1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:16,400 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Be exalted your 3 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:19,600 Speaker 1: way in your strength, so we will sing and praise 4 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:28,240 Speaker 1: your power, Psalm twenty one, verse thirteen. Heavenly Father, I 5 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:34,479 Speaker 1: know every good and perfect gift comes from above. You 6 00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:37,680 Speaker 1: are the source of every blessing that makes my life 7 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:43,720 Speaker 1: worthwhile I pray for a continual shower of truth, grace, 8 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:48,720 Speaker 1: and love upon me. If I desire what is right 9 00:00:48,920 --> 00:00:54,440 Speaker 1: in your sight and ask boldly without doubting, you will 10 00:00:54,480 --> 00:01:00,040 Speaker 1: not withhold it from me. And I know with a 11 00:01:00,080 --> 00:01:04,800 Speaker 1: blessing comes a calling, and I do not want to 12 00:01:04,959 --> 00:01:11,959 Speaker 1: neglect that calling. As I lay my head to rest 13 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:18,200 Speaker 1: and slip in to sleep, remind me that much is 14 00:01:18,319 --> 00:01:26,720 Speaker 1: required to whom much is given. Prepare me for that tonight, 15 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:34,120 Speaker 1: and as I rise tomorrow with the sun, make your 16 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:38,759 Speaker 1: will known to me so I may step into it 17 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:51,960 Speaker 1: with gladness. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, thank you 18 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:57,440 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you 19 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:02,960 Speaker 1: to unwind your mind and speared with Tonight's sleep song. 20 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:08,440 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 21 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:17,359 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 22 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:30,440 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 23 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:37,079 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 24 00:02:37,520 --> 00:02:43,919 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 25 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:52,600 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 26 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:58,040 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm twenty one. Let's prepare 27 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:02,720 Speaker 2: your body and mind to listen to God's word. Let's 28 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:07,400 Speaker 2: take deep breaths and focus on relaxing every area of 29 00:03:07,440 --> 00:03:12,919 Speaker 2: your body and calming your mind. Get in a comfortable position, 30 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:18,799 Speaker 2: relax your neck and shoulders, Rest your arms gently by 31 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:25,639 Speaker 2: your side. Take a few deep breaths. Inhale and exhale 32 00:03:25,680 --> 00:03:31,359 Speaker 2: slowly to release any tension in your body. Close your 33 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:37,840 Speaker 2: eyes and breathe in and out slowly. Clear your mind 34 00:03:38,600 --> 00:03:43,360 Speaker 2: and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who he is, 35 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:50,360 Speaker 2: the almighty one that upholds you, strengthens you, and sustains you. 36 00:03:51,920 --> 00:03:58,080 Speaker 2: Meditate on his goodness, on his faithfulness. Bring today's worries 37 00:03:58,120 --> 00:04:02,200 Speaker 2: and anxieties to Him and allow him to alleviate your 38 00:04:02,240 --> 00:04:07,320 Speaker 2: stress and find rest in His presence. Take a deep 39 00:04:07,400 --> 00:04:12,520 Speaker 2: breath and feel his hands. Lift the weight from your shoulders. 40 00:04:13,280 --> 00:04:19,000 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your chest rise and 41 00:04:19,160 --> 00:04:24,240 Speaker 2: fall with each breath. When you breathe in, allow your 42 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:29,159 Speaker 2: lungs to completely fill with air before exhaling. When you 43 00:04:29,240 --> 00:04:34,640 Speaker 2: breathe out. Release the stress and tension in your muscles. 44 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:40,359 Speaker 2: As your body relaxes, focus on opening your heart to 45 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:45,640 Speaker 2: hear God's voice. Listen to your heart beat and focus 46 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:50,159 Speaker 2: on breathing in and out slowly until your heart rate 47 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:55,680 Speaker 2: slows down. As you get ready to meditate on God's word, 48 00:04:56,920 --> 00:05:01,120 Speaker 2: ask for him to speak to you tonight. Allow his 49 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:06,599 Speaker 2: comforting voice to give you peace and hope to night. 50 00:05:07,720 --> 00:05:12,520 Speaker 2: Find rest in the goodness and faithfulness of God. The 51 00:05:12,600 --> 00:05:16,520 Speaker 2: Bible shows us worshiping God fills our hearts with joy 52 00:05:16,640 --> 00:05:21,240 Speaker 2: and hope, which can help calm our minds and renew 53 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:26,480 Speaker 2: our spirit. Psalm twenty one from the King James's version says, 54 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:30,840 Speaker 2: the king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord, and 55 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:35,760 Speaker 2: in thy salvation. How greatly shall he rejoice? Thou hast 56 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:39,600 Speaker 2: given him his heart's desire, and hast not withhold in 57 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:45,440 Speaker 2: the requests of his lips. Saylah, for thou preventest him 58 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:49,800 Speaker 2: with the blessings of goodness. Thou settest a crown of 59 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:55,000 Speaker 2: pure gold on his head. He asked life of Thee, 60 00:05:55,240 --> 00:05:59,760 Speaker 2: and thou gavest it him even length of days, forever 61 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:05,440 Speaker 2: and ever. His glory is great in thy salvation, honor, 62 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:09,839 Speaker 2: and majesty hast thou laid upon him. For thou hast 63 00:06:09,920 --> 00:06:14,720 Speaker 2: made him most blessed forever. Thou hast made him exceeding 64 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:19,440 Speaker 2: glad with thy countenance. For the King trusteth in the Lord, 65 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:23,960 Speaker 2: and through the mercy of the Most High, he shall 66 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:28,760 Speaker 2: not be moved. Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies. 67 00:06:29,279 --> 00:06:32,719 Speaker 2: Thy right hand shall find out those that hate Thee. 68 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:35,920 Speaker 2: Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the 69 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:39,640 Speaker 2: time of thine anger. The Lord shall swallow them up 70 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:44,600 Speaker 2: in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them their fruits. 71 00:06:44,680 --> 00:06:48,440 Speaker 2: Shalt thou destroy from the earth and their seed from 72 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:53,560 Speaker 2: among the children of men. For they intended evil against Thee. 73 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:58,440 Speaker 2: They imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able 74 00:06:58,560 --> 00:07:03,120 Speaker 2: to perform. Therefore, shalt thou make them turn their back. 75 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:07,080 Speaker 2: When thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings 76 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:11,400 Speaker 2: against the face of them, be thou, Exalted Lord in 77 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:15,760 Speaker 2: thine own strength, so we will sing and praise Thy power. 78 00:07:17,640 --> 00:07:21,360 Speaker 2: Worshiping God before you go to sleep can give you 79 00:07:21,480 --> 00:07:25,280 Speaker 2: a new perspective of your day and help you focus 80 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:30,280 Speaker 2: on positive thoughts. Calming your mind and relaxing your body. 81 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:36,200 Speaker 2: Reflecting on His goodness and faithfulness reminds you of all 82 00:07:36,240 --> 00:07:40,000 Speaker 2: the great things He has done, giving you hope that 83 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:44,200 Speaker 2: brightens your spirit and soothes your soul. To prepare you 84 00:07:44,360 --> 00:07:50,240 Speaker 2: for deep, RESTful sleep, Relax and take a deep breath. 85 00:07:51,440 --> 00:07:58,120 Speaker 2: Breathe in slowly, allow your chest to fully expand. As 86 00:07:58,160 --> 00:08:02,480 Speaker 2: you feel your chest rise, Remember how God has helped 87 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:08,200 Speaker 2: you rise above your circumstances and overcome your troubles. Breathe 88 00:08:08,240 --> 00:08:13,600 Speaker 2: out slowly as your chest falls. Remember how your fear 89 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:18,840 Speaker 2: and troubles fell at his right hand. Rejoice in his victory. 90 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:26,320 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out. Close your eyes and imagine his 91 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:30,480 Speaker 2: never ending blessing and favor being poured out over you. 92 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:35,040 Speaker 2: Allow the joy and comfort of His presence to flow 93 00:08:35,120 --> 00:08:40,680 Speaker 2: through your body, providing relief and relaxation. As you prepare 94 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:46,000 Speaker 2: to sleep, Think of a time when God granted your request, 95 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:50,400 Speaker 2: but you do not give him the glory. Ask for 96 00:08:50,480 --> 00:08:55,960 Speaker 2: his forgiveness and give him the glory. To night, take 97 00:08:56,080 --> 00:09:00,720 Speaker 2: a deep breath and be filled with his grace. As 98 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:04,440 Speaker 2: you breathe out. Let go of your guilt and shame. 99 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:10,000 Speaker 2: Surrender to God's love and find inner peace and rest. 100 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:16,640 Speaker 2: Rejoice in God's faithfulness. Praise God for the times he 101 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:20,280 Speaker 2: has answered your prayers and given you the desires of 102 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:24,400 Speaker 2: your heart. Praise Him for all the good things in 103 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:28,440 Speaker 2: your life. Think of some one who needs the Lord's 104 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:33,520 Speaker 2: help to night, Pray for God's intervention in their circumstances. 105 00:09:34,440 --> 00:09:37,040 Speaker 2: Pray for them to be filled with His hope and 106 00:09:37,200 --> 00:09:42,599 Speaker 2: peace as they lie down to sleep. Lay your requests 107 00:09:42,679 --> 00:09:48,160 Speaker 2: before God. Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. 108 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:52,560 Speaker 2: The Bible tells us he grants our requests and he 109 00:09:52,679 --> 00:09:57,520 Speaker 2: takes delight in blessing us. Pray for healing in a 110 00:09:57,600 --> 00:10:02,120 Speaker 2: specific area of your life. Pray God will restore you 111 00:10:02,320 --> 00:10:05,880 Speaker 2: as you sleep to night. Pray God will cultivate a 112 00:10:05,920 --> 00:10:09,320 Speaker 2: heart of worship within you so that you will praise 113 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:14,359 Speaker 2: Him every day and experience joy that lightens your heart 114 00:10:14,400 --> 00:10:19,640 Speaker 2: and refreshes your soul. Every night, Pray for peaceful rest 115 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:25,480 Speaker 2: that will rejuvenate your body, keeping you healthy for life. 116 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:31,240 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension 117 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:35,559 Speaker 2: and stress that is still lingering from to day. Relax 118 00:10:35,640 --> 00:10:40,120 Speaker 2: your neck and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your 119 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:46,040 Speaker 2: mind settle. As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh 120 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:49,480 Speaker 2: your soul and bring you peace to help you rest 121 00:10:49,600 --> 00:10:50,200 Speaker 2: through the night.