1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:08,719 Speaker 1: Forbearing one another and forgiving one another. If any man 2 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:14,480 Speaker 1: have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, 3 00:00:15,760 --> 00:00:27,600 Speaker 1: so also do ye Colossians three thirteen. Dear Father, thank 4 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:32,160 Speaker 1: you for the bountiful blessings and protection upon me tonight. 5 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:41,159 Speaker 1: Thank you for your shelter and strength. Help me distill 6 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:46,960 Speaker 1: the thoughts which keep me awake at night. Please allow 7 00:00:47,080 --> 00:00:51,760 Speaker 1: me to forgive anyone who hurt me to day so 8 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:58,360 Speaker 1: that I can sleep peacefully. Grant me the strength to 9 00:00:58,520 --> 00:01:04,280 Speaker 1: move past anything that does not serve me, so that 10 00:01:04,480 --> 00:01:11,240 Speaker 1: I can be renewed tomorrow morning. Allow your spirit to 11 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:15,880 Speaker 1: speak to my mind and heart while I am asleep, 12 00:01:17,720 --> 00:01:25,880 Speaker 1: so that I can awake tomorrow peacefully refreshed in Jesus name. Amen. 13 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:35,039 Speaker 1: Thank you for listening to pray dot COM's nightly prayer 14 00:01:36,280 --> 00:01:39,920 Speaker 1: to experience a pocket of peace before you go to sleep. 15 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,400 Speaker 1: Stay tuned for our free meditative prayer after this quick 16 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:55,240 Speaker 1: word from our sponsors. Welcome to your meditative prayer on sleep. 17 00:01:55,480 --> 00:01:59,280 Speaker 1: Better to get the most out of your spiritual journey, 18 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:03,200 Speaker 1: you pray dot com every day and make prayer a 19 00:02:03,320 --> 00:02:09,720 Speaker 1: priority in your life. Our goal for today's meditative prayer 20 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:18,400 Speaker 1: is to sleep better. Take a second to relax. Look 21 00:02:18,520 --> 00:02:24,600 Speaker 1: for a cozy and comfortable place, a place where your 22 00:02:24,639 --> 00:02:31,560 Speaker 1: focus can be on this moment of internal reflection. Take 23 00:02:31,600 --> 00:02:41,079 Speaker 1: a few slow, deep breaths, close your eyes, open your 24 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:44,280 Speaker 1: heart and mind to what God has prepared for you. 25 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:52,240 Speaker 1: Today we will be meditating on Psalm chapter four, verse 26 00:02:52,280 --> 00:02:57,880 Speaker 1: eight from the King James version. I will both lay 27 00:02:57,919 --> 00:03:04,160 Speaker 1: me down in peace and sleep, for Thou Lord only 28 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:12,080 Speaker 1: makest me dwell in safety. Now take a moment to 29 00:03:12,160 --> 00:03:18,120 Speaker 1: pour out your adoration to God, for who he is God, 30 00:03:19,160 --> 00:03:23,640 Speaker 1: I will sing of your strength. I will sing out 31 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:29,480 Speaker 1: loud of your steadfast love. Or you have been to 32 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:34,960 Speaker 1: me a fortress and a refuge in the day of 33 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:42,320 Speaker 1: my distress, and my spirit rejoices in Christ, my Savior. 34 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:48,040 Speaker 1: I know that in your hands I can rest assured, 35 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:56,800 Speaker 1: for you will keep me safe from all evil. Safety 36 00:03:56,840 --> 00:04:01,520 Speaker 1: is required for sound sleep. People will go to great 37 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:05,320 Speaker 1: lengths to ensure that the place where they rest is secure. 38 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:11,160 Speaker 1: Those who can afford to buy homes in prestigious neighborhoods, 39 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:18,480 Speaker 1: some invest in expensive security systems, and others opt for 40 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:24,920 Speaker 1: having weapons. While there is nothing wrong with doing what 41 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:29,520 Speaker 1: you can to ensure your safety, Your trust must never 42 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:35,800 Speaker 1: rely on earthly means. Your confidence should be placed in 43 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:44,360 Speaker 1: Christ alone. True assurance comes from God, as only He 44 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:51,960 Speaker 1: can guarantee your well being. Abandoned, alone and persecuted, King 45 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:56,719 Speaker 1: David was still able to rest in peace, for he 46 00:04:56,800 --> 00:05:02,679 Speaker 1: knew his safety was in God's hands. No matter where 47 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:08,559 Speaker 1: you are or what is happening in your life, God 48 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:12,960 Speaker 1: can calm your heart and provide tranquility for your mind. 49 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:18,240 Speaker 1: Take a moment to open yourself up to the Holy Spirit. 50 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:27,880 Speaker 1: Confess to him your feelings of fear and weariness. Take 51 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:31,400 Speaker 1: a moment now to dwell on God's promise of safety. 52 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:37,880 Speaker 1: Thank Him for always being with you, for watching over you. 53 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:46,680 Speaker 1: Think of the confidence God's word provides, of the comfort 54 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:50,800 Speaker 1: that comes with knowing his attention over you will never 55 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:59,080 Speaker 1: slip or falter. Thank God for his loving kindness and 56 00:05:59,240 --> 00:06:04,560 Speaker 1: his compassion and over your life. Give thanks for the 57 00:06:04,680 --> 00:06:09,719 Speaker 1: moments He spent ministering to you and keeping you safe 58 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:16,680 Speaker 1: from harm. Thank Him for the peace and tranquility that 59 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:25,000 Speaker 1: comes from knowing He cares for you. Do not forget 60 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:30,320 Speaker 1: God is present and he is listening to you. He 61 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:35,120 Speaker 1: desires to still your fears and to quiet your troubled heart. 62 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:43,080 Speaker 1: Jesus wants to give you serenity in all situations and circumstances, 63 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:51,360 Speaker 1: so let him Pray for complete control over all negative emotions. 64 00:06:53,440 --> 00:07:00,880 Speaker 1: Pray for boldness born of His assurance. Ask the Holy 65 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:05,360 Speaker 1: Spirit to teach you to find contentment in the midst 66 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:12,920 Speaker 1: of uncertainty. Ask him to fill your heart with ease 67 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:23,840 Speaker 1: to comfort you in all seasons of life. Remember you 68 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:28,040 Speaker 1: can lie down and sleep in peace or it is 69 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:34,400 Speaker 1: God who keeps you safe. Even in the midst of danger. 70 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:41,320 Speaker 1: You can rest secure because God is guarding you. You 71 00:07:41,400 --> 00:07:47,600 Speaker 1: must remember God is in control and nothing happens outside 72 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:57,560 Speaker 1: of His permission. You can choose to rest, take solace 73 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:01,520 Speaker 1: in God's promise to care for you yea, and to 74 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:09,160 Speaker 1: find consolation in the power of His word. Sleep well, 75 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:17,320 Speaker 1: you are safe and secure, for God is holding you. 76 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:26,480 Speaker 1: Thank you for completing today's meditative prayer on pray dot com. 77 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:30,440 Speaker 1: By incorporating this healthy habit is a daily practice, you 78 00:08:30,520 --> 00:09:46,440 Speaker 1: are making prayer a priority and strengthening your walk with God. 79 00:09:03,400 --> 00:09:54,920 Speaker 1: D D Yeah.