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 --> 00:00:18,799 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. Behold, bless you always, 3 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:23,160 Speaker 1: all you servants of the Lord, who by night stand 4 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:28,160 Speaker 1: in the House of the Lord. Psalm one thirty four, 5 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:36,120 Speaker 1: Verse one. Oh Lord, I come to you with a 6 00:00:36,280 --> 00:00:42,320 Speaker 1: heart full of thanksgiving and praises for the rest you give. 7 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:47,640 Speaker 1: When my body is tired and my mind is weary. 8 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:53,640 Speaker 1: You are the one who gives me the strength to persevere. 9 00:00:53,800 --> 00:01:00,560 Speaker 1: You provide the peace that transcends all understanding. I lift 10 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:05,200 Speaker 1: my hands and worship to you. You are the source 11 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:08,800 Speaker 1: of all goodness, and I thank you for the rest 12 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:18,200 Speaker 1: you provide amid life's chaos. Thank you for the moments 13 00:01:18,240 --> 00:01:22,400 Speaker 1: of stillness and solitude where I can sit and bask 14 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:27,560 Speaker 1: in your presence. Thank you for the times of refreshing 15 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:32,480 Speaker 1: when I can let go my worries and simply rest 16 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:40,760 Speaker 1: in your arms. Lord. I pray that you would continue 17 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,759 Speaker 1: giving me the rest I need. Help me to surrender 18 00:01:46,800 --> 00:01:51,560 Speaker 1: my burdens to you and trust that you will carry 19 00:01:52,520 --> 00:02:00,240 Speaker 1: them for me. Thank you for your endless love and 20 00:02:00,480 --> 00:02:08,520 Speaker 1: grace and the beautiful gift of rest you provide. May 21 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:14,840 Speaker 1: my life be a constant reflection of your goodness and 22 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:28,120 Speaker 1: mercy in Jesus Precious name, I pray Amen. Thank you 23 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:33,239 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting 24 00:02:33,280 --> 00:02:39,000 Speaker 1: you to unwine your mind and spirit with Tonight's Sleep Psalm. 25 00:02:40,080 --> 00:02:44,480 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 26 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:53,280 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 27 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:05,760 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop T. D. Jakes for 28 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:12,279 Speaker 1: tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast. If this episode 29 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:17,960 Speaker 1: blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss a 30 00:03:18,160 --> 00:03:19,959 Speaker 1: nightly encouragement. 31 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:27,960 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For Tonight's Sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 32 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:31,680 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty 33 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:36,720 Speaker 2: four as you lay down to sleep. Relax your neck 34 00:03:36,880 --> 00:03:41,840 Speaker 2: and shoulders. Rest your arms gently by your side, and 35 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:45,520 Speaker 2: release the tension in your body. As you breathe in 36 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:52,880 Speaker 2: and out, focus your thoughts on God. Meditate on his power, 37 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:58,560 Speaker 2: on his sovereignty. Remember He is the maker of the 38 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:04,120 Speaker 2: heavens and earth. Nothing is impossible for him. Trust in 39 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:07,680 Speaker 2: the hands that created the world. Know he can do 40 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:13,000 Speaker 2: wonderful things for you and through you. Take a deep breath, 41 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:19,640 Speaker 2: allow his power to rest upon you. Exhale slowly and 42 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:23,919 Speaker 2: put your trust in his sovereignty. Be filled with his 43 00:04:24,120 --> 00:04:29,400 Speaker 2: peace and joy. Open your mind to hear God's word. 44 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:33,240 Speaker 2: Ask for him to speak to your heart as you 45 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:37,800 Speaker 2: meditate onto night Psalm. Ask him to fill your heart 46 00:04:37,880 --> 00:04:42,479 Speaker 2: with his thanksgiving and praise. When we worship the Lord, 47 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:47,440 Speaker 2: we experience the joy of his blessings, and we can 48 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:51,880 Speaker 2: rest in the peace of his presence. Psalm one hundred 49 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:57,479 Speaker 2: thirty four from the King James's version says, Behold, bless 50 00:04:57,520 --> 00:05:01,240 Speaker 2: ye the Lord, All ye servants of the Lord, which 51 00:05:01,279 --> 00:05:04,880 Speaker 2: by night stand in the House of the Lord. Lift 52 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:08,040 Speaker 2: up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord, 53 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:12,479 Speaker 2: the Lord that made heaven and earth. Bless thee out 54 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:17,560 Speaker 2: of Zion. Lift your spirit and heart, and praise the 55 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:22,719 Speaker 2: Lord in everything you do. Honor him. Know he is 56 00:05:22,839 --> 00:05:27,680 Speaker 2: worthy of your honor, worthy of your praise. Commit to 57 00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:31,400 Speaker 2: serving the Lord and leading others into the light of 58 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:37,080 Speaker 2: His love and glory. Take a deep breath, bask in 59 00:05:37,160 --> 00:05:41,320 Speaker 2: the glory of the Lord. Feel the Lord's glory shine 60 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:47,039 Speaker 2: upon you. Exhale slowly, and allow his glory to spread 61 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:51,560 Speaker 2: throughout your body, keeping you warm tonight as you sleep. 62 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:57,560 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and imagine climbing a mountain that reaches 63 00:05:57,760 --> 00:06:02,360 Speaker 2: high into the heavens and looks down over all the earth. 64 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:08,000 Speaker 2: Marvel at the beauty of the Lord's creation. Rejoice in 65 00:06:08,040 --> 00:06:12,719 Speaker 2: the works of his hands. Take a deep breath and 66 00:06:12,920 --> 00:06:17,400 Speaker 2: open your eyes. Know the creator of the world is 67 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:23,240 Speaker 2: in your room with you tonight. Exhale slowly and feel 68 00:06:23,320 --> 00:06:29,279 Speaker 2: his presence. Relax you and rejuvenate you. Think of a 69 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:33,000 Speaker 2: time when you resented the Lord for not answering your prayer, 70 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:38,600 Speaker 2: in your timing or in your way. Confess any ungratefulness 71 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:42,839 Speaker 2: you have towards the Lord. Ask for the Lord's forgiveness. 72 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:46,359 Speaker 2: Ask him to help you. Trust him to do what 73 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:52,080 Speaker 2: is best for you. Take a deep breath. Allow his 74 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:57,200 Speaker 2: forgiveness to wash over you. Allow his love and mercy 75 00:06:57,760 --> 00:07:03,040 Speaker 2: to overflow your heart with his joy and praise. Exhale 76 00:07:03,160 --> 00:07:08,080 Speaker 2: slowly and release any guilt and shame you are experiencing. 77 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:13,360 Speaker 2: Know the Lord fully knows you and fully loves you 78 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:18,040 Speaker 2: as your creator. Know your weakness is made perfect in 79 00:07:18,120 --> 00:07:23,560 Speaker 2: his power. Rejoice in the name of the Lord. Praise 80 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:27,680 Speaker 2: him for his salvation. Praise him for his goodness and 81 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:32,240 Speaker 2: his faithfulness. Thank him for the blessings he has given you. 82 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:37,360 Speaker 2: Thank him for the joy he has poured into your heart. 83 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:40,320 Speaker 2: Think of a person who is going through a difficult 84 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:43,840 Speaker 2: time and needs to be blessed with the joy of 85 00:07:43,920 --> 00:07:47,920 Speaker 2: the Lord tonight. Pray he will fill their heart with 86 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:51,520 Speaker 2: his hope and joy and their mind with his peace, 87 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:57,000 Speaker 2: so they can experience deep, RESTful sleep to refresh them 88 00:07:57,040 --> 00:08:02,920 Speaker 2: for tomorrow. Lift your requests to the Lord. Know you 89 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:07,160 Speaker 2: will hear your prayers and be faithful to answer them. 90 00:08:07,640 --> 00:08:10,560 Speaker 2: Put your trust in the maker of the heavens and 91 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:15,000 Speaker 2: the earth. Pray for the Lord to fill your house 92 00:08:15,040 --> 00:08:20,800 Speaker 2: with his provision, protection, and peace. Pray your loved ones 93 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:25,080 Speaker 2: will praise the name of the Lord. Pray for the 94 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:28,200 Speaker 2: Lord to show you how to serve him every day 95 00:08:28,320 --> 00:08:32,760 Speaker 2: and night. Pray you will never forget all the wonderful 96 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:37,920 Speaker 2: things He has done in your life. Pray for the 97 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:42,360 Speaker 2: Lord to give you rest tonight. Pray you will sleep 98 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:48,160 Speaker 2: peacefully throughout the night. Breathe in the joy and peace 99 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:53,640 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Breathe out your fears and worries. Know 100 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:57,040 Speaker 2: you are safe and secure in the sovereign hands of 101 00:08:57,080 --> 00:09:02,320 Speaker 2: the Lord. Take a deep breath, Allow the air to 102 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:09,160 Speaker 2: fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and release any tension in 103 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:15,360 Speaker 2: the body. Relax your neck and shoulders, soften your fingers 104 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:20,960 Speaker 2: and toes. As you relax, allow the joy of the 105 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:25,560 Speaker 2: Lord to warm your heart and allow his peace to 106 00:09:25,679 --> 00:09:27,760 Speaker 2: help you drift off to sleep.