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 --> 00:00:15,560 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. The Lord says 3 00:00:15,640 --> 00:00:19,240 Speaker 1: to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I 4 00:00:19,360 --> 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 00:00:45,360 --> 00:00:55,160 Speaker 1: and shame. Jesus, you are my high priest, and usher 9 00:00:55,240 --> 00:01:01,680 Speaker 1: me into peace through your spirit, 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 --> 00:01:13,280 Speaker 1: your people since the Garden of Eden. I want to 12 00:01:13,400 --> 00:01:19,560 Speaker 1: drink from streams of abundant grace and find refreshment in 13 00:01:19,640 --> 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 00:01:33,959 --> 00:01:45,240 Speaker 1: pray Amen. Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, 16 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:51,080 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's 17 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:56,560 Speaker 1: sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 18 00:01:56,560 --> 00:02:04,320 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace underous 19 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:20,119 Speaker 1: watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me. Bishop td Jakes 20 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:26,160 Speaker 1: for tonight's episode of the Sleep Palms podcast. If this 21 00:02:26,320 --> 00:02:32,239 Speaker 1: episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss 22 00:02:32,520 --> 00:02:34,600 Speaker 1: a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:37,320 --> 00:02:42,400 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:42,919 --> 00:02:47,520 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one and ten. Take 25 00:02:47,560 --> 00:02:52,680 Speaker 2: a deep, cleansing breath. Allow the oxygen rich air to 26 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:57,040 Speaker 2: fill your lungs. Hold your breath for a few seconds. 27 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:03,960 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, feeling the oxygen flow freely through your veins, 28 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:11,080 Speaker 2: strengthening your body. Take another deep breath. As you exhale, 29 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:15,600 Speaker 2: release the tension in your muscles, and relax your neck 30 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:21,680 Speaker 2: and shoulders. With your next breath, focus on clearing your 31 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:27,320 Speaker 2: mind of any distractions. When you exhale, let go of 32 00:03:27,400 --> 00:03:32,400 Speaker 2: any anxious thoughts from to day. Surrender your worries and 33 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:36,840 Speaker 2: doubts to the Lord. Know you are safe in his 34 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:43,440 Speaker 2: sovereign hands. Close your eyes and focus your thoughts on Jesus. 35 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:49,400 Speaker 2: Think about his love and strength displayed in his sacrifice. 36 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:53,480 Speaker 2: Think about his power and sovereignty that will be on 37 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:58,760 Speaker 2: display in the final battle. Be thankful for his sacrifice 38 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:03,040 Speaker 2: and become comforted by his future reign when there will 39 00:04:03,040 --> 00:04:06,040 Speaker 2: be no pain and suffering for those who love and 40 00:04:06,160 --> 00:04:10,360 Speaker 2: seek Him. To Night's psalm gives us a glimpse into 41 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:14,280 Speaker 2: the power and authority of Jesus and into a future 42 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:18,360 Speaker 2: when He will judge and rule over the nations. As 43 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:22,200 Speaker 2: you listen to God's word, find hope in the future 44 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:26,599 Speaker 2: that is secure in Jesus. Psalm one hundred and ten 45 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:30,799 Speaker 2: from the King James version says, the Lord said, unto 46 00:04:30,839 --> 00:04:34,800 Speaker 2: my Lord, sit thou at my right hand, until I 47 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:38,839 Speaker 2: make thine enemies thy footstool. The Lord shall send the 48 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:42,560 Speaker 2: rod of thy strength out of Zion. Rule Thou in 49 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:46,200 Speaker 2: the midst of thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing 50 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:49,760 Speaker 2: in the day of Thy power, in the beauties of holiness. 51 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:52,800 Speaker 2: From the womb of the morning. Thou hast the doo 52 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:56,960 Speaker 2: of thy youth. The Lord hath sworn and will not repent. 53 00:04:57,760 --> 00:05:01,400 Speaker 2: Thou art a priest forever. After the the order of Melchizedek. 54 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:05,599 Speaker 2: The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through the kings. 55 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:08,880 Speaker 2: In the day of his wrath. He shall judge among 56 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:12,640 Speaker 2: the heathen. He shall fill the places with the dead bodies. 57 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:17,160 Speaker 2: He shall wound the heads over many countries. He shall 58 00:05:17,240 --> 00:05:20,400 Speaker 2: drink of the brook in the way. Therefore shall he 59 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:25,919 Speaker 2: lift up the head. Meditate on the holy splendor of 60 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:30,360 Speaker 2: the Lord. Visualize him ruling in his glory and power. 61 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:36,320 Speaker 2: See his light pervading every dark corner, revealing truth for 62 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:41,279 Speaker 2: all eyes to see. Picture him with his mighty scepter, 63 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:45,839 Speaker 2: ruling over all the nations and fighting to bring his 64 00:05:46,040 --> 00:05:50,960 Speaker 2: truth and justice to the world. Take delight in his sovereignty. 65 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:55,640 Speaker 2: Allow his hope to fill you with his joy and peace. Tonight, 66 00:05:56,960 --> 00:06:02,080 Speaker 2: take a deep breath as your chest rises, lift your 67 00:06:02,120 --> 00:06:07,280 Speaker 2: spirit to celebrate the victory of the Lord. Exhale slowly 68 00:06:08,080 --> 00:06:11,640 Speaker 2: and allow his praise to warm your heart and soothe 69 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:16,440 Speaker 2: your soul. Know there is nothing to fear, for our 70 00:06:16,560 --> 00:06:20,200 Speaker 2: Lord will triumph over the evil and darkness in our world. 71 00:06:21,520 --> 00:06:25,839 Speaker 2: With your next exhale, surrender all your fears to the 72 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:30,840 Speaker 2: Lord and feel his presence comfort you and calm your anxiety. 73 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:35,039 Speaker 2: Think of any doubt you have of Jesus and who 74 00:06:35,080 --> 00:06:39,640 Speaker 2: he claimed to be. Take a deep breath and lift 75 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:43,760 Speaker 2: these doubts to God. Ask for his help to answer 76 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:49,279 Speaker 2: your questions and to understand who he really is. Exhale 77 00:06:49,320 --> 00:06:53,720 Speaker 2: slowly and allow his truth to fill your mind and body, 78 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:59,600 Speaker 2: and to lighten your heart. Breathe in and out slowly 79 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:05,080 Speaker 2: with your next exhale. Release any guilt and shame you 80 00:07:05,160 --> 00:07:08,800 Speaker 2: may be carrying with you because of your doubts. Know 81 00:07:09,040 --> 00:07:12,480 Speaker 2: the Lord is strong enough to handle your doubts, and 82 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:17,640 Speaker 2: his love never fails. You. Rejoice in the powerful name 83 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:22,600 Speaker 2: of Jesus. Exalt the Lord our God. Thank him for 84 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:27,400 Speaker 2: his salvation in which you are safe and secure. Thank 85 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,320 Speaker 2: Him for choosing you to do his good works in 86 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:34,880 Speaker 2: this world. Think of a person who has not accepted 87 00:07:34,960 --> 00:07:39,440 Speaker 2: Jesus as their savior. Pray God will open their heart 88 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:44,720 Speaker 2: and reveal his truth. Pray they will encounter Jesus and 89 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:50,000 Speaker 2: accept his gift of salvation. Lift your requests to the 90 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:54,960 Speaker 2: sovereign Lord. Know in his power and strength he can 91 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:58,480 Speaker 2: provide for you and protect you every day and night. 92 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:04,480 Speaker 2: Put your trust in him. Pray for courage to share 93 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:08,240 Speaker 2: the good news with others. Pray God will give you 94 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:11,840 Speaker 2: the words to say when you tell others about Jesus. 95 00:08:13,240 --> 00:08:17,640 Speaker 2: Pray for strength to stand firm in your faith, especially 96 00:08:17,760 --> 00:08:22,400 Speaker 2: during times of persecution. Pray God will give you discernment 97 00:08:22,520 --> 00:08:27,920 Speaker 2: as you navigate our culture. Pray for peace as you sleep. 98 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:32,400 Speaker 2: Pray God will comfort you with his word and with 99 00:08:32,559 --> 00:08:35,680 Speaker 2: the bright future you have with the King of Kings. 100 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:41,960 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, allow his peace to wash over you. 101 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:48,360 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any stress and tension that is 102 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:55,320 Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Breathe in and out slowly. With 103 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:59,760 Speaker 2: each exhale, focus on relaxing a different part of the 104 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:04,440 Speaker 2: until your muscles and joints soften, from your head to 105 00:09:04,520 --> 00:09:09,280 Speaker 2: your toes. As your body relaxes and your mind calms, 106 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:15,600 Speaker 2: rest in God's presence and allow him to refresh your mind, body, 107 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:20,080 Speaker 2: and soul as you sleep peacefully throughout the night.