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. Give thanks to 3 00:00:15,680 --> 00:00:19,480 Speaker 1: the Lord, for he is good, for his loving kindness 4 00:00:20,239 --> 00:00:30,760 Speaker 1: endures forever. Psalm one eighteen verse one. Dear Loving Father, 5 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:36,760 Speaker 1: I ask your guidance and tender mercy as I laid 6 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:43,040 Speaker 1: down to sleep. Let your steadfast love surround me through 7 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:50,880 Speaker 1: the night and grant me peaceful rest till morning. Your 8 00:00:51,080 --> 00:00:56,840 Speaker 1: enduring care is lack an endless stream flowing and flourishing 9 00:00:57,600 --> 00:01:03,680 Speaker 1: from your fountain of faithfulness. In you, my heart finds 10 00:01:03,920 --> 00:01:11,840 Speaker 1: ultimate rest, and your infinite goodness you protect and provide 11 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:19,200 Speaker 1: for my every need. May your divine presence envelop me 12 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:24,119 Speaker 1: as I sleep. May the vastness of the heavens and 13 00:01:24,440 --> 00:01:31,480 Speaker 1: glory of the earth remind me of your ever lasting power. 14 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:47,000 Speaker 1: Your love endures forever in Jesus' name, ay Man, thank 15 00:01:47,080 --> 00:01:52,440 Speaker 1: you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting 16 00:01:52,480 --> 00:01:58,200 Speaker 1: you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. 17 00:01:59,280 --> 00:02:03,720 Speaker 1: Prepare your heard for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 18 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:12,560 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under your watchful eyes. 19 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:27,120 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD. Jakes for tonight's 20 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:33,760 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 21 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:40,600 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 22 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:48,359 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep song by pray dot Com. 23 00:02:48,919 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and eighteen 24 00:02:53,680 --> 00:02:58,040 Speaker 2: as you prepare to receive God's word. Relax your body 25 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:02,440 Speaker 2: and mind by retreating into a quiet space free of 26 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:08,680 Speaker 2: distractions and getting in a comfortable position. Maintain a good 27 00:03:08,720 --> 00:03:12,880 Speaker 2: posture with your back flat and straight, your chest open, 28 00:03:13,520 --> 00:03:19,760 Speaker 2: and your shoulders back. Take a deep, cleansing breath. Feel 29 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:25,400 Speaker 2: the stress in your muscles. Exhale slowly and release the 30 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:30,000 Speaker 2: tension to relax your body. Take a few deep breaths 31 00:03:30,600 --> 00:03:34,760 Speaker 2: and focus on relaxing a different muscle group until you 32 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:38,720 Speaker 2: soften your body from your head to your fingers and toes. 33 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:45,000 Speaker 2: With your next exhale, surrender any anxious thoughts to God. 34 00:03:46,160 --> 00:03:50,120 Speaker 2: Reflect on who God is. Know he is your helper 35 00:03:50,200 --> 00:03:54,080 Speaker 2: who keeps you from falling. Know he is your strength 36 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:58,080 Speaker 2: that sustains you through the day and night. Know He 37 00:03:58,240 --> 00:04:03,320 Speaker 2: is your redeemer who loves you and rescues you. The 38 00:04:03,360 --> 00:04:07,240 Speaker 2: Bible reminds us we serve the same God who delivered Israel, 39 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:11,160 Speaker 2: the same God who came to rescue us, and the 40 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:15,800 Speaker 2: same God that redeems and restores us in the end. Tonight, 41 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:21,080 Speaker 2: Let's rest securely in God's love for us, knowing his 42 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:27,640 Speaker 2: love never fails and his nature never changes. Psalm one 43 00:04:27,680 --> 00:04:32,160 Speaker 2: hundred eighteen from the King James version says, Oh, give 44 00:04:32,279 --> 00:04:36,240 Speaker 2: thanks unto the Lord, for he is good. Because his 45 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:41,480 Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever. Let Israel now say that his mercy 46 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:45,359 Speaker 2: endureth forever. Let the House of Eron now say that 47 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:50,000 Speaker 2: his mercy endureth forever. Let them now that fear the Lord, 48 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:55,159 Speaker 2: say that his mercy endureth forever. I called upon the 49 00:04:55,240 --> 00:04:59,279 Speaker 2: Lord in distress. The Lord answered me and set me 50 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:03,120 Speaker 2: in a large place. The Lord is on my side. 51 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:06,880 Speaker 2: I will not fear what can man do unto me. 52 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:10,880 Speaker 2: The Lord taketh my part with them that helped me. 53 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:14,880 Speaker 2: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. 54 00:05:15,960 --> 00:05:18,680 Speaker 2: It is better to trust in the Lord than to 55 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:22,440 Speaker 2: put confidence in man. It is better to trust in 56 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:27,680 Speaker 2: the Lord than to put confidence in princes. All nations 57 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:30,880 Speaker 2: compassed me about, But in the name of the Lord 58 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:35,000 Speaker 2: will I destroy them they compassed me about. Yea, they 59 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:38,320 Speaker 2: compassed me about. But in the name of the Lord, 60 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:42,360 Speaker 2: I will destroy them. They compassed me about like bees. 61 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:46,039 Speaker 2: They are quenched as the fire of thorns. For in 62 00:05:46,160 --> 00:05:49,680 Speaker 2: the name of the Lord, I will destroy them. Thou 63 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:53,120 Speaker 2: hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall, But 64 00:05:53,240 --> 00:05:58,080 Speaker 2: the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and song, 65 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:02,480 Speaker 2: and is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and 66 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:06,480 Speaker 2: salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous. The right 67 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:10,440 Speaker 2: hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. The right hand of 68 00:06:10,520 --> 00:06:13,680 Speaker 2: the Lord is exalted. The right hand of the Lord 69 00:06:13,760 --> 00:06:18,920 Speaker 2: doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live and declare 70 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:22,920 Speaker 2: the works of the Lord. The Lord hath chastened me sore, 71 00:06:23,880 --> 00:06:27,839 Speaker 2: but he hath not given me over unto death. Open 72 00:06:27,880 --> 00:06:31,440 Speaker 2: to me the gates of righteousness. I will go into them, 73 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:35,200 Speaker 2: and I will praise the Lord. This gait of the 74 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:39,039 Speaker 2: Lord into which the righteous shall enter, I will praise Thee, 75 00:06:39,320 --> 00:06:42,640 Speaker 2: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 76 00:06:43,760 --> 00:06:47,160 Speaker 2: The stone which the builders refuse is becoming the headstone 77 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:50,960 Speaker 2: of the corner. This is the Lord's doing. It is 78 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:54,839 Speaker 2: marvelous in our eyes This is the day which the 79 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:58,520 Speaker 2: Lord hath made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. 80 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:02,680 Speaker 2: Save now I beseech thee O Lord, O Lord, I 81 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:07,880 Speaker 2: beseech thee Send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh 82 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:10,560 Speaker 2: in the name of the Lord. We have blessed you 83 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:13,760 Speaker 2: out of the house of the Lord. God is the 84 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:18,680 Speaker 2: Lord which hath shewed us. Light. Bind the sacrifice with chords, 85 00:07:19,040 --> 00:07:23,600 Speaker 2: even unto the horns of the altar. Thou art my God, 86 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:27,040 Speaker 2: and I will praise thee Thou art my God, and 87 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:31,000 Speaker 2: I will exalt thee O. Give thanks unto the Lord, 88 00:07:31,560 --> 00:07:37,080 Speaker 2: for he is good, for his mercy endureth forever. In 89 00:07:37,160 --> 00:07:41,840 Speaker 2: a chaotic world where everything is always changing, we can 90 00:07:41,880 --> 00:07:46,160 Speaker 2: find comfort and peace in knowing God's love endures forever 91 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:51,920 Speaker 2: and his nature is eternal. Imagine his unfailing love and 92 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:56,760 Speaker 2: unchanging nature covering you like a security blanket, keeping you 93 00:07:56,920 --> 00:08:01,280 Speaker 2: safe and warm as you sleep. Strong in the Lord 94 00:08:01,360 --> 00:08:04,960 Speaker 2: and in his mighty power. Know he is your strength 95 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:10,280 Speaker 2: and defense. Inhale slowly and be filled with the strength 96 00:08:10,320 --> 00:08:15,400 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Exhale slowly and feel his strength spread 97 00:08:15,480 --> 00:08:21,360 Speaker 2: throughout your body, rejuvenating you and restoring you. Take a 98 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:25,640 Speaker 2: deep breath, lift your fears and worries to the Lord. 99 00:08:26,680 --> 00:08:30,760 Speaker 2: Put your trust in him. As you exhale and your 100 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:36,760 Speaker 2: chest falls, Imagine God's mighty hands striking down your fears 101 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:40,920 Speaker 2: and worries, freeing you from the things that weigh you down. 102 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:45,400 Speaker 2: Know the Lord is with you, so nothing and no 103 00:08:45,480 --> 00:08:50,360 Speaker 2: one can rise against you. Allow his mighty hands to 104 00:08:50,480 --> 00:08:53,760 Speaker 2: lead you to a quiet space where you can take 105 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:59,559 Speaker 2: refuge in Him and rest peacefully throughout the night. Confess 106 00:08:59,679 --> 00:09:03,280 Speaker 2: any fears and doubts that are keeping you from experiencing 107 00:09:03,360 --> 00:09:09,240 Speaker 2: God's hope, joy, and peace. Acknowledge your weaknesses and your 108 00:09:09,320 --> 00:09:13,920 Speaker 2: need for His love and strength with your next exile. 109 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:19,160 Speaker 2: Release any sin and shame that is hindering you from 110 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:22,720 Speaker 2: living in the freedom given by the salvation of the Lord. 111 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:27,800 Speaker 2: Be still before the Lord and know he is your God, 112 00:09:28,120 --> 00:09:34,439 Speaker 2: and you are His beloved, his chosen, his child. Rejoice 113 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:36,960 Speaker 2: and be glad in the day the Lord has given you. 114 00:09:38,080 --> 00:09:41,600 Speaker 2: Thank Him for the blessings you receive today, no matter 115 00:09:41,679 --> 00:09:45,680 Speaker 2: how great or small. Thank Him for the ways he 116 00:09:45,760 --> 00:09:49,640 Speaker 2: has helped you today. Thank Him for the mighty ways 117 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:53,840 Speaker 2: he has moved in your life. Think of a person 118 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:58,360 Speaker 2: who needs to experience the joy of God's goodness. Pray 119 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:01,680 Speaker 2: they will focus their thoughts on on God and feel 120 00:10:01,720 --> 00:10:06,240 Speaker 2: the light of his presence. Pray God's love will soften 121 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:11,360 Speaker 2: their heart and his glory will lighten their spirit. Cry 122 00:10:11,480 --> 00:10:14,840 Speaker 2: out to the Lord. Know he will save you and 123 00:10:15,000 --> 00:10:19,080 Speaker 2: deliver you. Know he will help you in troubled times, 124 00:10:19,640 --> 00:10:23,840 Speaker 2: and he will bless you in prosperous times. Pray for 125 00:10:23,960 --> 00:10:26,800 Speaker 2: God to move in a mighty way in your life 126 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:31,400 Speaker 2: or your community. Pray his glory will be revealed so 127 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:35,440 Speaker 2: that others may come to know Him. Pray for God 128 00:10:35,520 --> 00:10:38,800 Speaker 2: to bless you with success and favor in a specific 129 00:10:38,920 --> 00:10:43,400 Speaker 2: area of your life. Pray your desires will align with his. 130 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:48,360 Speaker 2: Pray for God to sustain you and strengthen you with 131 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:50,839 Speaker 2: his right hand. As you lay down to rest to night, 132 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:54,720 Speaker 2: Pray he will keep you in his perfect peace as 133 00:10:54,760 --> 00:11:00,680 Speaker 2: you sleep. Breathe in the goodness of the Lord. Breathe 134 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:05,480 Speaker 2: in his strength. Breathe out any stress and tension that 135 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:10,240 Speaker 2: is still lingering from to day. Relax your neck and shoulders, 136 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:15,880 Speaker 2: close your eyes, and bask in His glory. Allow His 137 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:20,080 Speaker 2: light to shine upon you, keeping you warm and safe 138 00:11:20,440 --> 00:11:21,280 Speaker 2: throughout the night.