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 --> 00:00:15,400 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm. The works of 3 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:22,000 Speaker 1: his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are 4 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:31,160 Speaker 1: sure Psalm one eleven, verse seven. Dear God, I come 5 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:36,680 Speaker 1: before you tonight humbly, recognizing that I am in constant 6 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:42,440 Speaker 1: need of you. I pray for serenity and sober thoughts. 7 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:47,760 Speaker 1: Knowing that my desires and fears often cloud my mind. 8 00:00:50,360 --> 00:00:54,320 Speaker 1: Help me to see clearly and to have the strength 9 00:00:54,360 --> 00:00:59,440 Speaker 1: to resist temptation. I also ask for a healthy fear 10 00:00:59,680 --> 00:01:05,119 Speaker 1: of you Lord. May I always remember that you are 11 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:11,479 Speaker 1: in control and that my decisions have consequences. May this 12 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:16,920 Speaker 1: fear keep me from straying down a path of lawlessness 13 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:24,440 Speaker 1: that leads me away from your love. And finally, I 14 00:01:24,520 --> 00:01:29,560 Speaker 1: ask for wisdom. May I seek your guidance in every 15 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:32,679 Speaker 1: decision I make, and may I be open to the 16 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:38,959 Speaker 1: lessons you have for me. Thank you God for your 17 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:44,679 Speaker 1: steadfast love and your unending grace. I trust in you 18 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:50,840 Speaker 1: and know that you will guide me always. In Jesus' name, 19 00:01:50,960 --> 00:02:01,840 Speaker 1: I pray, Amen, Thank you for pray with me. I'm 20 00:02:01,880 --> 00:02:07,240 Speaker 1: Bishop TB. Jakes inviting you to unwine your mind and 21 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:12,800 Speaker 1: spirit with tonight's Sleep Psalm. Prepare your heart for this 22 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:18,360 Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a 23 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:24,440 Speaker 1: RESTful embrace under His watchful eyes. 24 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:31,800 Speaker 2: Sleep is one of the most important things that you 25 00:02:31,880 --> 00:02:35,760 Speaker 2: can do for your mind, your body, and your soul. 26 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,799 Speaker 2: That's why we're so passionate at pray dot com about 27 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:46,200 Speaker 2: creating products like sleep Psalms that can help you fall 28 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:51,240 Speaker 2: asleep in peace. 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If this episode blessed you, 43 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:20,839 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a knightly encouragement. 44 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:28,880 Speaker 3: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 45 00:04:29,480 --> 00:04:34,279 Speaker 3: We will be meditating on Psalm one eleven. Be still 46 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:38,960 Speaker 3: before the Lord and know he is the powerful, almighty 47 00:04:39,040 --> 00:04:43,159 Speaker 3: God that created the world and that has sustained his 48 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:49,200 Speaker 3: people throughout generations. Invite the presence of this awesome and 49 00:04:49,279 --> 00:04:54,640 Speaker 3: amazing God as you prepare to meditate on his word. 50 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:57,920 Speaker 3: Ask for him to help open your mind and heart 51 00:04:57,920 --> 00:05:01,440 Speaker 3: to hear his word and to help you relax to 52 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:05,919 Speaker 3: find rest in Him. Tonight, get in a comfortable position. 53 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:10,120 Speaker 3: You can lie down flat on your back or sit 54 00:05:10,240 --> 00:05:14,320 Speaker 3: straight up in a chair with your shoulders back. Rest 55 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:17,320 Speaker 3: your hands gently by your side or in your lap. 56 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:23,760 Speaker 3: Breathe in and out slowly through your nose. With each breath, 57 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:28,800 Speaker 3: feel your heart rate slow down and your chest open up. 58 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:35,160 Speaker 3: Focus on opening your mind to receive God's word. Take 59 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:39,559 Speaker 3: a deep breath, lift your anxious thoughts to the Lord. 60 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:46,920 Speaker 3: Exhale slowly and feel God lift your burdens, calming your mind, 61 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:52,799 Speaker 3: heart and body. Close your eyes and take a few 62 00:05:52,920 --> 00:05:56,880 Speaker 3: deep breaths until all your stress and anxiety has been 63 00:05:56,920 --> 00:06:00,240 Speaker 3: surrendered to God and you are ready to listen and 64 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:05,479 Speaker 3: Tonight's Psalm the Bible reminds us we can put our 65 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:08,640 Speaker 3: trust in God because of the wonderful works he has 66 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:14,960 Speaker 3: done since the creation of this world. Tonight, let's acknowledge 67 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:18,839 Speaker 3: the goodness of God and allow his praise to fill 68 00:06:19,040 --> 00:06:23,719 Speaker 3: our hearts with joy. Psalm one eleven from the King 69 00:06:23,839 --> 00:06:28,719 Speaker 3: James version says, praise ye the Lord. I will praise 70 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:31,839 Speaker 3: the Lord with my whole heart in the assembly of 71 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:35,839 Speaker 3: the Upright and in the congregation. The works of the 72 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:39,120 Speaker 3: Lord are great, sought out of all them that have 73 00:06:39,279 --> 00:06:43,920 Speaker 3: pleasure therein. His work is honorable and glorious, and his 74 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:48,760 Speaker 3: righteous endureth forever. He hath made his wonderful works to 75 00:06:48,800 --> 00:06:52,719 Speaker 3: be remembered. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. 76 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:56,599 Speaker 3: He hath given meet unto them that fear him. He 77 00:06:56,680 --> 00:07:00,680 Speaker 3: will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath shewed 78 00:07:00,760 --> 00:07:03,760 Speaker 3: his people the power of his works, that he may 79 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:07,240 Speaker 3: give them the heritage of the Heathen. The works of 80 00:07:07,279 --> 00:07:11,840 Speaker 3: his hands are verity and judgment. All his commandments are sure. 81 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:16,320 Speaker 3: They stand fast forever and ever, and are done in 82 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:21,560 Speaker 3: truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people. He 83 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:26,360 Speaker 3: hath commanded his covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name. 84 00:07:27,760 --> 00:07:30,280 Speaker 3: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, 85 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:34,280 Speaker 3: a good understanding. Have all they that do his commandments. 86 00:07:35,240 --> 00:07:41,120 Speaker 3: His praise endureth forever. Meditate on the wonderful works of 87 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:47,080 Speaker 3: the Lord, Reflect on his power, Take delight in his faithfulness. 88 00:07:48,280 --> 00:07:51,880 Speaker 3: Praise the Lord with your heart and allow his joy 89 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:56,000 Speaker 3: to nourish your body and renew your spirit and mind. 90 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:04,040 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath with his glory and majesty. Exhale 91 00:08:04,200 --> 00:08:08,800 Speaker 3: slowly and allow his glory to warm your body and 92 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:14,360 Speaker 3: lighten your heart. Feel secure in His righteousness and feel 93 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:20,920 Speaker 3: safe in His glorious presence. Take another deep breath as 94 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:25,480 Speaker 3: your lungs fill with air. Imagine God filling you with 95 00:08:25,720 --> 00:08:32,040 Speaker 3: everything you need. Exhale slowly and allow His provision to 96 00:08:32,200 --> 00:08:37,160 Speaker 3: satisfy your bones and your soul. Allow His bread to 97 00:08:37,240 --> 00:08:41,400 Speaker 3: sustain you throughout the day, and his word to sustain 98 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:45,640 Speaker 3: you throughout the night. Think of a time when you 99 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:49,760 Speaker 3: followed your own path and did not keep God's commands. 100 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:57,840 Speaker 3: Acknowledge any unconfessed sin, Ask for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask 101 00:08:57,960 --> 00:09:01,480 Speaker 3: him to reveal any ways you to turn away from, 102 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:04,880 Speaker 3: and any areas in your life you need to dedicate 103 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:09,520 Speaker 3: to him. Repent and allow his wisdom to guide you. 104 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:15,880 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath. Allow God's righteousness to vindicate you. 105 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:21,800 Speaker 3: Allow his love and grace to redeem you. As you exhale, 106 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:27,760 Speaker 3: Release any shame your feeling. Know he has already rescued 107 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:33,520 Speaker 3: you and redeemed you. Rejoice in His holy and awesome name. 108 00:09:34,400 --> 00:09:38,720 Speaker 3: Praise his salvation. Praise him for the mighty deeds he 109 00:09:38,760 --> 00:09:42,640 Speaker 3: has done for you. Thank him for always working on 110 00:09:42,760 --> 00:09:46,880 Speaker 3: your behalf. Thank him for the ways he has provided 111 00:09:46,960 --> 00:09:50,679 Speaker 3: for you. Think of a person who needs to be 112 00:09:50,760 --> 00:09:55,640 Speaker 3: reminded of God's promises. Pray God will draw their heart 113 00:09:55,760 --> 00:09:59,080 Speaker 3: toward him and will remind them of who He is 114 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:03,360 Speaker 3: and who they are to him. Pray they will be 115 00:10:03,480 --> 00:10:07,640 Speaker 3: satisfied with His love and be transformed by his grace. 116 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:13,040 Speaker 3: Tonight we can pray to the same God that parted 117 00:10:13,080 --> 00:10:18,640 Speaker 3: the Red Sea, the same God who healed diseases and blindness, 118 00:10:18,679 --> 00:10:21,920 Speaker 3: and the same God who was willing to do miraculous 119 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:26,840 Speaker 3: things for you today. Be bold and confident as you 120 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:31,360 Speaker 3: approach the Lord tonight and lay your requests before the 121 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:37,400 Speaker 3: Almighty God. Pray for God to give you wisdom. Pray 122 00:10:37,480 --> 00:10:40,880 Speaker 3: you will help you follow His commandments and have a 123 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:46,720 Speaker 3: good understanding of His kingdom and our world. Pray for 124 00:10:46,840 --> 00:10:49,880 Speaker 3: God to provide for you in a specific area of 125 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:54,160 Speaker 3: your life. Pray you will not worry and put your 126 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:58,560 Speaker 3: trust in Him as you wait for his provision. Pray 127 00:10:58,679 --> 00:11:02,480 Speaker 3: for God to protect you as you sleep. Pray he 128 00:11:02,600 --> 00:11:07,480 Speaker 3: will refresh your mind, body, and soul with his presence. Tonight, 129 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:15,280 Speaker 3: Breathe in and out slowly. Trust God to provide for you. 130 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:20,280 Speaker 3: Trust Him to keep you safe through the night. With 131 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:25,760 Speaker 3: your next exhale, surrender any stress and anxiety that is 132 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:30,920 Speaker 3: still lingering from today. Surrender your life to the Lord. 133 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:37,160 Speaker 3: In this sweet surrender, Rest in His mighty hands and 134 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:41,560 Speaker 3: find peaceful rest that will restore you and rejuvenate you 135 00:11:41,679 --> 00:11:44,000 Speaker 3: for tomorrow.