1 00:00:00,120 --> 00:00:04,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:11,080 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. I will give 3 00:00:11,280 --> 00:00:14,520 Speaker 1: thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will 4 00:00:14,640 --> 00:00:20,840 Speaker 1: tell of all your marvelous works Psalm nine, Verse one. 5 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:26,880 Speaker 1: Dear Lord, I want to praise your name as I 6 00:00:27,080 --> 00:00:31,720 Speaker 1: seek to sleep tonight. I want to tuck under your 7 00:00:31,960 --> 00:00:38,640 Speaker 1: mighty tower and fine rest. You are a powerful pillar 8 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:43,320 Speaker 1: in my life. You have been faithful since the beginning 9 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:50,080 Speaker 1: and will be faithful until the very end. Remind me 10 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:54,840 Speaker 1: of your wonderful deeds so I might have reassurance for 11 00:00:54,960 --> 00:01:01,560 Speaker 1: the future. You sit atop a throne of just grace 12 00:01:01,840 --> 00:01:08,840 Speaker 1: and righteousness. In times of trouble, you will respond when 13 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:12,360 Speaker 1: I am lost. You will seek me out. When I 14 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:18,400 Speaker 1: need safety, you will cover me. I have complete confidence 15 00:01:19,040 --> 00:01:24,520 Speaker 1: in your will for my life, and I rest easy tonight, 16 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:37,800 Speaker 1: knowing that my future is secure in your hands. In Jesus' name, Amen, 17 00:01:40,720 --> 00:01:45,080 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, 18 00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:50,960 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's 19 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:56,400 Speaker 1: sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 20 00:01:56,440 --> 00:02:04,200 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you to a RESTful embrace. Unders 21 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:18,200 Speaker 1: watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes 22 00:02:18,400 --> 00:02:24,200 Speaker 1: for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this 23 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:30,240 Speaker 1: episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss 24 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:32,600 Speaker 1: a nightly encouragement. 25 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:41,919 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 26 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:46,760 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm nine. As you lay down, 27 00:02:47,560 --> 00:02:52,640 Speaker 2: relax your shoulders, rest your arms by your side, and 28 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:58,080 Speaker 2: take a few deep breaths. Release any tension in your body, 29 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:05,080 Speaker 2: close your eye and breathe in and out slowly. Clear 30 00:03:05,160 --> 00:03:09,880 Speaker 2: your mind, and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who 31 00:03:09,960 --> 00:03:14,040 Speaker 2: He is, the all powerful, sovereign one that knows you, 32 00:03:14,960 --> 00:03:21,600 Speaker 2: seize you, loves you, and sustains you. He knows the 33 00:03:21,639 --> 00:03:25,040 Speaker 2: weight of what you are carrying from today, and He 34 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:28,519 Speaker 2: is ready to lift your burdens and give you rest 35 00:03:28,639 --> 00:03:34,920 Speaker 2: for your mind, body, and soul. Bring today's worries and 36 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:40,280 Speaker 2: anxieties to him. Know he cares for you. Know he 37 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:44,840 Speaker 2: came to bring you a life filled with joy, hope 38 00:03:44,880 --> 00:03:52,160 Speaker 2: and peace. Focus on his promises, on his faithfulness. Breathe 39 00:03:52,240 --> 00:03:58,040 Speaker 2: in and out slowly. When you breathe in, allow your 40 00:03:58,120 --> 00:04:03,440 Speaker 2: lungs to completely fill with before exhaling. When you breathe out, 41 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:09,160 Speaker 2: release the stress and tension in your muscles. As your 42 00:04:09,200 --> 00:04:13,720 Speaker 2: body relaxes, focus on opening your mind and heart to 43 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:18,680 Speaker 2: God's voice. Listen to your heartbeat and focus on breathing 44 00:04:18,839 --> 00:04:23,400 Speaker 2: in and out slowly until your heart rate slows down. 45 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:28,599 Speaker 2: As you get ready to meditate on God's word, ask 46 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:32,520 Speaker 2: for him to speak to you tonight. Listen for his 47 00:04:32,680 --> 00:04:37,520 Speaker 2: still small voice to lead you down a safe, secure 48 00:04:37,640 --> 00:04:43,839 Speaker 2: path that leads to peaceful rest. Tonight. We can find 49 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:48,039 Speaker 2: hope and joy in God's word, despite the chaos in 50 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:52,200 Speaker 2: our world and in our lives. His word reminds us 51 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:56,479 Speaker 2: we can trust him completely, for he sees us and 52 00:04:56,600 --> 00:05:01,520 Speaker 2: hears us, and he will never forsake us. We can 53 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:05,039 Speaker 2: delight in what the Lord has done and be assured 54 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:10,000 Speaker 2: of what He will do on our behalf. Psalm nine 55 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:14,080 Speaker 2: from the King James's version says, I will praise THEE, 56 00:05:14,120 --> 00:05:18,320 Speaker 2: O Lord, with my whole heart. I will shew forth 57 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:22,880 Speaker 2: all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice 58 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:26,039 Speaker 2: in THEE. I will sing praise to Thy name, O, 59 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:31,840 Speaker 2: Thou most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they 60 00:05:31,920 --> 00:05:35,960 Speaker 2: shall fall and perish at thy presence, for Thou hast 61 00:05:35,960 --> 00:05:40,279 Speaker 2: maintained my right and my cause. Thou saddest in the 62 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:45,920 Speaker 2: throne judging right. Thou hast rebuked thy heathen. Thou hast 63 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:50,520 Speaker 2: destroyed the wicked. Thou hast put out their name forever 64 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:56,320 Speaker 2: and ever, O thou enemy. Destructions are come to a 65 00:05:56,360 --> 00:06:01,880 Speaker 2: perpetual end, and thou hast destroyed cities. Their memorial is 66 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:07,080 Speaker 2: perished with them. But the Lord shall endure forever. He 67 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:11,359 Speaker 2: hath prepared his throne for judgment, and he shall judge 68 00:06:11,400 --> 00:06:15,400 Speaker 2: the world in righteousness. He shall minister judgment to the 69 00:06:15,480 --> 00:06:20,040 Speaker 2: people in uprightness. The Lord also will be a refuge 70 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:24,839 Speaker 2: for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And 71 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:28,400 Speaker 2: they that know thy name will put their trust in THEE. 72 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:31,960 Speaker 2: For Thou Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek THEE. 73 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:38,159 Speaker 2: Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion declare 74 00:06:38,279 --> 00:06:43,920 Speaker 2: among the people his doings. When he maketh inquisition for blood, 75 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:48,840 Speaker 2: he remembereth them. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble. 76 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:54,479 Speaker 2: Have mercy upon me, O, Lord, consider my trouble which 77 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:58,400 Speaker 2: I suffer of them that hate me, Thou that liftest 78 00:06:58,440 --> 00:07:01,839 Speaker 2: me from the gates of death, that I may shew 79 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,839 Speaker 2: forth all thy praise. In the gaits of the daughter 80 00:07:04,920 --> 00:07:10,400 Speaker 2: of Zion, I will rejoice in Thy salvation. The heathen 81 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:13,800 Speaker 2: are sunk down in the pit that they made. In 82 00:07:13,840 --> 00:07:16,640 Speaker 2: the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 83 00:07:17,560 --> 00:07:20,680 Speaker 2: The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth. 84 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:24,560 Speaker 2: The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. 85 00:07:25,720 --> 00:07:30,720 Speaker 2: Hgayan Seilah. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and 86 00:07:30,840 --> 00:07:34,760 Speaker 2: all the nations that forgot God for the needy shall 87 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:39,160 Speaker 2: not always be forgotten. The expectation of the poor shall 88 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:44,840 Speaker 2: not perish forever. Arise, O Lord, Let not man prevail. 89 00:07:45,280 --> 00:07:49,360 Speaker 2: Let the heathen be judged in thy sight. Put them 90 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:53,120 Speaker 2: in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves 91 00:07:53,160 --> 00:07:58,480 Speaker 2: to be but men Selah. As you lay down to night, 92 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:03,200 Speaker 2: think about the goodness of a perfectly right, righteous God 93 00:08:03,760 --> 00:08:07,760 Speaker 2: who is completely sovereign over our world and our lives. 94 00:08:08,680 --> 00:08:12,560 Speaker 2: The Lord hears the cries of the afflicted. He rules 95 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:18,160 Speaker 2: the world in righteousness, He judges with equity, He upholds 96 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:22,200 Speaker 2: our just cause with his right hand. He will never 97 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:26,480 Speaker 2: forget the needy, He will never turn his back on 98 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:31,480 Speaker 2: his people. Take refuge in the Lord, for he is 99 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:36,680 Speaker 2: our stronghold in times of trouble. Breathe then and be 100 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:41,959 Speaker 2: comforted by his presence. Breathe out and lift your fears 101 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:46,920 Speaker 2: to him. In his arms, you will find safety in 102 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:52,440 Speaker 2: his hands. You will find strength in him. You will 103 00:08:52,480 --> 00:08:58,640 Speaker 2: rest securely through the night. Close your eyes and imagine 104 00:08:58,720 --> 00:09:04,600 Speaker 2: laying at his feet imperfect peace. Breathe in and out. 105 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:11,040 Speaker 2: Relax your body. Surrender your heart and mind to the Lord. 106 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:16,560 Speaker 2: Put your trust in his name. Focus your thoughts on 107 00:09:16,679 --> 00:09:22,280 Speaker 2: his goodness, on his power to help you overcome the world. 108 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:28,559 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out. Release the tension in your body. 109 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:34,760 Speaker 2: Give it all to God. Think of an area you 110 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:39,240 Speaker 2: have not fully surrendered to God, an area which you 111 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:44,280 Speaker 2: are scared to relinquish control of. Tell God your struggles 112 00:09:44,320 --> 00:09:48,880 Speaker 2: with trusting him. Confess times when you have taken matters 113 00:09:48,880 --> 00:09:53,960 Speaker 2: into your own hands. Ask for his forgiveness and for 114 00:09:54,040 --> 00:10:00,439 Speaker 2: his help with trusting him completely. Take a deep breath. No, 115 00:10:00,679 --> 00:10:04,920 Speaker 2: God will never break his promises. He will never break 116 00:10:04,960 --> 00:10:08,960 Speaker 2: your trust. He is for you, but not against you. 117 00:10:10,440 --> 00:10:15,040 Speaker 2: Praise God for the times his justice has prevailed. Praise 118 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:17,400 Speaker 2: God for the hope he has given you during the 119 00:10:17,520 --> 00:10:20,680 Speaker 2: dark times. And for the hope he has given you 120 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:24,480 Speaker 2: for your future. Praise Him for the times he has 121 00:10:24,520 --> 00:10:30,040 Speaker 2: provided for you. Thank Him for answering your prayers. Think 122 00:10:30,120 --> 00:10:33,400 Speaker 2: of some one who is facing some form of injustice 123 00:10:34,080 --> 00:10:38,880 Speaker 2: or who is being treated unfairly. Ask God to intervene 124 00:10:38,960 --> 00:10:42,400 Speaker 2: in their circumstances and to put hope in their heart 125 00:10:42,920 --> 00:10:48,760 Speaker 2: and give them peace to night. Lay your requests before God. 126 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:54,800 Speaker 2: Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. Trust Him 127 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:59,319 Speaker 2: to give you RESTful sleep to night. Pray for justice 128 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:03,000 Speaker 2: to be done in your nation. Pray your leaders will 129 00:11:03,040 --> 00:11:06,080 Speaker 2: seek God and his wisdom as they lead your country. 130 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:09,920 Speaker 2: Pray God will open your eyes to the needs of 131 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:13,120 Speaker 2: those around you and show you how to love and 132 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:18,280 Speaker 2: serve others like Jesus did. Pray for God's provision and 133 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:23,000 Speaker 2: protection over you and your family. Ask Him for what 134 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:27,360 Speaker 2: you need in your life right now, wait expectantly for 135 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:32,760 Speaker 2: his answer. Pray you will always take refuge in God, 136 00:11:33,280 --> 00:11:38,200 Speaker 2: relying on Him for what you need every day. Take 137 00:11:38,240 --> 00:11:44,000 Speaker 2: a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension and 138 00:11:44,080 --> 00:11:48,760 Speaker 2: stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your neck 139 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:53,880 Speaker 2: and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle 140 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:59,640 Speaker 2: as your body relaxes. Allow God to refresh your soul 141 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:03,280 Speaker 2: and bring you peace to help you rest through the night.