WEBVTT - Psalm 126

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<v Speaker 1>I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwine your

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<v Speaker 1>mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Those who so

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<v Speaker 1>in tears will reap enjoy Psalm one six, verse five.

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<v Speaker 1>Dear God, as I laid down to sleep, I come

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<v Speaker 1>before you with a heart full of gratitude. You have

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<v Speaker 1>done great things in my life. I am eternally grateful

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<v Speaker 1>for that you have showered me with love, provided for

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<v Speaker 1>my every need, and surrounded me with people who uplifted

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<v Speaker 1>my spirit. As I surrendered myself to sleep, I ask

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<v Speaker 1>that you grant me a joyful and peaceful rest. May

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<v Speaker 1>your loving arms be my blanket, and may your gentle

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<v Speaker 1>whispers be the lullaby that soothes me to slumber. May

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<v Speaker 1>your light shine upon me, guiding me through the darkness.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you, Dear Lord, for your constant comfort in my life.

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<v Speaker 1>I am blessed beyond measure, and give you all the

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<v Speaker 1>glory and honor. In Jesus' name, I pray Amen. Thank

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<v Speaker 1>you for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes

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<v Speaker 1>inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's

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<v Speaker 1>sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the

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<v Speaker 1>Book of Psalms. Guiding you into a RESTful embrace under

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<v Speaker 1>his watchful ey. Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD

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<v Speaker 1>Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If this

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<v Speaker 1>episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss

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<v Speaker 1>a nightly encouragement.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com.

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<v Speaker 2>We will be meditating on song one hundred and twenty six.

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<v Speaker 2>Breathe in and out slowly with each bra. Focus on

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<v Speaker 2>taking longer, deeper breaths to slow down your heart. Calm

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<v Speaker 2>your mind, and relax your body. Take a deep breath.

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<v Speaker 2>Exhale slowly and release the stress and tension in your

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<v Speaker 2>muscles and joints. Soften your fingers and toes. As your

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<v Speaker 2>body relaxes, your thoughts will quiet down and your anxiety

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<v Speaker 2>will be relieved. Focus your thoughts on God. Meditate on

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<v Speaker 2>the wonderful works of his hands. Meditate on all the

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<v Speaker 2>great things He has done for you. As you reflect

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<v Speaker 2>on his mighty deeds, feel your heart swell with joy

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<v Speaker 2>and your spirit lift in praise. Take a deep breath,

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<v Speaker 2>Exhale slowly and feel His joy flow through your veins,

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<v Speaker 2>renewing everything it touches. Your body, your mind your soul.

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<v Speaker 2>Remembering what God has done for us in the past

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<v Speaker 2>will help us trust Him with the troubles in our

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<v Speaker 2>present and the unknowns in our future. Tonight, as you

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<v Speaker 2>listen to His word, allow his truth to fill you

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<v Speaker 2>with his joy and hope, trusting God has good plans

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<v Speaker 2>for you. Psalm one hundred and twenty six from the

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<v Speaker 2>King James version says, when the Lord turned again the

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<v Speaker 2>captivity of Zion, we were like them the dream then

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<v Speaker 2>was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing.

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<v Speaker 2>Then said they among the heathen. The Lord hath done

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<v Speaker 2>great things for them. The Lord hath done great things

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<v Speaker 2>for us. Whereof we are glad turn again our captivity,

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<v Speaker 2>O Lord. As the streams in the south, they that

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<v Speaker 2>so in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth

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<v Speaker 2>forth and weepeth bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again

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<v Speaker 2>with rejoicing, bringing the sheaves with him. Thinking about the

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<v Speaker 2>ways God has showed up in our past difficulties shows

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<v Speaker 2>us how He will show up in our present and

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<v Speaker 2>future difficulties. No matter what you are facing right now,

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<v Speaker 2>put your confidence in the Lord, knowing he has good

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<v Speaker 2>plans for your life. Plans to give you hope and

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<v Speaker 2>a future. Rest in His goodness tonight. Breathe in and

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<v Speaker 2>out slowly, close your eyes and reflect on the ways

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<v Speaker 2>God has used your trials and tribulations to grow you

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<v Speaker 2>and transform you. No God will sustain you in the

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<v Speaker 2>darkest of nights and restore you in the light of

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<v Speaker 2>His glory in the morning. Take a deep breath, be

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<v Speaker 2>filled with the hope of the Lord. Exhale slowly, and

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<v Speaker 2>allow his hope to turn your tears into songs of

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<v Speaker 2>joy and your ashes into beauty. Know all things work

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<v Speaker 2>together for the good of those who love the Lord.

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<v Speaker 2>With your next exhale, let go of your worries and

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<v Speaker 2>put your trust in the Lord's sovereign plan for your life.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of a time when you win astray and travel

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<v Speaker 2>down a dark path that led to consequences. Acknowledge any

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<v Speaker 2>unconfessed sin. Ask the Lord for his forgiveness. Pray he

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<v Speaker 2>will turn your heart toward him and help you walk

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<v Speaker 2>down his path of life and righteousness. Breathe in his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy and love. Breathe out your sin and shame. Breathe

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<v Speaker 2>in his power and strength. Breathe out your fears and doubts.

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<v Speaker 2>Know the Lord will redeem you and will restore what

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<v Speaker 2>has been lost. Think of all the wonderful things the

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<v Speaker 2>Lord has done for you. Thank the Lord for the

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<v Speaker 2>ways he has blessed you. Thank him for the times

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<v Speaker 2>he has helped you and delivered you. Praise him for

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<v Speaker 2>the miracles you have witnessed. Praise him for his provision

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<v Speaker 2>and protection. Think of a person who needs God's help

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<v Speaker 2>tonight in a specific area of their life. Pray for

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<v Speaker 2>healing and restoration. Pray they will find rest in his

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<v Speaker 2>provision and peace. Bring your requests to the Lord. Tell

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<v Speaker 2>him about your struggles and troubles. Tell him about your

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<v Speaker 2>needs and wants. Know he will give you the desires

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<v Speaker 2>of your heart when you are close to him. Pray

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<v Speaker 2>for his redemption and restoration in your life. Pray you

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<v Speaker 2>will live into that purpose to which you have been called,

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<v Speaker 2>and you will keep your eyes on the Lord every

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<v Speaker 2>day and night. Pray for his provision in a specific

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<v Speaker 2>area of your life. Pray his provision will satisfy your

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<v Speaker 2>soul and fill you with his joy. Pray for his

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<v Speaker 2>protection as you sleep. Pray you will rest safely and

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<v Speaker 2>securely in His joy and peace. Take a deep breath

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<v Speaker 2>allow God to fill you with everything you need to

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<v Speaker 2>rest tonight. Exhale slowly and release any tension in the body.

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<v Speaker 2>Close your eyes and allow His joy to warm your

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<v Speaker 2>heart and his peace to refresh your soul. In his presence,

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<v Speaker 2>know you will experience deep, RESTful sleep that will restore

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<v Speaker 2>you for tomorrow.