1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:15,600 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm. The Lord says 3 00:00:15,640 --> 00:00:19,239 Speaker 1: to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I 4 00:00:19,400 --> 00:00:26,720 Speaker 1: make your enemies your footstool for your feet Psalm one ten, 5 00:00:27,760 --> 00:00:34,920 Speaker 1: verse one. Dear Lord Jesus, tonight, I am grateful for 6 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:40,040 Speaker 1: the majesty and power of the Cross. Through your loving 7 00:00:40,200 --> 00:00:45,200 Speaker 1: act of selflessness, I can have victory over anxiety, fear, 8 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:55,160 Speaker 1: and shame. Jesus, you are my high priest, and usher 9 00:00:55,280 --> 00:01:01,520 Speaker 1: me into peace through your spirit on my soul. In you, 10 00:01:01,760 --> 00:01:07,560 Speaker 1: this evening craft me into the same piece you've offered 11 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:13,319 Speaker 1: your people since a garden of headen. I want to 12 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:19,560 Speaker 1: drink from streams of abundant grace and find refreshment in 13 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:25,880 Speaker 1: your loving embrace. Relax my body and spirit, and usher 14 00:01:25,959 --> 00:01:33,800 Speaker 1: me into a quiet sleep. Tonight. In Jesus' name, I 15 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:44,320 Speaker 1: pray Amen. Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop 16 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:49,840 Speaker 1: TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit 17 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:55,640 Speaker 1: with tonight's sleep Psalm. Prepare your heart for this devotional 18 00:01:56,240 --> 00:02:01,080 Speaker 1: from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful 19 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:16,760 Speaker 1: embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me 20 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:23,160 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Palms podcast. 21 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:29,640 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 22 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:33,320 Speaker 1: never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:36,080 --> 00:02:41,120 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:41,639 --> 00:02:46,240 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one and ten. Take 25 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:51,400 Speaker 2: a deep, cleansing breath. Allow the oxygen rich air to 26 00:02:51,520 --> 00:02:55,760 Speaker 2: fill your lungs. Hold your breath for a few seconds. 27 00:02:56,800 --> 00:03:02,639 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, feeling the oxygen flow freely through your veins, 28 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:09,720 Speaker 2: strengthening your body. Take another deep breath. As you exhale, 29 00:03:10,520 --> 00:03:14,320 Speaker 2: release the tension in your muscles, and relax your neck 30 00:03:14,520 --> 00:03:20,400 Speaker 2: and shoulders. With your next breath, focus on clearing your 31 00:03:20,480 --> 00:03:26,080 Speaker 2: mind of any distractions. When you exhale, let go of 32 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:31,799 Speaker 2: any anxious thoughts from today. Surrender your worries and doubts 33 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:36,560 Speaker 2: to the Lord. Know you are safe in his sovereign hands. 34 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:43,600 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and focus your thoughts on Jesus. Think 35 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:48,760 Speaker 2: about his love and strength displayed in his sacrifice. Think 36 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:52,880 Speaker 2: about his power and sovereignty that will be on display 37 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:58,200 Speaker 2: in the final battle. Be thankful for his sacrifice, and 38 00:03:58,400 --> 00:04:01,880 Speaker 2: be comforted by his future reign when there will be 39 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:06,200 Speaker 2: no pain and suffering for those who love and seek Him. 40 00:04:06,640 --> 00:04:09,680 Speaker 2: To Night's psalm gives us a glimpse into the power 41 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:13,320 Speaker 2: and authority of Jesus and into a future when He 42 00:04:13,400 --> 00:04:17,640 Speaker 2: will judge and rule over the nations. As you listen 43 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:21,360 Speaker 2: to God's word, find hope in the future that is 44 00:04:21,440 --> 00:04:25,640 Speaker 2: secure in Jesus. Psalm one hundred and ten from the 45 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:30,080 Speaker 2: King James version says, the Lord said, unto my Lord, 46 00:04:30,760 --> 00:04:34,159 Speaker 2: sit thou at my right hand until I make thine 47 00:04:34,240 --> 00:04:38,000 Speaker 2: enemies thy footstool. The Lord shall send the rod of 48 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:41,800 Speaker 2: thy strength out of Zion. Rule Thou in the midst 49 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:45,160 Speaker 2: of thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing in the 50 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:48,640 Speaker 2: day of Thy power, in the beauties of holiness. From 51 00:04:48,720 --> 00:04:51,719 Speaker 2: the womb of the morning. Thou hast the doo of 52 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:55,679 Speaker 2: thy youth. The Lord hath sworn and will not repent. 53 00:04:56,480 --> 00:05:00,680 Speaker 2: Thou art a priest forever. After the order of Melchizede. 54 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:04,360 Speaker 2: The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through the kings. 55 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:07,599 Speaker 2: In the day of his wrath. He shall judge among 56 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:11,359 Speaker 2: the heathen. He shall fill the places with the dead bodies. 57 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:15,880 Speaker 2: He shall wound the heads over many countries. He shall 58 00:05:15,960 --> 00:05:19,120 Speaker 2: drink of the brook in the way. Therefore shall he 59 00:05:19,240 --> 00:05:24,640 Speaker 2: lift up the head. Meditate on the holy splendor of 60 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:29,080 Speaker 2: the Lord. Visualize him ruling in his glory and power. 61 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:35,039 Speaker 2: See his light pervading every dark corner, revealing truth for 62 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:40,000 Speaker 2: all eyes to see. Picture him with his mighty scepter, 63 00:05:40,839 --> 00:05:44,560 Speaker 2: ruling over all the nations and fighting to bring his 64 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:49,680 Speaker 2: truth and justice to the world. Take delight in his sovereignty. 65 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:53,960 Speaker 2: Allow his hope to fill you with his joy and peace. 66 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:59,400 Speaker 2: To night, take a deep breath as your chest rises, 67 00:06:00,200 --> 00:06:03,560 Speaker 2: lift your spirit to celebrate the victory of the Lord. 68 00:06:04,839 --> 00:06:09,719 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and allow his praise to warm your heart 69 00:06:09,760 --> 00:06:14,000 Speaker 2: and soothe your soul. Know there is nothing to fear, 70 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:18,200 Speaker 2: for our Lord will triumph over the evil and darkness 71 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:23,800 Speaker 2: in our world. With your next exhale, surrender all your 72 00:06:23,839 --> 00:06:27,599 Speaker 2: fears to the Lord and feel his presence comfort you 73 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:32,280 Speaker 2: and calm your anxiety. Think of any doubt you have 74 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:36,279 Speaker 2: of Jesus and who he claimed to be. Take a 75 00:06:36,360 --> 00:06:41,200 Speaker 2: deep breath and lift these doubts to God. Ask for 76 00:06:41,320 --> 00:06:45,279 Speaker 2: his help to answer your questions and to understand who 77 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:50,760 Speaker 2: he really is. Exhale slowly and allow his truth to 78 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:54,440 Speaker 2: fill your mind and body and to lighten your heart. 79 00:06:55,800 --> 00:07:02,480 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly with your exhale. Release any 80 00:07:02,560 --> 00:07:05,600 Speaker 2: guilt and shame you may be carrying with you because 81 00:07:05,600 --> 00:07:09,320 Speaker 2: of your doubts. Know the Lord is strong enough to 82 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:15,040 Speaker 2: handle your doubts, and his love never fails. You. Rejoice 83 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:19,680 Speaker 2: in the powerful name of Jesus. Exalt the Lord our God. 84 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:23,800 Speaker 2: Thank him for his salvation in which you are safe 85 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:28,040 Speaker 2: and secure. Thank Him for choosing you to do his 86 00:07:28,160 --> 00:07:32,400 Speaker 2: good works in this world. Think of a person who 87 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:37,160 Speaker 2: has not accepted Jesus as their savior. Pray God will 88 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:41,600 Speaker 2: open their heart and reveal his truth. Pray they will 89 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:47,560 Speaker 2: encounter Jesus and accept his gift of salvation. Lift your 90 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:52,160 Speaker 2: requests to the sovereign Lord. Know in his power and 91 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:56,320 Speaker 2: strength he can provide for you and protect you every 92 00:07:56,440 --> 00:08:02,080 Speaker 2: day and night. Put your trust in him. Pray for 93 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:06,320 Speaker 2: courage to share the good news with others. Pray God 94 00:08:06,440 --> 00:08:09,240 Speaker 2: will give you the words to say when you tell 95 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:14,360 Speaker 2: others about Jesus. Pray for strength to stand firm in 96 00:08:14,400 --> 00:08:20,080 Speaker 2: your faith, especially during times of persecution. Pray God will 97 00:08:20,120 --> 00:08:25,080 Speaker 2: give you discernment as you navigate our culture. Pray for 98 00:08:25,120 --> 00:08:29,600 Speaker 2: peace as you sleep. Pray God will comfort you with 99 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:33,120 Speaker 2: his word and with the bright future you have with 100 00:08:33,200 --> 00:08:38,920 Speaker 2: the King of Kings. Take a deep breath, allow his 101 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:45,160 Speaker 2: peace to wash over you. Exhale slowly and release any 102 00:08:45,240 --> 00:08:50,320 Speaker 2: stress and tension that is still lingering from today. Breathe 103 00:08:50,360 --> 00:08:57,439 Speaker 2: in and out slowly. With each exhale, focus on relaxing 104 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:01,000 Speaker 2: a different part of the body until your muscles and 105 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:05,439 Speaker 2: joints soften, from your head to your toes. As your 106 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:10,600 Speaker 2: body relaxes and your mind calms, rest in God's presence 107 00:09:11,280 --> 00:09:14,840 Speaker 2: and allow him to refresh your mind, body, and soul 108 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:18,800 Speaker 2: as you sleep peacefully throughout the night.