1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:08,280 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwine your mind 2 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:17,000 Speaker 1: and spirit with tonight's sleep song. Exalt the Lord, our God, 3 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:23,800 Speaker 1: worship it at his footstool. He is a holy Psalm 4 00:00:24,120 --> 00:00:32,080 Speaker 1: ninety nine, verse five, My God, my King, Tonight, I 5 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:40,239 Speaker 1: praise you for your character. You love justice, equity, and righteousness. 6 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:44,960 Speaker 1: I want to pursue those same things with fire and 7 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:50,360 Speaker 1: vigor tomorrow. But tonight, as I lay in my bed 8 00:00:51,159 --> 00:00:55,760 Speaker 1: and think about tomorrow, give me vision of how to 9 00:00:55,920 --> 00:01:03,760 Speaker 1: pursue these things. Passion, Show me how to be just 10 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:09,280 Speaker 1: in all my dealings. Teach me how to pursue equity 11 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:15,880 Speaker 1: in my community. Lead me in the paths of righteousness 12 00:01:15,920 --> 00:01:20,119 Speaker 1: for your glory. I want to wake up with the 13 00:01:20,240 --> 00:01:28,360 Speaker 1: rising sun, empowered by your spirit, sing clearly the calling 14 00:01:29,360 --> 00:01:36,319 Speaker 1: you've placed before me. Keep me from complacency, and give 15 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:47,720 Speaker 1: me urgency. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen. Thank you 16 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:53,200 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes, inviting you 17 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:58,720 Speaker 1: to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's sleep song. 18 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:04,200 Speaker 1: Pare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 19 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:13,040 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 20 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:26,200 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 21 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:32,839 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 22 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:39,679 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:47,520 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:52,680 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm ninety nine this evening. 25 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:58,040 Speaker 2: Begin by relaxing your body. Sit in a comfortable chair 26 00:02:58,200 --> 00:03:02,160 Speaker 2: in a quiet place. Be sure to sit straight up, 27 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:06,880 Speaker 2: using good posture, with your back straight and your shoulders back. 28 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:12,639 Speaker 2: Rest your feet flat on the floor. Rest your hands 29 00:03:12,680 --> 00:03:17,480 Speaker 2: gently on your lap. Close your eyes, and take a 30 00:03:17,520 --> 00:03:24,280 Speaker 2: deep breath. Exhale slowly and release the stress and tension 31 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:29,600 Speaker 2: in your muscles. Quiet your mind by focusing on God. 32 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:36,840 Speaker 2: Focus on his goodness, on his righteousness. Remember God is 33 00:03:36,880 --> 00:03:41,560 Speaker 2: the righteous judge that loves Jesus and mercy and judges fairly. 34 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:45,840 Speaker 2: Trust he will always do what is best for you. 35 00:03:47,640 --> 00:03:52,160 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, Ask God to lift your burdens 36 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:58,520 Speaker 2: from to day. Exhale slowly, and surrender your anxious thoughts 37 00:03:58,560 --> 00:04:03,680 Speaker 2: to the Lord. With a calm body and mind, you 38 00:04:03,760 --> 00:04:08,520 Speaker 2: are ready to receive God's word. Listen for his still 39 00:04:08,760 --> 00:04:13,200 Speaker 2: small voice to speak to your heart. Allow his song 40 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:16,800 Speaker 2: to fill your heart with joy and peace as you 41 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:22,719 Speaker 2: prepare for rest to night. Let's find comfort in knowing 42 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:26,240 Speaker 2: we can place our trust in the Lord because he 43 00:04:26,480 --> 00:04:32,200 Speaker 2: is a perfectly just and holy God. Psalm ninety nine 44 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:37,200 Speaker 2: from the King James's version says, the Lord reigneth. Let 45 00:04:37,240 --> 00:04:42,200 Speaker 2: the people tremble. He sitteth between the cherubims. Let the 46 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:46,840 Speaker 2: earth be moved. The Lord is great and Zion, and 47 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:51,160 Speaker 2: he is high above all the people. Let them praise 48 00:04:51,279 --> 00:04:55,960 Speaker 2: Thy great and terrible name, for it is holy the 49 00:04:56,040 --> 00:05:02,040 Speaker 2: King's strength. Also loveth judgment. Thou dost establish equity. Thou 50 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:07,840 Speaker 2: executest judgment and righteousness. In Jacob, Exalt ye the Lord 51 00:05:07,960 --> 00:05:12,560 Speaker 2: our God, and worship at his footstool, for he is holy. 52 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:17,920 Speaker 2: Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them 53 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:21,880 Speaker 2: that call his name. They called upon the Lord, and 54 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:26,360 Speaker 2: he answered them. He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar. 55 00:05:27,080 --> 00:05:31,919 Speaker 2: They kept his testimonies and the ordinance that he gave them. 56 00:05:32,279 --> 00:05:37,039 Speaker 2: Thou answeredst them, O, Lord, our God, Thou wast a 57 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:42,880 Speaker 2: god that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. 58 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:47,920 Speaker 2: Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill. 59 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:54,240 Speaker 2: For the Lord, our God, is holy. Meditate on the 60 00:05:54,279 --> 00:05:58,800 Speaker 2: holiness of the Lord. His goodness resounds throughout the heavens 61 00:05:58,839 --> 00:06:03,720 Speaker 2: and the earth. Hear the angels singing, Holy, Holy, Holy. 62 00:06:04,440 --> 00:06:07,560 Speaker 2: Feel the nations tremble and the earth shake at the 63 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:12,400 Speaker 2: sound of his name. Rejoice in his great and awesome name. 64 00:06:13,279 --> 00:06:17,200 Speaker 2: Feel the joy of his salvation. Renew your spirit and 65 00:06:17,400 --> 00:06:23,320 Speaker 2: comfort your soul. Take a deep breath, lift up praises 66 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:28,320 Speaker 2: to the Lord. Exhale slowly and submit to the Lord, 67 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:33,960 Speaker 2: for he is holy. Take delight in his commands. Follow 68 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:37,720 Speaker 2: him unto his path of life and righteousness that will 69 00:06:37,800 --> 00:06:41,200 Speaker 2: lead you to a quiet place where you can rest 70 00:06:41,320 --> 00:06:47,280 Speaker 2: securely in him. Close your eyes and envision a majestic 71 00:06:47,400 --> 00:06:52,000 Speaker 2: mountain towering over all the earth, filled with the holiness 72 00:06:52,040 --> 00:06:55,800 Speaker 2: and splendor of the Lord. Sit at the foot of 73 00:06:55,880 --> 00:06:59,960 Speaker 2: his holy mountain and come into the presence of the Lord. 74 00:07:01,279 --> 00:07:05,120 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath and lift your spirit to exalt 75 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:09,400 Speaker 2: the almighty King who rules over the nations with his 76 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:15,160 Speaker 2: power and might. Breathe out slowly and be comforted by 77 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:19,560 Speaker 2: his powerful presence. Tonight, think of a time when you 78 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:24,520 Speaker 2: misused the Lord's name. Confess the times when your words 79 00:07:24,560 --> 00:07:29,080 Speaker 2: and actions did not reflect his holiness. Ask him to 80 00:07:29,200 --> 00:07:32,280 Speaker 2: help you say and do what is right in his eyes. 81 00:07:33,640 --> 00:07:38,200 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, allow his forgiveness to wash over you. 82 00:07:39,240 --> 00:07:45,040 Speaker 2: Find comfort in his mercy. Breathe out slowly. Know he 83 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:49,440 Speaker 2: is a forgiving God that uses your weaknesses and failures 84 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:54,440 Speaker 2: to transform you into the likeness of his son. Rejoice 85 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:58,040 Speaker 2: in the holiness of the Lord. Praise him for his 86 00:07:58,480 --> 00:08:02,520 Speaker 2: justice and mercy. Thank him for the times he has 87 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:06,840 Speaker 2: forgiven you and given you grace. Thank him for the 88 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:10,920 Speaker 2: prayers he has answered in your life. Think of a 89 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:14,520 Speaker 2: person who needs to trust God with a difficult situation 90 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:18,360 Speaker 2: in their life. Pray they will turn to Him and 91 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:22,520 Speaker 2: ask for his help. Pray they will put their trust 92 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:27,880 Speaker 2: in His sovereignty. Like so many great people before us, 93 00:08:28,440 --> 00:08:32,120 Speaker 2: we call upon the Lord's name, and he will answer us. 94 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:37,360 Speaker 2: To night, call on the Lord and lift your requests 95 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:42,560 Speaker 2: and wait expectantly to hear from him. Pray God will 96 00:08:42,600 --> 00:08:47,120 Speaker 2: help you with an unfair situation. Pray he will intervene 97 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:52,720 Speaker 2: and bring his justice and mercy to the situation. Pray 98 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:55,959 Speaker 2: God will help you submit to him so that he 99 00:08:56,000 --> 00:09:00,120 Speaker 2: can make your paths straight. Pray he will lead you 100 00:09:00,200 --> 00:09:04,720 Speaker 2: to a safe, secure place where you can rest peacefully tonight. 101 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:12,040 Speaker 2: Breathe in his holiness, Breathe out his praise. Take a deep, 102 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:18,800 Speaker 2: cleansing breath, be filled with the spirit of God. Exhale 103 00:09:18,840 --> 00:09:24,640 Speaker 2: slowly and allow him to rejuvenate your body, refresh your soul, 104 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:31,160 Speaker 2: and renew your mind. With your next breath, feel his 105 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:36,920 Speaker 2: love and peace flow throughout you. Feel his presence flow outward, 106 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:43,080 Speaker 2: filling your room, keeping you warm and safe. Close your 107 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:54,160 Speaker 2: eyes and rest in his tranquility.