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 --> 00:02:04,640 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace underus 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 --> 00:02:26,880 Speaker 1: for tonight's episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If this episode 21 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:32,600 Speaker 1: blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss a 22 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:34,560 Speaker 1: nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:37,320 --> 00:02:42,359 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:45,959 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and ten. 25 00:02:47,240 --> 00:02:52,400 Speaker 2: Take a deep, cleansing breath. Allow the oxygen rich air 26 00:02:52,560 --> 00:02:57,000 Speaker 2: to fill your lungs. Hold your breath for a few seconds. 27 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:03,920 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, feeling the oxygen flow freely through your veins, 28 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:10,960 Speaker 2: strengthening your body. Take another deep breath. As you exhale, 29 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:15,600 Speaker 2: release the tension in your muscles, and relax your neck 30 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:21,639 Speaker 2: and shoulders. With your next breath, focus on clearing your 31 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:27,320 Speaker 2: mind of any distractions. When you exhale, let go of 32 00:03:27,400 --> 00:03:32,360 Speaker 2: any anxious thoughts from to day. Surrender your worries and 33 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:36,800 Speaker 2: doubts to the Lord. Know you are safe in his 34 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:43,400 Speaker 2: sovereign hands. Close your eyes and focus your thoughts on Jesus. 35 00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:49,400 Speaker 2: Think about his love and strength displayed in his sacrifice. 36 00:03:49,760 --> 00:03:53,440 Speaker 2: Think about his power and sovereignty that will be on 37 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:58,720 Speaker 2: display in the final battle. Be thankful for his sacrifice 38 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,760 Speaker 2: and become for did by his future reign. When there 39 00:04:02,800 --> 00:04:05,840 Speaker 2: will be no pain and suffering for those who love 40 00:04:05,960 --> 00:04:10,040 Speaker 2: and seek Him. To Night's psalm gives us a glimpse 41 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:13,760 Speaker 2: into the power and authority of Jesus and into a 42 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:17,520 Speaker 2: future when He will judge and rule over the nations. 43 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:21,680 Speaker 2: As you listen to God's word, find hope in the 44 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:26,279 Speaker 2: future that is secure in Jesus. Psalm one hundred and 45 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:30,360 Speaker 2: ten from the King James version says the Lord said, 46 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:34,680 Speaker 2: unto my Lord, sit thou at my right hand, until 47 00:04:34,720 --> 00:04:38,679 Speaker 2: I make thine enemies thy footstool. The Lord shall send 48 00:04:38,720 --> 00:04:42,359 Speaker 2: the rod of thy strength out of Zion. Rule Thou 49 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:45,760 Speaker 2: in the midst of thine enemies. Thy people shall be 50 00:04:45,839 --> 00:04:49,000 Speaker 2: willing in the day of Thy power, in the beauties 51 00:04:49,000 --> 00:04:52,359 Speaker 2: of holiness. From the womb of the morning. Thou hast 52 00:04:52,440 --> 00:04:56,000 Speaker 2: the doo of thy youth. The Lord hath sworn and 53 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:59,960 Speaker 2: will not repent. Thou art a priest forever after thee 54 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:03,839 Speaker 2: the order of Melchizedek. The Lord at thy right hand 55 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:06,800 Speaker 2: shall strike through the kings. In the day of his wrath. 56 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:10,800 Speaker 2: He shall judge among the heathen. He shall fill the 57 00:05:10,839 --> 00:05:14,640 Speaker 2: places with the dead bodies. He shall wound the heads 58 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:18,200 Speaker 2: over many countries. He shall drink of the brook in 59 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:24,240 Speaker 2: the way. Therefore shall he lift up the head. Meditate 60 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:28,760 Speaker 2: on the holy splendor of the Lord. Visualize him ruling 61 00:05:28,839 --> 00:05:33,559 Speaker 2: in his glory and power. See his light pervading every 62 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:39,479 Speaker 2: dark corner, revealing truth for all eyes to see. Picture 63 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:44,080 Speaker 2: him with his mighty scepter, ruling over all the nations 64 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:47,960 Speaker 2: and fighting to bring his truth and justice to the world. 65 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:53,440 Speaker 2: Take delight in his sovereignty. Allow his hope to fill 66 00:05:53,520 --> 00:05:57,679 Speaker 2: you with his joy and peace. Tonight, take a deep 67 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:03,359 Speaker 2: breath as your chest rises, lift your spirit to celebrate 68 00:06:03,440 --> 00:06:08,839 Speaker 2: the victory of the Lord. Exhale slowly and allow his 69 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:13,560 Speaker 2: praise to warm your heart and soothe your soul. Know 70 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:17,680 Speaker 2: there is nothing to fear, for our Lord will triumph 71 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:21,880 Speaker 2: over the evil and darkness in our world. With your 72 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:26,960 Speaker 2: next exhale, surrender all your fears to the Lord and 73 00:06:27,080 --> 00:06:32,320 Speaker 2: feel his presence comfort you and calm your anxiety. Think 74 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:35,120 Speaker 2: of any doubts you have of Jesus and who he 75 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:39,960 Speaker 2: claimed to be. Take a deep breath and lift these 76 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:43,920 Speaker 2: doubts to God. Ask for his help to answer your 77 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:49,760 Speaker 2: questions and to understand who he really is. Exhale slowly 78 00:06:50,520 --> 00:06:53,719 Speaker 2: and allow his truth to fill your mind and body, 79 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:59,600 Speaker 2: and to lighten your heart. Breathe in and out slowly 80 00:07:00,760 --> 00:07:05,039 Speaker 2: with your next exhale. Release any guilt and shame you 81 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:08,760 Speaker 2: may be carrying with you because of your doubts. Know 82 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:12,480 Speaker 2: the Lord is strong enough to handle your doubts, and 83 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:17,600 Speaker 2: his love never fails. You. Rejoice in the powerful name 84 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:22,560 Speaker 2: of Jesus. Exalt the Lord our God. Thank him for 85 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:27,360 Speaker 2: his salvation in which you are safe and secure. Thank 86 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,280 Speaker 2: Him for choosing you to do his good works in 87 00:07:30,360 --> 00:07:34,840 Speaker 2: this world. Think of a person who has not accepted 88 00:07:34,960 --> 00:07:39,400 Speaker 2: Jesus as their savior. Pray God will open their heart 89 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:44,720 Speaker 2: and reveal his truth. Pray they will encounter Jesus and 90 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:49,960 Speaker 2: accept his gift of salvation. Lift your requests to the 91 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:54,920 Speaker 2: sovereign Lord. Know in his power and strength he can 92 00:07:55,000 --> 00:07:58,440 Speaker 2: provide for you and protect you every day and night. 93 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:04,440 Speaker 2: Put your trust in him. Pray for courage to share 94 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:08,240 Speaker 2: the good news with others. Pray God will give you 95 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:11,840 Speaker 2: the words to say when you tell others about Jesus. 96 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:17,600 Speaker 2: Pray for strength to stand firm in your faith, especially 97 00:08:17,720 --> 00:08:22,400 Speaker 2: during times of persecution. Pray God will give you discernment 98 00:08:22,480 --> 00:08:27,440 Speaker 2: as you navigate our culture. Pray for peace as you 99 00:08:27,560 --> 00:08:32,160 Speaker 2: sleep pray God will comfort you with his word and 100 00:08:32,280 --> 00:08:35,640 Speaker 2: with the bright future you have with the King of Kings. 101 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:41,920 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, allow his peace to wash over you. 102 00:08:43,280 --> 00:08:48,360 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any stress and tension that is 103 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:55,280 Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Breathe in and out slowly. With 104 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:59,719 Speaker 2: each exhale, focus on relaxing a different part of the 105 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:04,440 Speaker 2: until your muscles and joints soften, from your head to 106 00:09:04,520 --> 00:09:09,280 Speaker 2: your toes. As your body relaxes and your mind calms, 107 00:09:10,320 --> 00:09:15,480 Speaker 2: rest in God's presence and allow him to refresh your mind, body, 108 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:21,200 Speaker 2: and soul as you sleep peacefully throughout the night.