1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:16,040 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm, be merciful to me, God, 3 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:22,560 Speaker 1: be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in You. Yes, 4 00:00:22,680 --> 00:00:25,840 Speaker 1: in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge 5 00:00:26,480 --> 00:00:37,920 Speaker 1: until disaster has passed. Psalm fifty seven, Verse one. Dear God, 6 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:40,920 Speaker 1: as I lay down to rest, I want to take 7 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:51,000 Speaker 1: a moment to thank you for your steadfast love. Your 8 00:00:51,040 --> 00:00:58,080 Speaker 1: love is all encompassing and never fails through the day's challenges. 9 00:00:58,880 --> 00:01:03,480 Speaker 1: I know that you are always with me, guiding my 10 00:01:03,760 --> 00:01:10,160 Speaker 1: steps and providing comfort in my times of need. I 11 00:01:10,240 --> 00:01:20,360 Speaker 1: am genuinely thankful for your grace, mercy, and goodness surrounding me, 12 00:01:23,720 --> 00:01:28,839 Speaker 1: and as I closed my eyes, I ask for your 13 00:01:28,959 --> 00:01:38,200 Speaker 1: continued guidance and protection throughout the night. Watch over me, 14 00:01:39,920 --> 00:01:45,080 Speaker 1: keep me safe from harm. Give me peaceful and RESTful 15 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:48,560 Speaker 1: sleep so I can wake up refreshed in the morning. 16 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:56,720 Speaker 1: Thank you God for your unwavering love and never ending grace. 17 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:08,760 Speaker 1: In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for praying with me. 18 00:02:09,840 --> 00:02:15,000 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop TD Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind 19 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:20,760 Speaker 1: and spirit with tonight's sleep. Song Prepare your heart for 20 00:02:20,880 --> 00:02:26,440 Speaker 1: this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into 21 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:42,240 Speaker 1: a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for 22 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:47,240 Speaker 1: joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the 23 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:53,520 Speaker 1: Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, follow the 24 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:59,440 Speaker 1: podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 25 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:07,239 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by Prey dot com. 26 00:03:07,919 --> 00:03:12,440 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm fifty seven. Take a 27 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:17,920 Speaker 2: few minutes to unwind from the day and relax your mind, body, 28 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:23,960 Speaker 2: and soul before listening to God's word. Take a deep breath, 29 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:31,760 Speaker 2: allow your chest to fully expand, then exhale slowly. Release 30 00:03:31,919 --> 00:03:37,280 Speaker 2: any tension in your body, and relax your neck and shoulders. 31 00:03:38,040 --> 00:03:45,560 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Close your eyes and focus 32 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:50,800 Speaker 2: your thoughts on God. Meditate on his faithfulness and love. 33 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:55,280 Speaker 2: Know his faithfulness and love are so great for you 34 00:03:55,960 --> 00:04:00,240 Speaker 2: that they reach the skies and the heavens. If He 35 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:03,560 Speaker 2: wants to lift your burdens and carry them to a 36 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:07,440 Speaker 2: far away place where they will no longer weigh you down, 37 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:13,520 Speaker 2: take a deep breath. As your chest expands, think of 38 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:16,400 Speaker 2: all the problems you are facing that are causing your 39 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:22,600 Speaker 2: stress level to rise. Exhale slowly and surrender all your 40 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:27,799 Speaker 2: stress and anxiety to God and find relief and rest tonight. 41 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:33,720 Speaker 2: Allow His presence to calm your mind and heart as 42 00:04:33,720 --> 00:04:37,800 Speaker 2: you prepare to meditate on God's word, Ask him to 43 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:41,760 Speaker 2: reveal his truth to you and open your mind and 44 00:04:41,920 --> 00:04:49,560 Speaker 2: heart to receive it. Breathe in and out slowly. When 45 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:52,480 Speaker 2: the stress and anxiety of our day are keeping us 46 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:55,800 Speaker 2: up at night, the Bible tells us we can find 47 00:04:55,880 --> 00:05:00,560 Speaker 2: relief when we focus on God's love and faithfulness and 48 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:05,320 Speaker 2: put our confidence in Him. So less in go. So 49 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:10,360 Speaker 2: lets invite God's presence into our space and allow him 50 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:13,520 Speaker 2: to quiet our hearts to night and to give us 51 00:05:13,560 --> 00:05:18,680 Speaker 2: strength for tomorrow. Psalm fifty seven from the King James's 52 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:23,839 Speaker 2: version says, be merciful unto me, O, God, be merciful 53 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:28,240 Speaker 2: unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee yea in 54 00:05:28,279 --> 00:05:31,039 Speaker 2: the shadow of Thy wings. Will I make my refuge 55 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:36,240 Speaker 2: until these calamities be overpassed. I will cry unto God 56 00:05:36,320 --> 00:05:39,880 Speaker 2: most High, unto God that performeth all things for me, 57 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:43,320 Speaker 2: He shall send from heaven and save me from the 58 00:05:43,400 --> 00:05:47,920 Speaker 2: reproach of him that would swallow me up. Sillah, God 59 00:05:47,960 --> 00:05:52,440 Speaker 2: shall send forth his mercy and his truth. My soul 60 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:56,200 Speaker 2: is among lions, and I lie even among them that 61 00:05:56,279 --> 00:05:59,760 Speaker 2: are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose 62 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:03,880 Speaker 2: teath our spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 63 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:09,120 Speaker 2: Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let thy 64 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:13,200 Speaker 2: glory be above all the earth. They have prepared a 65 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:17,960 Speaker 2: net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They 66 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:21,400 Speaker 2: have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof 67 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:27,279 Speaker 2: they are fallen themselves. Selah, my heart is fixed, O God, 68 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:32,040 Speaker 2: My heart is fixed. I will sing and give praise. 69 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:40,200 Speaker 2: Awake up my glory. Awake, psalmetry, awake, psultry and harp. 70 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:46,119 Speaker 2: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O Lord, 71 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:50,080 Speaker 2: among the people. I will sing unto thee among the nations. 72 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:53,840 Speaker 2: For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy 73 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:58,760 Speaker 2: truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above 74 00:06:58,839 --> 00:07:03,120 Speaker 2: the heavens. Let thy glory be above all the earth. 75 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:09,360 Speaker 2: As you lie down, meditate on God's promises and put 76 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:14,120 Speaker 2: your confidence in him. Focus on his promises to always 77 00:07:14,120 --> 00:07:18,720 Speaker 2: be faithful and to always love. You know He will 78 00:07:18,760 --> 00:07:22,320 Speaker 2: be with you throughout the night. He will give you 79 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:27,760 Speaker 2: rest from to day's troubles and will strengthen you for tomorrow. 80 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:35,120 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly, close your eyes and imagine 81 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:38,480 Speaker 2: a baby bird taking refuge in his mother's wings on 82 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:43,680 Speaker 2: a cold, dark night. The mother's wings completely cover him 83 00:07:43,800 --> 00:07:49,559 Speaker 2: and protect him from nature's elements. He is warm and safe. 84 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:56,360 Speaker 2: Take another deep breath, exhale slowly, open your eyes and know, 85 00:07:57,440 --> 00:08:01,440 Speaker 2: just like the baby bird, you are safe and protected. 86 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:06,920 Speaker 2: When you take refuge in God. He will be your comfort, strength, 87 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:11,600 Speaker 2: and shelter in times of trouble. He will keep you 88 00:08:11,720 --> 00:08:15,400 Speaker 2: safe from those who seek to harm you. As you 89 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:19,280 Speaker 2: lay down to sleep, find rest in His wings that 90 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:22,440 Speaker 2: will cover you and keep you warm and safe tonight. 91 00:08:24,440 --> 00:08:28,760 Speaker 2: Think of a time when someone criticizes you or slandered you, 92 00:08:28,880 --> 00:08:33,760 Speaker 2: and you retaliated with hateful words. Pray God will forgive you, 93 00:08:34,040 --> 00:08:36,760 Speaker 2: and pray he will help you to forgive that person. 94 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:41,000 Speaker 2: Pray he will help you turn to Him when someone 95 00:08:41,080 --> 00:08:47,240 Speaker 2: slanders you or criticizes you. Take a deep breath. Allow 96 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:52,520 Speaker 2: God's mercy and love to wash over you as you exhale. 97 00:08:53,240 --> 00:08:58,280 Speaker 2: Release any guilt and shame you are experiencing. Release any 98 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:04,400 Speaker 2: resentments or bitterness. Praise God for his faithfulness and love. 99 00:09:05,520 --> 00:09:08,280 Speaker 2: Thank Him for the times He has protected you and 100 00:09:08,360 --> 00:09:12,960 Speaker 2: delivered you. Think of someone who is struggling with anxiety 101 00:09:13,040 --> 00:09:17,120 Speaker 2: right now. Pray God will draw their heart to Him 102 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:23,440 Speaker 2: and lift their spirit. Pray they will find really. Pray 103 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:28,800 Speaker 2: they will find relief and rest tonight. Lay your requests 104 00:09:28,920 --> 00:09:33,000 Speaker 2: before the Lord. Tell him about your hurts and struggles. 105 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:37,439 Speaker 2: Allow His truth to guide you down a safe, secure 106 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:42,360 Speaker 2: path where you can find rest in him. Pray for 107 00:09:42,480 --> 00:09:46,520 Speaker 2: those who are being slandered and persecuted. Pray they will 108 00:09:46,559 --> 00:09:49,840 Speaker 2: turn to God and find hope and peace in Him. Tonight. 109 00:09:51,200 --> 00:09:55,600 Speaker 2: Pray for those who slander you. Pray God will restore 110 00:09:55,679 --> 00:10:00,160 Speaker 2: your reputation while also filling your heart with compassion. For 111 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:05,199 Speaker 2: those who hurt others because of their own pain, Pray 112 00:10:05,280 --> 00:10:11,200 Speaker 2: God will heal their hearts and transform their lives. Pray 113 00:10:11,280 --> 00:10:15,320 Speaker 2: for peace tonight as you sleep, Pray God will give 114 00:10:15,360 --> 00:10:20,400 Speaker 2: you relief tonight from your fears and worry. Pray God 115 00:10:20,480 --> 00:10:23,600 Speaker 2: will give you relief tonight from your fears and worries 116 00:10:24,360 --> 00:10:29,559 Speaker 2: and help you rest throughout the night. Take a deep breath, 117 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:38,079 Speaker 2: exhale slowly, feel your muscles relax and your joints soften. 118 00:10:39,559 --> 00:10:42,959 Speaker 2: Allow God's presence to comfort you and bring you peace. 119 00:10:44,040 --> 00:10:48,200 Speaker 2: Allow His truth to bring you joy and delight. As 120 00:10:48,200 --> 00:10:54,360 Speaker 2: your mind quiets and your body relaxes, get comfortable, Close 121 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:58,640 Speaker 2: your eyes and drift off to sleep that will refresh 122 00:10:58,679 --> 00:11:05,280 Speaker 2: your soul and rejuvenate your body.