Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Oh Lord, my
Speaker 1: heart isn't arrogant, nor my eyes lofty, Nor do I
Speaker 1: concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
Speaker 1: Psalm one thirty one, Verse one. Dear Lord, my heart
Speaker 1: is humble before you. I want the meditations of my
Speaker 1: heart to be on your greatness instead of mind. My
Speaker 1: mind can restlessly race with thoughts too lofty for me.
Speaker 1: So I pray you would ground me tonight, Lord, guard
Speaker 1: me its pride, and anchor me and humility like a
Speaker 1: child content in his mother's arms. I want to be
Speaker 1: comforted in your presence. Cradle me in grace and nurse
Speaker 1: me with your word. Quiet my soul, and establish my
Speaker 1: hope in you. When the world rageous and nations descend
Speaker 1: into darkness, uphold me with your righteous hand. I sleep
Speaker 1: soundly tonight, sheltered in your embrace in Jesus name, Amen.
Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes,
Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song.
Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of
Speaker 1: songs guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes.
Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's
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Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com.
Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred thirty one.
Speaker 2: In our fast paced culture, it can be hard to
Speaker 2: find rest, but a quiet space and rest is what
Speaker 2: we need to reconnect with God and recharge our faith
Speaker 2: and to rejuvenate our body and mind. Before we listen
Speaker 2: to God's word, Let's take a few minutes to unwind
Speaker 2: from the day and clear our head. Retreat to a
Speaker 2: space that is free of distractions to help you concentrate
Speaker 2: on controlling your breathing and relaxing your body. Then get comfortable.
Speaker 2: You can lie down flat on your back with your
Speaker 2: arms resting by your side, or you can sit up
Speaker 2: in a chair or against the wall. Be sure your
Speaker 2: back is flat and straight and your neck and shoulders
Speaker 2: are relaxed. Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Speaker 2: Find the areas of your body that are tense as
Speaker 2: you exhale slowly, release the stress in the muscles in
Speaker 2: the tense areas of your body. With each breath you take,
Speaker 2: focus on relaxing different areas. Breathe in and out, contract
Speaker 2: and relax your muscles until your joints soften and your
Speaker 2: body is free of tension. With your next breath, focus
Speaker 2: on lifting your stress from the day to the Lord
Speaker 2: and releasing your anxious thoughts into his hands. Enjoy the
Speaker 2: freedom you have in his presence. Know you are free
Speaker 2: from your worries and anxiety, free from your sin and shame,
Speaker 2: and free from the it demands and difficulties of the day.
Speaker 2: The Bible tells us contentment comes from trusting the Lord
Speaker 2: and putting our hope in him. Tonight, rest quietly in
Speaker 2: the presence of the Lord, trusting he will care for
Speaker 2: you and do what is right. Psalm one hundred thirty
Speaker 2: one from the King James version says, Lord, my heart
Speaker 2: is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I
Speaker 2: exercise myself in great matters or in things too high
Speaker 2: for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as
Speaker 2: a child that is weaned of his mother. My soul
Speaker 2: is even as a weaned child, Let Israel hope in
Speaker 2: the Lord from henceforth and forever. True contentment cannot be
Speaker 2: found in the things of this world. Materialism and success
Speaker 2: will never fully satisfy you because they just leave you
Speaker 2: wanting more. But God's salvation and his word can satisfy
Speaker 2: your soul and fulfill your desires. The secret to contentment
Speaker 2: is trusting the Lord and letting his strength carry you
Speaker 2: through the day and sustain you through the night. Take
Speaker 2: a deep breath, humble yourself before the Lord. Lift your
Speaker 2: spirit to exalt the One True God. Exhale slowly, and
Speaker 2: surrender control to the Lord. Allow his hands to lead
Speaker 2: you to his hope, joy, and peace. Rest in his sovereignty,
Speaker 2: trusting he is in complete control of your surroundings. Think
Speaker 2: of a time where you put your trust in your intelligence,
Speaker 2: and think of a time where you felt spiritually superior
Speaker 2: to others. Confess any pride in your heart. Confess any
Speaker 2: hurtful words you spoke to others in your arrogance. Ask
Speaker 2: for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask for the Lord to help
Speaker 2: you put your trust in him. Take a deep, cleansing breath.
Speaker 2: Allow his forgiveness to wash away your shame. Exhale slowly,
Speaker 2: and surrender to the Lord. Know the Lord will never
Speaker 2: disappoint you. In him, you will find contentment and satisfaction.
Speaker 2: Rejoice in the hope of the Lord. Rejoice in his
Speaker 2: strength and sovereignty. Thank Him for being in control of
Speaker 2: your life and our world. Thank Him for his provision
Speaker 2: in your life. Thank Him for an nae. Sing your prayers.
Speaker 2: Think of a person who tries to find contentment in
Speaker 2: the things of this world. Pray God will turn their
Speaker 2: heart toward him and help them find satisfaction in his
Speaker 2: presence and in his provision. Pray they will find rest
Speaker 2: in a world that never sleeps. Lay your requests before
Speaker 2: the Lord. Approach him with confidence, knowing he hears you
Speaker 2: and he cares about your needs and desires. Pray God
Speaker 2: will restore the hope of his people in your community.
Speaker 2: Pray he will remind them the joy of his salvation
Speaker 2: and the power of his strength during difficult times. Pray
Speaker 2: God will help you learn what it means to be content.
Speaker 2: Pray you will find satisfaction in His provision and rest
Speaker 2: in His salvation. Pray God's presence will calm you quiet
Speaker 2: in your thoughts and soothing your soul. Pray you will
Speaker 2: find rest in his peace. To night, breathe in and
Speaker 2: out slowly, relax in his presence. Know you are safe
Speaker 2: and secure in his hands. As you lay down to sleep,
Speaker 2: allow his peace to refresh your mind, body, and soul.