1 00:00:02,800 --> 00:00:07,760 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop TD Jakes, and welcome to tonight's sleep Song. 2 00:00:10,560 --> 00:00:16,159 Speaker 1: The Lord has heard my supplication. Your way accepts my 3 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:27,120 Speaker 1: prayer Psalm six, verse nine. O Lord, my anguish is 4 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:32,520 Speaker 1: not hidden from you. You consider me in my weakest 5 00:00:32,760 --> 00:00:39,840 Speaker 1: moments of grief and sadness, when I am weary and disquieted. 6 00:00:40,400 --> 00:00:48,280 Speaker 1: Moms are all I have to offer you. Listen with understanding. 7 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:56,000 Speaker 1: You tend to my dissatisfied soul with loving kindness. Please 8 00:00:56,280 --> 00:01:00,880 Speaker 1: continue to be gracious to me when I wrestle with 9 00:01:00,920 --> 00:01:06,760 Speaker 1: despair and doubt. Deliver my mind from anxious thoughts and 10 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:11,880 Speaker 1: comfort my broken heart. I know one day you will 11 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:18,720 Speaker 1: wipe every tear from my eyes, and the pain of 12 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:25,000 Speaker 1: this life will be a distant memory. Until then, be 13 00:01:25,160 --> 00:01:32,520 Speaker 1: near to me and give me peace. Help me to 14 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:42,240 Speaker 1: line down and rest in your comforting presence. In Jesus' name, 15 00:01:42,480 --> 00:01:52,720 Speaker 1: I pray Amen, Thank you for praying with me. I'm 16 00:01:52,800 --> 00:01:58,120 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind and 17 00:01:58,240 --> 00:02:03,760 Speaker 1: spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this 18 00:02:03,840 --> 00:02:09,240 Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a 19 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:25,160 Speaker 1: RESTful embrace unders watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me. 20 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:31,560 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. 21 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:38,040 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 22 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:41,679 Speaker 1: never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:50,240 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:50,880 --> 00:02:55,440 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm six. As you lay down, 25 00:02:56,360 --> 00:03:02,079 Speaker 2: relax your shoulders, rest your arms by side, and take 26 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:07,400 Speaker 2: a few deep breaths. Release any tension in your body, 27 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:15,600 Speaker 2: close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. Clear 28 00:03:15,680 --> 00:03:21,000 Speaker 2: your mind, and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who 29 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:27,040 Speaker 2: he is, your savior that loves you, pursues you, and 30 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:31,400 Speaker 2: rescues you. He knows the weight of what you are 31 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:36,080 Speaker 2: carrying from today, and he is ready to lift your burdens. 32 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:44,080 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly with your next exhale, Surrender 33 00:03:44,200 --> 00:03:48,640 Speaker 2: to your Savior and let go of your stress. For 34 00:03:48,840 --> 00:03:53,400 Speaker 2: his yoke is easy and his burden is light. Know 35 00:03:53,720 --> 00:03:57,800 Speaker 2: he came to give you rest for your soul. All 36 00:03:57,840 --> 00:04:01,480 Speaker 2: you have to do is accept his life of grace 37 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:08,480 Speaker 2: and mercy. As your mind settles, focus on being still 38 00:04:09,760 --> 00:04:13,080 Speaker 2: listening to your Savior's sweet voice that will lead you 39 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:17,080 Speaker 2: to a safe, secure place where you can find rest 40 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:23,320 Speaker 2: for your mind, body, and soul, whether our trials are 41 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:27,400 Speaker 2: consequences of our sin or of the broken world we 42 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:31,480 Speaker 2: live in, The Bible tells us we can find rest 43 00:04:32,160 --> 00:04:36,560 Speaker 2: knowing God is always with us, ready to rescue us, 44 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:43,279 Speaker 2: redeem us, and restore us. Psalm six from the King 45 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:49,360 Speaker 2: James's version says, O Lord, rebuke me, not in thine anger, 46 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:54,680 Speaker 2: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, 47 00:04:54,800 --> 00:04:59,479 Speaker 2: O Lord, for I am weak. O Lord, heal me. 48 00:05:00,279 --> 00:05:05,279 Speaker 2: For my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore, vexed. 49 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:10,120 Speaker 2: But thou, O Lord, how long return, O Lord, deliver 50 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:15,480 Speaker 2: my soul. O save me for thy mercy's sake, For 51 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:19,800 Speaker 2: in death there is no remembrance of THEE in the grave, 52 00:05:19,920 --> 00:05:24,159 Speaker 2: who shall give thee thanks. I am weary with my 53 00:05:24,279 --> 00:05:28,120 Speaker 2: groaning all the night. Make I my bed to swim, 54 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:33,680 Speaker 2: I water my couch with my tears. Mine eye is 55 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:38,840 Speaker 2: consumed because of grief. It waxeth old. Because of all 56 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:43,960 Speaker 2: mine enemies. Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. 57 00:05:44,839 --> 00:05:47,600 Speaker 2: For the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 58 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:53,240 Speaker 2: The Lord hath heard my supplication. The Lord will receive 59 00:05:53,360 --> 00:05:59,160 Speaker 2: my prayer. Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore, vexed. 60 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:05,080 Speaker 2: Let them return and be ashamed. Suddenly, God's word makes 61 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:09,800 Speaker 2: it clear. Nothing can separate us from God, not our sin, 62 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:14,560 Speaker 2: not the brokenness in our world, not the troubles the 63 00:06:14,720 --> 00:06:19,400 Speaker 2: enemy brings upon us. Know God is always here to 64 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:25,279 Speaker 2: rescue you, to help you, to heal you. He receives 65 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:30,159 Speaker 2: your prayers and works on your behalf. Find comfort in 66 00:06:30,240 --> 00:06:34,240 Speaker 2: His word that brings nourishment to our bones and peace 67 00:06:34,320 --> 00:06:38,760 Speaker 2: to our anxious hearts. Turn to the Lord and bask 68 00:06:38,920 --> 00:06:43,479 Speaker 2: in his presence. Allow his mercy and love to wash 69 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:51,040 Speaker 2: over you. Breathe in and out. As your chest rises, 70 00:06:51,880 --> 00:06:56,720 Speaker 2: feel the weight of your despair of your difficulties. Be 71 00:06:56,839 --> 00:07:02,240 Speaker 2: lifted as your chest falls, Feel the peace of God. 72 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:07,680 Speaker 2: Put your mind and soul at ease. Breathe in and out. 73 00:07:09,120 --> 00:07:13,560 Speaker 2: Know His mercy and grace are sufficient for you. His 74 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:18,720 Speaker 2: power is made perfect in your weakness. You have nothing 75 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:26,400 Speaker 2: to fear. Close your eyes, relax your body, and breathe 76 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:31,880 Speaker 2: in and out, knowing His power rests on you. Tonight, 77 00:07:33,240 --> 00:07:38,360 Speaker 2: take a deep breath. When you inhale, imagine being filled 78 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:42,760 Speaker 2: with joy and delight for the Lord. Take a moment 79 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:46,640 Speaker 2: to praise Him for his unfailing love and compassion that 80 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:51,560 Speaker 2: save the world. Breathe out any distress you are feeling 81 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:57,000 Speaker 2: from to day. Reflect on your circumstances to see what 82 00:07:57,120 --> 00:08:00,720 Speaker 2: is troubling you to day. If there is something you 83 00:08:00,760 --> 00:08:04,600 Speaker 2: have said or done that led to your troubles, ask 84 00:08:04,680 --> 00:08:09,600 Speaker 2: for God's forgiveness and mercy. He is here to forgive you, 85 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:14,360 Speaker 2: to redeem you, not to punish you or forsake you. 86 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:19,560 Speaker 2: Confess any shame you are holding on to, and allow 87 00:08:19,680 --> 00:08:24,280 Speaker 2: God to fill you with hope and love. Think about 88 00:08:24,320 --> 00:08:28,320 Speaker 2: the times God has shown you his mercy in your life. 89 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:32,520 Speaker 2: Thank Him for his mercy and grace. Thank Him for 90 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:35,480 Speaker 2: the times He has healed you or delivered you from 91 00:08:35,559 --> 00:08:40,760 Speaker 2: troubling circumstances. Praise Him for his faithfulness to redeem and 92 00:08:40,880 --> 00:08:45,280 Speaker 2: restore your life. Think of someone who is in need 93 00:08:45,360 --> 00:08:49,600 Speaker 2: of healing or deliverance and ask God to intervene in 94 00:08:49,679 --> 00:08:54,400 Speaker 2: their circumstances. Pray for God to heal them and to 95 00:08:54,480 --> 00:09:00,320 Speaker 2: bring restoration to their lives. Lay your requests before God. 96 00:09:01,520 --> 00:09:06,480 Speaker 2: Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. Allow His 97 00:09:06,640 --> 00:09:10,360 Speaker 2: hope and peace to fill your heart and mind, and 98 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:14,720 Speaker 2: his comfort to help you experience a deep RESTful sleep tonight. 99 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:20,680 Speaker 2: Pray for God's intervention in your life. Ask for his 100 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:24,040 Speaker 2: help in a trial you are facing or in a 101 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:29,840 Speaker 2: relationship that needs to be reconciled. Pray God will have 102 00:09:29,960 --> 00:09:34,560 Speaker 2: mercy on you and your family. Ask him to help 103 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:39,520 Speaker 2: you show mercy to those around you. Pray over any 104 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:42,679 Speaker 2: shame you may have and ask God to replace it 105 00:09:42,880 --> 00:09:47,360 Speaker 2: with his love and grace. Pray God will help you 106 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:52,439 Speaker 2: find your confidence in Him alone. Take a deep breath. 107 00:09:53,520 --> 00:09:58,040 Speaker 2: As you exhale, release any tension and stress that is 108 00:09:58,080 --> 00:10:05,880 Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Relax your neck and shoulders. Feel 109 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:12,520 Speaker 2: your body softened and your mind settle. As your body relaxes, 110 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:18,080 Speaker 2: allow God to refresh your soul and bring you peace 111 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:20,160 Speaker 2: to help you rest through the night.