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 --> 00:00:16,280 Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Oh Lord, my heart 3 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:21,840 Speaker 1: isn't arrogant, nor my eyes lofty, Nor do I concern 4 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:27,200 Speaker 1: myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me 5 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:35,120 Speaker 1: Psalm one thirty one, Verse one. Dear Lord, my heart 6 00:00:35,240 --> 00:00:40,199 Speaker 1: is humble before you. I want the meditations of my 7 00:00:40,360 --> 00:00:46,040 Speaker 1: heart to be on your greatness instead of mind. My 8 00:00:46,280 --> 00:00:51,239 Speaker 1: mind can restlessly race with thoughts too lofty for me. 9 00:00:51,880 --> 00:00:58,520 Speaker 1: So I pray you would crown me tonight. Lord, guard 10 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:04,040 Speaker 1: me ands pride, and anchor me and humility like a 11 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:09,080 Speaker 1: child content in his mother's arms. I want to be 12 00:01:09,240 --> 00:01:16,760 Speaker 1: comforted in your presence. Cradle me in grace and nurse 13 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:24,440 Speaker 1: me with your word. Quiet my soul, and establish my 14 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:31,360 Speaker 1: hope in you. When the world rageous and nations descend 15 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:40,160 Speaker 1: into darkness, uphold me with your righteous hand. I sleep 16 00:01:41,640 --> 00:01:53,240 Speaker 1: soundly tonight, sheltered in your embrace in Jesus name, Amen. 17 00:01:57,400 --> 00:02:01,720 Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes, 18 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:08,880 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song. 19 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:14,120 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 20 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:23,160 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:31,960 --> 00:02:36,360 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:43,000 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:49,840 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:58,120 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:58,520 --> 00:03:03,399 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred thirty one. 26 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:07,200 Speaker 2: In our fast paced culture, it can be hard to 27 00:03:07,240 --> 00:03:11,919 Speaker 2: find rest, but a quiet space and rest is what 28 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:16,200 Speaker 2: we need to reconnect with God and recharge our faith 29 00:03:16,840 --> 00:03:21,280 Speaker 2: and to rejuvenate our body and mind. Before we listen 30 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:25,320 Speaker 2: to God's word, Let's take a few minutes to unwind 31 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:30,200 Speaker 2: from the day and clear our head. Retreat to a 32 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:34,400 Speaker 2: space that is free of distractions to help you concentrate 33 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:40,880 Speaker 2: on controlling your breathing and relaxing your body. Then get comfortable. 34 00:03:41,840 --> 00:03:45,080 Speaker 2: You can lie down flat on your back with your 35 00:03:45,240 --> 00:03:49,240 Speaker 2: arms resting by your side, or you can sit up 36 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:53,720 Speaker 2: in a chair or against the wall. Be sure your 37 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:57,680 Speaker 2: back is flat and straight and your neck and shoulders 38 00:03:57,680 --> 00:04:03,360 Speaker 2: are relaxed. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. 39 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:08,720 Speaker 2: Find the areas of your body that are tense as 40 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:13,280 Speaker 2: you exhale slowly, release the stress in the muscles in 41 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:17,960 Speaker 2: the tense areas of your body. With each breath you take, 42 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:27,800 Speaker 2: focus on relaxing different areas. Breathe in and out, contract 43 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:33,599 Speaker 2: and relax your muscles until your joints soften and your 44 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:40,159 Speaker 2: body is free of tension. With your next breath, focus 45 00:04:40,200 --> 00:04:42,960 Speaker 2: on lifting your stress from the day to the Lord 46 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:48,920 Speaker 2: and releasing your anxious thoughts into his hands. Enjoy the 47 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:53,080 Speaker 2: freedom you have in his presence. Know you are free 48 00:04:53,120 --> 00:04:58,040 Speaker 2: from your worries and anxiety, free from your sin and shame, 49 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:02,440 Speaker 2: and free from the the demands and difficulties of the day. 50 00:05:04,040 --> 00:05:07,599 Speaker 2: The Bible tells us contentment comes from trusting the Lord 51 00:05:08,279 --> 00:05:13,880 Speaker 2: and putting our hope in him. Tonight, rest quietly in 52 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:17,640 Speaker 2: the presence of the Lord, trusting he will care for 53 00:05:17,720 --> 00:05:23,159 Speaker 2: you and do what is right. Psalm one hundred thirty 54 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:28,200 Speaker 2: one from the King James version says, Lord, my heart 55 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:32,800 Speaker 2: is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I 56 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:37,040 Speaker 2: exercise myself in great matters or in things too high 57 00:05:37,080 --> 00:05:41,880 Speaker 2: for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as 58 00:05:41,960 --> 00:05:45,039 Speaker 2: a child that is weaned of his mother. My soul 59 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:49,000 Speaker 2: is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in 60 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:55,880 Speaker 2: the Lord from henceforth and forever. True contentment cannot be 61 00:05:56,000 --> 00:06:00,719 Speaker 2: found in the things of this world. Materialism and success 62 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:05,599 Speaker 2: will never fully satisfy you, because they just leave you 63 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:11,560 Speaker 2: wanting more. But God's salvation and his word can satisfy 64 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:17,120 Speaker 2: your soul and fulfill your desires. The secret to contentment 65 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:21,640 Speaker 2: is trusting the Lord and letting his strength carry you 66 00:06:21,760 --> 00:06:26,840 Speaker 2: through the day and sustain you through the night. Take 67 00:06:26,920 --> 00:06:32,479 Speaker 2: a deep breath, humble yourself before the Lord. Lift your 68 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:38,640 Speaker 2: spirit to exalt the One True God. Exhale slowly, and 69 00:06:38,839 --> 00:06:43,880 Speaker 2: surrender control to the Lord. Allow his hands to lead 70 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:49,560 Speaker 2: you to his hope, joy, and peace. Rest in his sovereignty, 71 00:06:50,400 --> 00:06:56,159 Speaker 2: trusting he is in complete control of your surroundings. Think 72 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:59,600 Speaker 2: of a time where you put your trust in your intelligence, 73 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:04,760 Speaker 2: and think of a time where you felt spiritually superior 74 00:07:04,839 --> 00:07:10,520 Speaker 2: to others. Confess any pride in your heart, Confess any 75 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:15,200 Speaker 2: hurtful words you spoke to others in your arrogance. Ask 76 00:07:15,360 --> 00:07:19,240 Speaker 2: for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask for the Lord to help 77 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:24,160 Speaker 2: you put your trust in him. Take a deep, cleansing breath. 78 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:30,520 Speaker 2: Allow his forgiveness to wash away your shame. Exhale slowly, 79 00:07:31,440 --> 00:07:35,640 Speaker 2: and surrender to the Lord. Know the Lord will never 80 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:41,840 Speaker 2: disappoint you. In him, you will find contentment and satisfaction. 81 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:47,840 Speaker 2: Rejoice in the hope of the Lord. Rejoice in his 82 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:52,640 Speaker 2: strength and sovereignty. Thank Him for being in control of 83 00:07:52,680 --> 00:07:57,120 Speaker 2: your life and our world. Thank Him for his provision 84 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:03,520 Speaker 2: in your life. Thank Him for anyone your prayers. Think 85 00:08:03,560 --> 00:08:06,480 Speaker 2: of a person who tries to find contentment in the 86 00:08:06,560 --> 00:08:10,640 Speaker 2: things of this world. Pray God will turn their heart 87 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:14,880 Speaker 2: toward him and help them find satisfaction in His presence 88 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:19,720 Speaker 2: and in his provision. Pray they will find rest in 89 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:25,119 Speaker 2: a world that never sleeps. Lay your requests before the Lord. 90 00:08:26,160 --> 00:08:31,000 Speaker 2: Approach him with confidence, knowing he hears you and he 91 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:36,360 Speaker 2: cares about your needs and desires. Pray God will restore 92 00:08:36,559 --> 00:08:40,520 Speaker 2: the hope of his people in your community. Pray he 93 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:44,640 Speaker 2: will remind them the joy of his salvation and the 94 00:08:44,720 --> 00:08:49,920 Speaker 2: power of his strength during difficult times. Pray God will 95 00:08:49,960 --> 00:08:53,880 Speaker 2: help you learn what it means to be content. Pray 96 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:58,240 Speaker 2: you will find satisfaction in His provision and rest in 97 00:08:58,320 --> 00:09:04,040 Speaker 2: His salvation. Pray God's presence will calm you, quieting your 98 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:08,920 Speaker 2: thoughts and soothing your soul. Pray you will find rest 99 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:15,000 Speaker 2: in his peace. To night, breathe in and out slowly, 100 00:09:16,240 --> 00:09:21,120 Speaker 2: relax in his presence. Know you are safe and secure 101 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:26,000 Speaker 2: in his hands. As you lay down to sleep, allow 102 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:30,680 Speaker 2: his peace to refresh your mind, body, and soul.