WEBVTT - Psalm 131

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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. Oh Lord, my

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<v Speaker 1>heart isn't arrogant, nor my eyes lofty, Nor do I

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<v Speaker 1>concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.

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<v Speaker 1>Psalm one thirty one, Verse one. Dear Lord, my heart

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<v Speaker 1>is humble before you. I want the meditations of my

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<v Speaker 1>heart to be on your greatness instead of mind. My

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<v Speaker 1>mind can restlessly race with thoughts too lofty for me.

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<v Speaker 1>So I pray you would ground me tonight, Lord, guard

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<v Speaker 1>me its pride, and anchor me and humility like a

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<v Speaker 1>child content in his mother's arms. I want to be

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<v Speaker 1>comforted in your presence. Cradle me in grace and nurse

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<v Speaker 1>me with your word. Quiet my soul, and establish my

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<v Speaker 1>hope in you. When the world rageous and nations descend

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<v Speaker 1>into darkness, uphold me with your righteous hand. I sleep

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<v Speaker 1>soundly tonight, sheltered in your embrace in Jesus name, Amen.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes,

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

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<v Speaker 1>Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of

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<v Speaker 1>songs guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes.

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<v Speaker 1>Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's

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<v Speaker 1>episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you,

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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 Psalm one hundred thirty one.

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<v Speaker 2>In our fast paced culture, it can be hard to

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<v Speaker 2>find rest, but a quiet space and rest is what

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<v Speaker 2>we need to reconnect with God and recharge our faith

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<v Speaker 2>and to rejuvenate our body and mind. Before we listen

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<v Speaker 2>to God's word, Let's take a few minutes to unwind

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<v Speaker 2>from the day and clear our head. Retreat to a

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<v Speaker 2>space that is free of distractions to help you concentrate

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<v Speaker 2>on controlling your breathing and relaxing your body. Then get comfortable.

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<v Speaker 2>You can lie down flat on your back with your

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<v Speaker 2>arms resting by your side, or you can sit up

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<v Speaker 2>in a chair or against the wall. Be sure your

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<v Speaker 2>back is flat and straight and your neck and shoulders

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<v Speaker 2>are relaxed. Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

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<v Speaker 2>Find the areas of your body that are tense as

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<v Speaker 2>you exhale slowly, release the stress in the muscles in

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<v Speaker 2>the tense areas of your body. With each breath you take,

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<v Speaker 2>focus on relaxing different areas. Breathe in and out, contract

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<v Speaker 2>and relax your muscles until your joints soften and your

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<v Speaker 2>body is free of tension. With your next breath, focus

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<v Speaker 2>on lifting your stress from the day to the Lord

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<v Speaker 2>and releasing your anxious thoughts into his hands. Enjoy the

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<v Speaker 2>freedom you have in his presence. Know you are free

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<v Speaker 2>from your worries and anxiety, free from your sin and shame,

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<v Speaker 2>and free from the it demands and difficulties of the day.

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<v Speaker 2>The Bible tells us contentment comes from trusting the Lord

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<v Speaker 2>and putting our hope in him. Tonight, rest quietly in

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<v Speaker 2>the presence of the Lord, trusting he will care for

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<v Speaker 2>you and do what is right. Psalm one hundred thirty

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<v Speaker 2>one from the King James version says, Lord, my heart

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<v Speaker 2>is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I

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<v Speaker 2>exercise myself in great matters or in things too high

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<v Speaker 2>for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as

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<v Speaker 2>a child that is weaned of his mother. My soul

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<v Speaker 2>is even as a weaned child, Let Israel hope in

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord from henceforth and forever. True contentment cannot be

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<v Speaker 2>found in the things of this world. Materialism and success

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<v Speaker 2>will never fully satisfy you because they just leave you

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<v Speaker 2>wanting more. But God's salvation and his word can satisfy

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<v Speaker 2>your soul and fulfill your desires. The secret to contentment

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<v Speaker 2>is trusting the Lord and letting his strength carry you

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<v Speaker 2>through the day and sustain you through the night. Take

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<v Speaker 2>a deep breath, humble yourself before the Lord. Lift your

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<v Speaker 2>spirit to exalt the One True God. Exhale slowly, and

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<v Speaker 2>surrender control to the Lord. Allow his hands to lead

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<v Speaker 2>you to his hope, joy, and peace. Rest in his sovereignty,

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<v Speaker 2>trusting he is in complete control of your surroundings. Think

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<v Speaker 2>of a time where you put your trust in your intelligence,

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<v Speaker 2>and think of a time where you felt spiritually superior

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<v Speaker 2>to others. Confess any pride in your heart. Confess any

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<v Speaker 2>hurtful words you spoke to others in your arrogance. Ask

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<v Speaker 2>for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask for the Lord to help

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<v Speaker 2>you put your trust in him. Take a deep, cleansing breath.

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<v Speaker 2>Allow his forgiveness to wash away your shame. Exhale slowly,

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<v Speaker 2>and surrender to the Lord. Know the Lord will never

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<v Speaker 2>disappoint you. In him, you will find contentment and satisfaction.

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<v Speaker 2>Rejoice in the hope of the Lord. Rejoice in his

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<v Speaker 2>strength and sovereignty. Thank Him for being in control of

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<v Speaker 2>your life and our world. Thank Him for his provision

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<v Speaker 2>in your life. Thank Him for an nae. Sing your prayers.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of a person who tries to find contentment in

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<v Speaker 2>the things of this world. Pray God will turn their

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<v Speaker 2>heart toward him and help them find satisfaction in his

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<v Speaker 2>presence and in his provision. Pray they will find rest

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<v Speaker 2>in a world that never sleeps. Lay your requests before

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord. Approach him with confidence, knowing he hears you

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<v Speaker 2>and he cares about your needs and desires. Pray God

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<v Speaker 2>will restore the hope of his people in your community.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray he will remind them the joy of his salvation

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<v Speaker 2>and the power of his strength during difficult times. Pray

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<v Speaker 2>God will help you learn what it means to be content.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray you will find satisfaction in His provision and rest

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<v Speaker 2>in His salvation. Pray God's presence will calm you quiet

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<v Speaker 2>in your thoughts and soothing your soul. Pray you will

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<v Speaker 2>find rest in his peace. To night, breathe in and

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<v Speaker 2>out slowly, relax in his presence. Know you are safe

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<v Speaker 2>and secure in his hands. As you lay down to sleep,

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<v Speaker 2>allow his peace to refresh your mind, body, and soul.