Speaker 1: That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
Speaker 1: which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does
Speaker 1: not wither. Whatever they do prospers the Psalms, Chapter one,
Speaker 1: verse three. Dear Lord, you are the source of life, love,
Speaker 1: and fruitfulness. Tonight, as my head lays tently on my pillow,
Speaker 1: I want to be planted by you, roots dug deep
Speaker 1: into fertile soil, beside the flowing streams of truth, love
Speaker 1: and life. Position me in the place of peace, and
Speaker 1: give me purpose in your presence as I sleep. Make
Speaker 1: me like a tree with branches reaching skyward, stretching upwards
Speaker 1: toward the call of heaven. The wicked will wander and
Speaker 1: their leaves will eventually wither. But I know if I
Speaker 1: remain steadfast and you, I will run and never grow weary.
Speaker 1: I will prosper because of your guidance, counsel, and spirit.
Speaker 1: Bring me refreshment and life. In your word, Lord, teach me.
Speaker 1: Teach my heart to be steel, like a tree planted
Speaker 1: by living water. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, thank
Speaker 1: you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting
Speaker 1: you to unwine your mind and spirit with tonight's Sleep song.
Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms,
Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under His watchful eyes.
Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's
Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you,
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Speaker 2: Hello there, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Psalm by Prey
Speaker 2: dot com. We will be meditating on Psalm one. As
Speaker 2: you lay down, relax your neck and shoulders, rest your
Speaker 2: arms by your side, and take a few deep breaths.
Speaker 2: Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. Try
Speaker 2: to control your breathing to help your body relax. Breathe
Speaker 2: in and out slowly. Notice how your chest rises and
Speaker 2: falls with each breath. The slower you inhale, the more
Speaker 2: your chest expands. When you exhale. After allowing your chest
Speaker 2: to fully expand, more oxygen will flow to rejuvenate your body.
Speaker 2: Take another deep breath and release any stress and tension
Speaker 2: in your muscles. As you exhale, clear your mind and
Speaker 2: focus your thoughts on God. Remember who He is, the
Speaker 2: all powerful one that knows you. Seize you and loves you.
Speaker 2: He knows the weight of what you are carrying from
Speaker 2: to day, and he is ready to lift your burdens
Speaker 2: and give you rest for your mind, body, and soul.
Speaker 2: Bring to day's worries and anxieties to him. Know he
Speaker 2: cares for you. Know he came to bring you a
Speaker 2: life filled with joy, hope, and peace. Focus on his promises,
Speaker 2: on his goodness. Bry then and out slowly, open your
Speaker 2: mind and heart to hear his voice. Ask for him
Speaker 2: to speak to you through his word. Know his voice
Speaker 2: will lead you to a safe, quiet place where you
Speaker 2: can rest in him. Tonight, you can find rest in
Speaker 2: knowing God's word can and will sustain you. The Bible
Speaker 2: promises those who take delight in God's word will be
Speaker 2: blessed and refreshed. Psalm one from the King James's version says,
Speaker 2: blessed is the man that walketh not in the council
Speaker 2: of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners,
Speaker 2: nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his
Speaker 2: delight is in the law of the Lord. And in
Speaker 2: his law doth he meditate day and night. And he
Speaker 2: shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of
Speaker 2: water that bringeth forth his fruit and his season. His
Speaker 2: leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Speaker 2: The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff
Speaker 2: which the wind and driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall
Speaker 2: not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation
Speaker 2: of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of
Speaker 2: the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Speaker 2: Meditating on God's word before you go to sleep fills
Speaker 2: your heart with joy and your spirit with delight. You
Speaker 2: can find peace knowing God is always watching over you,
Speaker 2: protecting you through the night. Bask in his presence. Feel
Speaker 2: his peace wash over you. Breathe in and out slowly
Speaker 2: with your eyes closed. Imagine being firmly rooted in His love,
Speaker 2: grace and truth, and quenching your thirst in his spirits
Speaker 2: of eternal life. No God can sustain you where you are.
Speaker 2: Focus on God and his faithfulness us to keep you
Speaker 2: and watch over you. Praise Him for always keeping his
Speaker 2: promises and for being your firm foundation. Thank Him for
Speaker 2: his flawless word in which you can take delight, and
Speaker 2: for his powerful presence in which you can find satisfaction.
Speaker 2: Draw near to Him so that you can grow and
Speaker 2: live a fruitful life by bringing others to him. Reflect
Speaker 2: on your life and think of areas in which you
Speaker 2: can surrender to Him and be more fruitful. Confess times
Speaker 2: when you have allowed the ways of this world to
Speaker 2: distract you from His way. Breathe in his forgiveness as
Speaker 2: you exhale, Let go of your guilt and shame. Surrender
Speaker 2: to God's love, and find inner peace and rest for
Speaker 2: your mind, body, and soul In this sweet surrender. Take
Speaker 2: delight in the Lord and his goodness. Allow his joy
Speaker 2: to lighten your heavy heart. Praise Him for the times
Speaker 2: he has protected you. Praise Him for the people he
Speaker 2: put in your life to bring you closer to him.
Speaker 2: Praise Him for the opportunities he has given you to
Speaker 2: bring others to Him and to bear fruit in your life.
Speaker 2: Think of someone you know who might need to feel
Speaker 2: God's presence and pray for them to find rest to night.
Speaker 2: Pray God will fill you with his wisdom and help
Speaker 2: you continue to follow his path that leads to a
Speaker 2: life filled with joy and peace. Pray God will bring
Speaker 2: people in your life who will encourage you to walk
Speaker 2: with him. Pray God will fill you with the Holy
Speaker 2: Spirit and show you how to live a fruitful life
Speaker 2: for him. Pray God will help you find rest in
Speaker 2: knowing He is watching over you tonight. Take a deep breath.
Speaker 2: As you exhale, release any tension and stress that is
Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Relax your neck and shoulders. Feel
Speaker 2: your body soften and your mind settle. As your body relaxes,
Speaker 2: allow God to refresh your soul and bring you peace
Speaker 2: to help you rest through the night. If you have
Speaker 2: enjoyed this episode of Sleep Psalms, follow the podcast on
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Speaker 2: priority in your life. God bless