1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwind your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:15,680 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm Blessed is everyone 3 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:21,720 Speaker 1: who fears the Lord who walks in his ways, Psalm 4 00:00:21,960 --> 00:00:29,000 Speaker 1: one twenty eight, Verse one. Dear God, I know fruit 5 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:35,600 Speaker 1: springs from trees rooted in you. I pray that you 6 00:00:35,680 --> 00:00:41,680 Speaker 1: would plant me in you. Tonight, as my body sinks 7 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:45,159 Speaker 1: into the bed, I want to feel like a branch 8 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:50,680 Speaker 1: firmly attached to the tree ground, my soul like the 9 00:00:50,800 --> 00:00:54,720 Speaker 1: roots of a mighty oak, entrenched deep in your truth. 10 00:00:56,840 --> 00:01:00,400 Speaker 1: I want to walk in faithful fear of You, so 11 00:01:00,640 --> 00:01:05,800 Speaker 1: the fruit would sprout from my life and last unto 12 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:13,200 Speaker 1: the ages. I want to rest assured that my life 13 00:01:13,720 --> 00:01:19,280 Speaker 1: has left a lasting legacy, a legacy of love, faithfulness, 14 00:01:19,280 --> 00:01:28,000 Speaker 1: and courage. When I draw my final breath and enter 15 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:35,760 Speaker 1: eternally into your rest, I want to be assured that 16 00:01:35,880 --> 00:01:44,679 Speaker 1: my life had meaning starting that, Oh God, draw the 17 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:57,560 Speaker 1: best of me in Jesus name. I pray, Amen, thank 18 00:01:57,640 --> 00:02:03,000 Speaker 1: you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes inviting 19 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:08,799 Speaker 1: you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song. 20 00:02:09,880 --> 00:02:14,240 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of psalms, 21 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:23,120 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 22 00:02:31,880 --> 00:02:36,240 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 23 00:02:36,320 --> 00:02:42,880 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, 24 00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:49,720 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 25 00:02:52,639 --> 00:02:57,440 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 26 00:02:58,000 --> 00:03:01,320 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on p. One hundred twenty eight. 27 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:05,720 Speaker 2: Lie down flat on your back with your knees bent 28 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:12,040 Speaker 2: and your head elevated. Relax your neck and shoulders. Place 29 00:03:12,240 --> 00:03:15,480 Speaker 2: one hand with the palm facing downward on your chest 30 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:21,320 Speaker 2: and one hand on your belly. Practice taking deep belly 31 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:26,600 Speaker 2: breaths to increase the oxygen flow to your heart. Take 32 00:03:26,639 --> 00:03:31,240 Speaker 2: a deep, cleansing breath through your nose. Feel your belly 33 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:36,280 Speaker 2: expand and your chest remain still. Feel the air being 34 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:40,600 Speaker 2: sucked in through the lungs moving downward into your belly. 35 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:47,600 Speaker 2: Purse your lips and exhale slowly through your mouth. Feel 36 00:03:47,640 --> 00:03:52,680 Speaker 2: your belly fall and relax as you breathe out. Continue 37 00:03:52,720 --> 00:03:56,880 Speaker 2: to take deep breaths through your nose, releasing the air 38 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:01,720 Speaker 2: through your mouth. Feel your hearts slow down with each breath. 39 00:04:02,880 --> 00:04:07,120 Speaker 2: With your next breath, focus on releasing the stress and 40 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:12,160 Speaker 2: anxiety from to day. Know the Lord is willing to 41 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:16,839 Speaker 2: give you rest to refresh your mind, body, and soul tonight. 42 00:04:18,080 --> 00:04:22,600 Speaker 2: With your next exhale, let go of any anxious thoughts. 43 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:28,120 Speaker 2: Clear your mind to prepare to receive God's word. Take 44 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:33,279 Speaker 2: another deep breath. Feel the stress in your muscles and joints. 45 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:40,160 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release the tension in your body. Relax 46 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:45,600 Speaker 2: your neck and shoulders, Rest your hands gently by your side, 47 00:04:46,040 --> 00:04:50,559 Speaker 2: close your eyes, and focus on listening to God's word. 48 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:56,240 Speaker 2: Psalm one hundred twenty eight from the King James's version says, 49 00:04:57,080 --> 00:05:00,799 Speaker 2: Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh 50 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:04,279 Speaker 2: in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of 51 00:05:04,320 --> 00:05:08,880 Speaker 2: thine hands. Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be 52 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:12,839 Speaker 2: well with Thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful 53 00:05:12,960 --> 00:05:16,359 Speaker 2: vine by the sides of thine house, thy children like 54 00:05:16,440 --> 00:05:20,840 Speaker 2: olive plants round about thy table. Behold that thus shall 55 00:05:20,880 --> 00:05:24,440 Speaker 2: the man be blest that feareth the Lord. The Lord 56 00:05:24,480 --> 00:05:28,040 Speaker 2: shall bless THEE out of Zion, and thou shalt see 57 00:05:28,080 --> 00:05:32,160 Speaker 2: the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, 58 00:05:32,560 --> 00:05:36,839 Speaker 2: thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. 59 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:41,960 Speaker 2: The Psalmist calls those who walk with the Lord blest. 60 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:45,880 Speaker 2: He tells us those who fear the Lord and obey 61 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:49,400 Speaker 2: him will eat the fruit of their labor and be 62 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:54,520 Speaker 2: prosperous in everything they do. Their household and every one 63 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:59,120 Speaker 2: in it will be blest because of their faith. To night, 64 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:03,799 Speaker 2: put your trust in the Lord and commit to walking 65 00:06:03,839 --> 00:06:07,720 Speaker 2: with him, and you will find satisfaction in his provision 66 00:06:07,880 --> 00:06:13,520 Speaker 2: and peace in his presence. Take a deep breath. Lift 67 00:06:13,720 --> 00:06:18,120 Speaker 2: everything you have to God, Lift every one you hold 68 00:06:18,200 --> 00:06:24,480 Speaker 2: dear to the Father. Exhale slowly, and surrender your possessions 69 00:06:24,520 --> 00:06:29,400 Speaker 2: and your family to the Lord. Relinquish your control and 70 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:34,120 Speaker 2: allow him to provide for your needs. As you surrender 71 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:39,680 Speaker 2: to the Lord, feel awake. Leave your shoulders, relaxing your 72 00:06:39,720 --> 00:06:46,279 Speaker 2: body and mind. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin. Ask for the 73 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:50,960 Speaker 2: Lord's forgiveness. Ask him to help you follow him and 74 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:57,320 Speaker 2: obey his commandments. Breathe in his mercy and love. Breathe 75 00:06:57,320 --> 00:07:01,839 Speaker 2: out your guilt and shame. Know the Lord will continue 76 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:05,360 Speaker 2: to bless you as long as you continue to turn 77 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:09,600 Speaker 2: to him. Think of all the ways God has blessed 78 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:13,280 Speaker 2: you with his provision. Thank Him for the good gifts 79 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:16,840 Speaker 2: he has given you. Thank Him for the favor he 80 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:21,200 Speaker 2: has poured upon you and your family. Thank Him for 81 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:26,360 Speaker 2: your family and friends. Think of a person who loves 82 00:07:26,400 --> 00:07:30,800 Speaker 2: the Lord deeply. Pray God will bless them and their family. 83 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:35,000 Speaker 2: Pray he will give them good health and provide for 84 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:40,920 Speaker 2: their needs. Lay your requests before the Lord. Lift your 85 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:45,400 Speaker 2: fears and worries to him. Lift your needs and wants 86 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:50,040 Speaker 2: to him. Continue to follow him as you wait expectantly 87 00:07:50,120 --> 00:07:54,200 Speaker 2: for Him to act on your behalf. Know he will 88 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:58,720 Speaker 2: bless those who seek him. Pray for God to lead 89 00:07:58,800 --> 00:08:03,320 Speaker 2: your family and guide you down his path. Pray he 90 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:06,480 Speaker 2: will put his word on your heart and on the 91 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:10,680 Speaker 2: hearts of your loved ones. Pray for God to preserve 92 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:15,240 Speaker 2: your family through many generations. Pray he will help you 93 00:08:15,400 --> 00:08:18,760 Speaker 2: pass your faith on to the next generation in your family. 94 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:22,640 Speaker 2: Pray for God to bless you and your family with 95 00:08:22,720 --> 00:08:26,720 Speaker 2: his provision and peace. Pray he will fill your heart 96 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:30,120 Speaker 2: with his joy and help you rest in him. Tonight, 97 00:08:31,640 --> 00:08:38,679 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Breathe in his peace. Breathe 98 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:43,359 Speaker 2: out the tension in your body with your next exhale. 99 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:48,959 Speaker 2: Feel his peace. Spread throughout your body, warming your heart, 100 00:08:49,440 --> 00:08:55,679 Speaker 2: quieting your mind, softening your body. In this sweet surrender, 101 00:08:56,640 --> 00:09:01,880 Speaker 2: close your eyes and drift off to sleep, thinking about 102 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:05,800 Speaker 2: the goodness of God and the power of his peace.