that love thee peace be within thy walls, and 57 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:31,679 Speaker 2: prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companion's sake, 58 00:05:32,360 --> 00:05:36,919 Speaker 2: I will now say, peace be within thee. Because of 59 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:40,159 Speaker 2: the House of the Lord, our God, I will seek 60 00:05:40,240 --> 00:05:44,320 Speaker 2: thy good. Meditating on the word of the Lord makes 61 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:49,400 Speaker 2: us aware of his powerful presence. Hearing his truth comforts 62 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:55,120 Speaker 2: us and brings us peace. Following his commands fills our 63 00:05:55,200 --> 00:06:00,520 Speaker 2: hearts with joy and delight. Come before the Lord and 64 00:06:00,680 --> 00:06:05,520 Speaker 2: invite his presence. As you sleep. In his presence, you 65 00:06:05,600 --> 00:06:09,440 Speaker 2: will find rest for your soul and refreshment for your 66 00:06:09,480 --> 00:06:15,640 Speaker 2: body and mind. Take a deep breath. Be still before 67 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:20,039 Speaker 2: the Lord and bask in his presence. Feel his light 68 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:25,760 Speaker 2: shine upon you. Exhale slowly, and allow his glory to 69 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:30,400 Speaker 2: rest upon you, keeping you warm and safe throughout the night. 70 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:36,080 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and imagine a city on a hill 71 00:06:36,640 --> 00:06:40,200 Speaker 2: where people from all over the world visit to worship 72 00:06:40,240 --> 00:06:45,279 Speaker 2: the Lord and praise his name. See the glorious city 73 00:06:45,400 --> 00:06:48,800 Speaker 2: shine brightly with the light and love of God into 74 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:54,159 Speaker 2: a dark world. Take a deep breath, be filled with 75 00:06:54,279 --> 00:06:58,760 Speaker 2: his hope. Know only he can satisfy your needs with 76 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:04,520 Speaker 2: his peace and love. Exhale slowly and put your trust 77 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:10,880 Speaker 2: in God. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord. Ask 78 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:15,120 Speaker 2: for his forgiveness. Ask for his guidance as you seek 79 00:07:15,200 --> 00:07:20,160 Speaker 2: to do his will. Take a deep breath, be filled 80 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:25,920 Speaker 2: with his mercy and grace. Exhale slowly and let go 81 00:07:26,120 --> 00:07:30,280 Speaker 2: of any sin and shame. In the Lord's presence. Know 82 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:35,320 Speaker 2: his sacrifice has satisfied the atonement for our sins, freeing 83 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:39,720 Speaker 2: us from our shame. Rejoice in the name of the Lord. 84 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:43,680 Speaker 2: Lift your spirit to praise Him for all he has 85 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:47,080 Speaker 2: done for you. Thank him for the ways he has 86 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:51,360 Speaker 2: provided for you and protected you. Thank Him for the 87 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:55,760 Speaker 2: justice he brings to this world through wise judges and rulers. 88 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:00,160 Speaker 2: Think of a person who is struggling to find peace 89 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:04,360 Speaker 2: in their life. Pray they will turn to God and 90 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:10,200 Speaker 2: allow his peace to transcend their circumstances. Pray God's presence 91 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:13,840 Speaker 2: will comfort them and help them rest throughout the night. 92 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:19,560 Speaker 2: Come before the Lord with your requests, Give him the 93 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:25,640 Speaker 2: desires of your heart. Lift your struggles. Seek the Lord, 94 00:08:25,760 --> 00:08:29,200 Speaker 2: and he will fill your life with his hope, joy 95 00:08:29,480 --> 00:08:34,240 Speaker 2: and peace. Pray for protection over those who love God 96 00:08:34,400 --> 00:08:37,920 Speaker 2: and seek his face. Pray he will keep them in 97 00:08:38,040 --> 00:08:43,319 Speaker 2: his perfect peace as they sleep through the night. Pray 98 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:48,080 Speaker 2: for provision over your family and friends. Pray God will 99 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:53,880 Speaker 2: satisfy their needs and fulfill their desires. Overflowing their hearts 100 00:08:53,880 --> 00:08:58,480 Speaker 2: with his joy. Pray for peace as you and your 101 00:08:58,559 --> 00:09:02,760 Speaker 2: loved ones lay down to rect Pray God will help 102 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:08,439 Speaker 2: you experience deep, RESTful sleep tonight. Take a deep breath, 103 00:09:09,720 --> 00:09:14,440 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, and release any stress and tension that is 104 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:21,040 Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Rest in his presence. Feel safe 105 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:26,439 Speaker 2: and secure in his hands. Find satisfaction in his provision. 106 00:09:28,120 --> 00:09:32,400 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and allow his peace to relax your 107 00:09:32,400 --> 00:09:36,760 Speaker 2: body and calm your mind as you prepare for sleep.