WEBVTT - Psalm 135

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<v Speaker 1>I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwind your

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<v Speaker 1>mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm Praise the Lord

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<v Speaker 1>for he is good, Sing praises to his name, for

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<v Speaker 1>that is pleasant, Psalm one thirty five, Verse number three.

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<v Speaker 1>Dear God, as I enter the peaceful sanctuary of sleep,

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<v Speaker 1>I find comfort in knowing that you are always there

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<v Speaker 1>to watch over me. Just as you led the Israelites

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<v Speaker 1>out of Egypt with a mighty hand, you have guided

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<v Speaker 1>me through the ups and downs of life with an

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<v Speaker 1>unwavering love that endures all. The darkness of the night

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<v Speaker 1>reminds me of the darkness that once enveloped the people

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<v Speaker 1>of Israel. But you were a guiding light that shone

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<v Speaker 1>amid the darkness. May your light continue to guide me

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<v Speaker 1>and illuminate my path so that I may always walk

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<v Speaker 1>in your ways and do your will. Just as you

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<v Speaker 1>brought the Israelites through the Red Sea and into a

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<v Speaker 1>new land of promise, I trust that you will continue

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<v Speaker 1>to guide me through the challenges and trials that lie.

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<v Speaker 1>May your hand be upon me and your love surround

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<v Speaker 1>me constantly. Thank you for your faithful for your endearing

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<v Speaker 1>love that never fails, and for the peace you give

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<v Speaker 1>as I rest in your embrace. I trust you, I

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<v Speaker 1>love you, and I praise you in Jesus' name. Amen,

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

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<v Speaker 1>inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's

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<v Speaker 1>Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the

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<v Speaker 1>Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under

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<v Speaker 1>his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td

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<v Speaker 1>Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If

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<v Speaker 1>this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never

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<v Speaker 1>miss a nightly encouragement.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com.

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<v Speaker 2>We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty

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<v Speaker 2>five as we get ready to listen to God's word.

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<v Speaker 2>Let's focus on settling our hearts and calming our minds

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<v Speaker 2>by controlling our breathing. Get in a comfortable position. Make

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<v Speaker 2>sure your back is flat and straight and your chest

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<v Speaker 2>is open. Take a long, deep, cleansing breath. Feel the

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<v Speaker 2>oxygen being pulled into your lungs. Hold your breath for

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<v Speaker 2>a few seconds, Exhale slowly, and allow the oxygen to

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<v Speaker 2>flow freely. Throughout you, restoring every cell of your body.

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<v Speaker 2>Take another deep breath. Focus on your heartbeat, determine if

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<v Speaker 2>it is beating quickly or slowly. Exhale and release the

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<v Speaker 2>stress in your muscles and joints. Take a few more

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<v Speaker 2>deep breaths. With each breath, feel your heart rates slow

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<v Speaker 2>down with your next exhale. Release any anxious thoughts that

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<v Speaker 2>are cluttering your mind. Open your mind to hear God's word.

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<v Speaker 2>Lift your stress and anxiety to him. Know he is

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<v Speaker 2>strong enough to carry your burdens. Know he loves you

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<v Speaker 2>and wants to give you rest. Close your eyes and

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<v Speaker 2>allow His truth to fill your spirit and satisfy your soul.

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<v Speaker 2>In a world where power, wealth, and fame are idolized,

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<v Speaker 2>the Bible reminds us the idols of this world are

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<v Speaker 2>nothing compared to the One True Living God we have

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<v Speaker 2>the honor of serving tonight. Let the joy of the

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<v Speaker 2>Lord fill our hearts, and let his praise and glory

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<v Speaker 2>lift our spirits. Psalm one hundred thirty five from the

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<v Speaker 2>King James version says, praise ye the Lord, Praise ye

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<v Speaker 2>the name of the Lord. Praise him, O, ye servants

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<v Speaker 2>of the Lord, ye that stand in the house of

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord. In the courts of the House of our God.

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<v Speaker 2>Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good. Sing praises

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<v Speaker 2>unto his name, for it is pleasant. For the Lord

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<v Speaker 2>hath chosen Jacob unto himself and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

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<v Speaker 2>For I know that the Lord is great, and that

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<v Speaker 2>our Lord is above all gods. Whatsoever the Lord pleased,

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<v Speaker 2>that did he in heaven and in earth, in the

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<v Speaker 2>seas and all deep places. He causeth the vapors to

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<v Speaker 2>ascend from the ends of the earth. He maketh lightnings

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<v Speaker 2>for the rain. He bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

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<v Speaker 2>Who smote the first born of Egypt, both of man

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<v Speaker 2>and beast, who sent tokens and wonders into the midst

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<v Speaker 2>of thee O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants,

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<v Speaker 2>who smote great nations and slew mighty kings Sihon king

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<v Speaker 2>of the Amorites, and og King of Bashan, and all

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<v Speaker 2>the kingdoms of Canaan, and gave their land for unhortage

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<v Speaker 2>and heritage unto Israel his people. Thy name, O Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>endureth forever, and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.

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<v Speaker 2>For the Lord will judge his people, and he will

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<v Speaker 2>repent himself concerning his servants. The idols of the Heathen

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<v Speaker 2>are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They

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<v Speaker 2>have mouths, but they speak not. Eyes have they but

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<v Speaker 2>they see not. They have ears, but they hear not.

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<v Speaker 2>Neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that

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<v Speaker 2>make them are like unto them, So is every one

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<v Speaker 2>that trusteth in them. Bless the Lord, O house of Israel.

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<v Speaker 2>Bless the Lord, O house of Erin. Bless the Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>O house of levi Ye that fear the Lord. Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>Bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion,

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<v Speaker 2>which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. Meditate on

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<v Speaker 2>the goodness of the Lord. Know you serve an almighty

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<v Speaker 2>God that rules over the heavens and the earth, that

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<v Speaker 2>controls the wind and the waves. Rest in his power,

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<v Speaker 2>Rest in his sovereignty. Breathe in and out slowly, close

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<v Speaker 2>your eyes and bask in his glory. Allow his light

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<v Speaker 2>to fill your space, to fill your mind, body, and heart.

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<v Speaker 2>Feel his light spread over you like a blanket, covering

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<v Speaker 2>you with his protection, keeping you safe and warm throughout

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<v Speaker 2>the night. Take a deep breath as your lungs fill

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<v Speaker 2>with air. Lift your spirit to praise the Lord. Rejoice

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<v Speaker 2>in the name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power

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<v Speaker 2>and strength. Exhale slowly, and allow his praise to overflow

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<v Speaker 2>you with his joy and thankfulness. Feel your spirit and

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<v Speaker 2>heart lighten, relaxing your body, calming your mind. Think of

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<v Speaker 2>any idols you have in your life. Reflect on the

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<v Speaker 2>things and the people that are most important to you.

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<v Speaker 2>Think about where God falls on this list. Confess anything

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<v Speaker 2>or anyone you place above God. Ask for his forgiveness.

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<v Speaker 2>Ask for his help in putting Him above all else

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<v Speaker 2>in your life. Take a deep breath, Allow his righteousness

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<v Speaker 2>to f indicate you. Exhale slowly and allow his love

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<v Speaker 2>to cover your sin and shame. Know His compassion and

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<v Speaker 2>his love have set you free. Praise the Lord for

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<v Speaker 2>his goodness. Praise the Lord for his faithfulness. Thank Him

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<v Speaker 2>for the mighty ways he has moved in your life.

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<v Speaker 2>Thank Him for the compassion and mercy he has shown you.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of a person who is struggling with some form

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<v Speaker 2>of addiction or idolatry in their life. Pray God will

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<v Speaker 2>help them overcome their struggles. Pray God will protect them

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<v Speaker 2>until they turn back to him. Lay your requests before

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord of Lords. Know when you pray, you are

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<v Speaker 2>calling upon the Living God, whose power can deliver you,

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<v Speaker 2>whose strength can succesa you. Know nothing is impossible for him.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray for God to deliver his people who are being

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<v Speaker 2>persecuted and oppressed in this world. Pray he will protect

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<v Speaker 2>their families. Tonight, Pray for God to help you worship

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<v Speaker 2>only Him and not the other idols in our world.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray you will keep your eyes on Him every day.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray for God's power to rest upon you Tonight as

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<v Speaker 2>you sleep, pray he will rejuvenate you for tomorrow. Take

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<v Speaker 2>a deep breath, be filled with His joy and peace.

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<v Speaker 2>Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering

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<v Speaker 2>from today. Relax your neck and shoulders. Breathe in and

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<v Speaker 2>out as you prepare for sleep. Allow God's presence to

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<v Speaker 2>comfort you through the night.