WEBVTT - Psalm 1

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<v Speaker 1>That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,

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<v Speaker 1>which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does

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<v Speaker 1>not wither. Whatever they do prospers the Psalms, Chapter one,

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<v Speaker 1>verse three. Dear Lord, you are the source of life, love,

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<v Speaker 1>and fruitfulness. Tonight, as my head lays tently on my pillow,

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<v Speaker 1>I want to be planted by you, roots dug deep

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<v Speaker 1>into fertile soil, beside the flowing streams of truth, love

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<v Speaker 1>and life. Position me in the place of peace, and

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<v Speaker 1>give me purpose in your presence as I sleep. Make

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<v Speaker 1>me like a tree with branches reaching skyward, stretching upwards

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<v Speaker 1>toward the call of heaven. The wicked will wander and

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<v Speaker 1>their leaves will eventually wither. But I know if I

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<v Speaker 1>remain steadfast and you, I will run and never grow weary.

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<v Speaker 1>I will prosper because of your guidance, counsel, and spirit.

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<v Speaker 1>Bring me refreshment and life. In your word, Lord, teach me.

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<v Speaker 1>Teach my heart to be steel, like a tree planted

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<v Speaker 1>by living water. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, thank

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<v Speaker 1>you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting

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<v Speaker 1>you to unwine your mind and spirit with tonight's Sleep song.

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<v Speaker 1>Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms,

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<v Speaker 1>guiding you into a RESTful embrace under His watchful eyes.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's

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<v Speaker 1>episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you,

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<v Speaker 2>Hello there, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Psalm by Prey

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<v Speaker 2>dot com. We will be meditating on Psalm one. As

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<v Speaker 2>you lay down, relax your neck and shoulders, rest your

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<v Speaker 2>arms by your side, and take a few deep breaths.

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<v Speaker 2>Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. Try

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<v Speaker 2>to control your breathing to help your body relax. Breathe

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<v Speaker 2>in and out slowly. Notice how your chest rises and

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<v Speaker 2>falls with each breath. The slower you inhale, the more

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<v Speaker 2>your chest expands. When you exhale. After allowing your chest

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<v Speaker 2>to fully expand, more oxygen will flow to rejuvenate your body.

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<v Speaker 2>Take another deep breath and release any stress and tension

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<v Speaker 2>in your muscles. As you exhale, clear your mind and

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<v Speaker 2>focus your thoughts on God. Remember who He is, the

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<v Speaker 2>all powerful one that knows you. Seize you and loves you.

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<v Speaker 2>He knows the weight of what you are carrying from

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<v Speaker 2>to day, and he is ready to lift your burdens

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<v Speaker 2>and give you rest for your mind, body, and soul.

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<v Speaker 2>Bring to day's worries and anxieties to him. Know he

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<v Speaker 2>cares for you. Know he came to bring you a

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<v Speaker 2>life filled with joy, hope, and peace. Focus on his promises,

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<v Speaker 2>on his goodness. Bry then and out slowly, open your

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<v Speaker 2>mind and heart to hear his voice. Ask for him

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<v Speaker 2>to speak to you through his word. Know his voice

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<v Speaker 2>will lead you to a safe, quiet place where you

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<v Speaker 2>can rest in him. Tonight, you can find rest in

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<v Speaker 2>knowing God's word can and will sustain you. The Bible

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<v Speaker 2>promises those who take delight in God's word will be

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<v Speaker 2>blessed and refreshed. Psalm one from the King James's version says,

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<v Speaker 2>blessed is the man that walketh not in the council

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<v Speaker 2>of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners,

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<v Speaker 2>nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his

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<v Speaker 2>delight is in the law of the Lord. And in

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<v Speaker 2>his law doth he meditate day and night. And he

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<v Speaker 2>shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of

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<v Speaker 2>water that bringeth forth his fruit and his season. His

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<v Speaker 2>leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

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<v Speaker 2>The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff

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<v Speaker 2>which the wind and driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall

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<v Speaker 2>not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation

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<v Speaker 2>of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of

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<v Speaker 2>the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

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<v Speaker 2>Meditating on God's word before you go to sleep fills

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<v Speaker 2>your heart with joy and your spirit with delight. You

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<v Speaker 2>can find peace knowing God is always watching over you,

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<v Speaker 2>protecting you through the night. Bask in his presence. Feel

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<v Speaker 2>his peace wash over you. Breathe in and out slowly

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<v Speaker 2>with your eyes closed. Imagine being firmly rooted in His love,

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<v Speaker 2>grace and truth, and quenching your thirst in his spirits

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<v Speaker 2>of eternal life. No God can sustain you where you are.

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<v Speaker 2>Focus on God and his faithfulness us to keep you

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<v Speaker 2>and watch over you. Praise Him for always keeping his

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<v Speaker 2>promises and for being your firm foundation. Thank Him for

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<v Speaker 2>his flawless word in which you can take delight, and

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<v Speaker 2>for his powerful presence in which you can find satisfaction.

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<v Speaker 2>Draw near to Him so that you can grow and

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<v Speaker 2>live a fruitful life by bringing others to him. Reflect

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<v Speaker 2>on your life and think of areas in which you

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<v Speaker 2>can surrender to Him and be more fruitful. Confess times

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<v Speaker 2>when you have allowed the ways of this world to

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<v Speaker 2>distract you from His way. Breathe in his forgiveness as

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<v Speaker 2>you exhale, Let go of your guilt and shame. Surrender

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<v Speaker 2>to God's love, and find inner peace and rest for

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<v Speaker 2>your mind, body, and soul In this sweet surrender. Take

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<v Speaker 2>delight in the Lord and his goodness. Allow his joy

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<v Speaker 2>to lighten your heavy heart. Praise Him for the times

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<v Speaker 2>he has protected you. Praise Him for the people he

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<v Speaker 2>put in your life to bring you closer to him.

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<v Speaker 2>Praise Him for the opportunities he has given you to

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<v Speaker 2>bring others to Him and to bear fruit in your life.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of someone you know who might need to feel

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<v Speaker 2>God's presence and pray for them to find rest to night.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray God will fill you with his wisdom and help

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<v Speaker 2>you continue to follow his path that leads to a

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<v Speaker 2>life filled with joy and peace. Pray God will bring

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<v Speaker 2>people in your life who will encourage you to walk

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<v Speaker 2>with him. Pray God will fill you with the Holy

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<v Speaker 2>Spirit and show you how to live a fruitful life

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<v Speaker 2>for him. Pray God will help you find rest in

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<v Speaker 2>knowing He is watching over you tonight. Take a deep breath.

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<v Speaker 2>As you exhale, release any tension and stress that is

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<v Speaker 2>still lingering from today. Relax your neck and shoulders. Feel

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<v Speaker 2>your body soften and your mind settle. As your body relaxes,

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<v Speaker 2>allow God to refresh your soul and bring you peace

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<v Speaker 2>to help you rest through the night. If you have

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