1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:08,280 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop TV Jakes, inviting you to unwine your mind 2 00:00:08,560 --> 00:00:14,520 Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's Sleep Psalm. The Lord is my shepherd, 3 00:00:16,120 --> 00:00:25,040 Speaker 1: I shall like nothing Psalm twenty three, Verse one. Lord, 4 00:00:27,160 --> 00:00:31,440 Speaker 1: you are the good shepherd. In you, there is a 5 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:37,479 Speaker 1: steelness of thought and soul restoration. I pray that you 6 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:43,920 Speaker 1: would lie me down in your queen pastors, that I 7 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:47,959 Speaker 1: may rest my weary mind. I pray that you will 8 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:52,800 Speaker 1: gently lead me to your steel waters, where there is 9 00:00:52,960 --> 00:00:58,200 Speaker 1: refreshment for my spirit. Lord, I know I can be 10 00:00:58,360 --> 00:01:04,080 Speaker 1: surrounded by turmoil and still have peace because you are 11 00:01:04,360 --> 00:01:11,399 Speaker 1: with me everywhere I go. From the moment I rise 12 00:01:11,520 --> 00:01:15,160 Speaker 1: in the morning till I lay my head back in bed, 13 00:01:16,920 --> 00:01:23,640 Speaker 1: you sustain me and encourage me. I know that wherever 14 00:01:23,880 --> 00:01:32,039 Speaker 1: you are there is goodness and mercy in your presence. 15 00:01:32,200 --> 00:01:38,080 Speaker 1: I want to dwell forever. Lead me into beautiful and 16 00:01:38,440 --> 00:01:51,840 Speaker 1: supernatural peace. Tonight, in Jesus's name, I pray Ayma, thank 17 00:01:51,920 --> 00:01:57,280 Speaker 1: you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes inviting 18 00:01:57,320 --> 00:02:03,040 Speaker 1: you to unwind your mind and speared with Tonight's sleep song. 19 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:08,520 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 20 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:17,480 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:30,440 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:37,079 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:37,520 --> 00:02:43,919 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:48,280 --> 00:02:53,120 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:57,960 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm twenty three this evening. 26 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:03,000 Speaker 2: You are not alone. Know the Lord is by your side, 27 00:03:03,840 --> 00:03:07,720 Speaker 2: ready to guide you through his word, ready to comfort 28 00:03:07,760 --> 00:03:11,640 Speaker 2: you as you lay down to sleep. To prepare to 29 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:16,760 Speaker 2: receive God's word and comfort, let's relax your body, mind, 30 00:03:16,919 --> 00:03:23,200 Speaker 2: and soul and focus your thoughts on Him. First, get 31 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:26,920 Speaker 2: comfortable by laying down on your bed or sitting up 32 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:30,760 Speaker 2: in your favorite chair. Whether you are lying down or 33 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:35,440 Speaker 2: sitting up, be sure to keep your back straight. Take 34 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:41,280 Speaker 2: a deep breath, relax your neck and shoulders. Take another 35 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:47,720 Speaker 2: deep breath as you exhale, release any tension in your body. 36 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:55,440 Speaker 2: Breathe inn and out. Close your eyes and focus on God. 37 00:03:56,520 --> 00:04:00,240 Speaker 2: Picture him as your shepherd that knows you, cares for you, 38 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:05,000 Speaker 2: and loves you. Picture yourself as one of his sheep, 39 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:11,480 Speaker 2: looking to him for provision, protection and peace. Know he 40 00:04:11,520 --> 00:04:14,600 Speaker 2: can give you everything you need to find rest tonight. 41 00:04:16,040 --> 00:04:21,840 Speaker 2: Just breathe in and out and surrender to him. In 42 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:26,640 Speaker 2: this sweet surrender, lift today's worries and anxieties to him. 43 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:31,840 Speaker 2: Feel him take the weight off your shoulders. Feel your 44 00:04:31,880 --> 00:04:39,360 Speaker 2: body soften at his touch. Breathe in and out as 45 00:04:39,400 --> 00:04:43,680 Speaker 2: your body relaxes. Focus on opening your heart to hear 46 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:49,440 Speaker 2: God's voice. Listen to your heartbeat and focus on inhaling 47 00:04:49,640 --> 00:04:55,640 Speaker 2: and exhaling slowly until your heart rate slows down. As 48 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:59,400 Speaker 2: your heart rate settles, ask for him to speak to 49 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:04,839 Speaker 2: you tonight. Allow his still small voice to soothe your 50 00:05:04,880 --> 00:05:09,000 Speaker 2: soul and guide you down a safe, secure path where 51 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:13,640 Speaker 2: you can find rest. The Bible describes the Lord as 52 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:18,320 Speaker 2: your shepherd to night, lean on him and depend upon 53 00:05:18,400 --> 00:05:21,600 Speaker 2: him to provide you protection and peace as you sleep. 54 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:27,960 Speaker 2: Psalm twenty three from the King James version says, the 55 00:05:28,040 --> 00:05:32,200 Speaker 2: Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want. He maketh 56 00:05:32,279 --> 00:05:35,880 Speaker 2: me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me 57 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:40,960 Speaker 2: beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth 58 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:45,000 Speaker 2: me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. YEA, 59 00:05:45,120 --> 00:05:47,800 Speaker 2: though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 60 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:51,640 Speaker 2: I will fear no evil, For thou art with me. 61 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:57,039 Speaker 2: Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest 62 00:05:57,040 --> 00:05:59,880 Speaker 2: a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. 63 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:06,320 Speaker 2: Thou anointest my head with oil. My cup runneth over. Surely, 64 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:09,520 Speaker 2: goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of 65 00:06:09,560 --> 00:06:12,680 Speaker 2: my life, and I will dwell in the house of 66 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:18,200 Speaker 2: the Lord forever. In the Bible, a shepherd was responsible 67 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:23,320 Speaker 2: for providing, guiding, and protecting their sheep. Just like a 68 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:26,880 Speaker 2: good shepherd, we can rest assured that the Lord will 69 00:06:26,920 --> 00:06:32,640 Speaker 2: give us provision, guidance, and protection as we sleep. Breathe 70 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:38,880 Speaker 2: then and out slowly. Watch your chest rise and fall 71 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:44,120 Speaker 2: with each new breath. Imagine the Lord breathing new life 72 00:06:44,200 --> 00:06:50,640 Speaker 2: in you, revitalizing your body and renewing your mind. As 73 00:06:50,680 --> 00:06:55,520 Speaker 2: you exhale, release your fears and worries to God. Know 74 00:06:55,720 --> 00:06:59,920 Speaker 2: he will provide what you need. Just focus on finding 75 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:06,039 Speaker 2: rest in him. Breathe in and out, close your eyes, 76 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:10,400 Speaker 2: and imagine the Lord taking you by the hand and 77 00:07:10,520 --> 00:07:14,960 Speaker 2: leading you to luscious green pastures where you can gently 78 00:07:15,040 --> 00:07:18,600 Speaker 2: lay your head and feel the delight of His creation. 79 00:07:19,920 --> 00:07:23,400 Speaker 2: He guides you along the path of life and leads 80 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:28,200 Speaker 2: you beside quiet waters that refresh your soul. Breathe the inn 81 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:36,600 Speaker 2: and out slowly. Relax your body, be completely still and 82 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:41,920 Speaker 2: soak in His joy and peace. Open your eyes and 83 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:46,720 Speaker 2: see the darkness that surrounds you. No, God is with you. 84 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:52,200 Speaker 2: He is your light in the darkness. In him you 85 00:07:52,360 --> 00:08:00,240 Speaker 2: can dwell in safety until morning comes. Breathe then and out. 86 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:03,760 Speaker 2: Confess a time when you doubt it the Lord's provision, 87 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:08,720 Speaker 2: guidance and protection in your life. Ask for his forgiveness 88 00:08:09,360 --> 00:08:12,960 Speaker 2: and put your trust in him to night. Take a 89 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:17,560 Speaker 2: deep breath and be filled with his peace. As you 90 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:22,560 Speaker 2: breathe out. Let go of your guilt and shame. Surrender 91 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:27,800 Speaker 2: to God's love and be comforted by his grace. Rejoice 92 00:08:27,880 --> 00:08:31,920 Speaker 2: in God's provision in your life. Thank Him for everything 93 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:35,400 Speaker 2: he has given you. Thank him for the times he 94 00:08:35,480 --> 00:08:39,400 Speaker 2: has protected you. Think of some one who needs to 95 00:08:39,480 --> 00:08:45,319 Speaker 2: experience God's provision, guidance and protection tonight. Pray God will 96 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:48,400 Speaker 2: draw them near to Him and comfort them as they rest. 97 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:54,640 Speaker 2: Lay your requests before God. Cast all your cares and 98 00:08:54,760 --> 00:08:59,000 Speaker 2: anxieties on him, for He takes delight in caring for you. 99 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:04,160 Speaker 2: Pray for God's provision in your life. Pray he will 100 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:07,320 Speaker 2: take care of your needs and help you sleep well 101 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:12,520 Speaker 2: to night. Pray for God's guidance in your life. Pray 102 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:16,120 Speaker 2: he will lead you down a safe, secure path that 103 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:20,960 Speaker 2: will bring you life and rest. Pray for God's protection 104 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:24,839 Speaker 2: over you and your family. Pray he will keep watch 105 00:09:24,920 --> 00:09:28,400 Speaker 2: over you during the night like a good shepherd watches 106 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:33,520 Speaker 2: over his sheep. As you go to sleep, know you 107 00:09:33,559 --> 00:09:37,280 Speaker 2: will dwell safely in the Lord through the night. Take 108 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:42,600 Speaker 2: a deep breath. When you exhale, release any tension and 109 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:47,040 Speaker 2: stress that is still lingering from to day. Relax your 110 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:52,760 Speaker 2: neck and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle. 111 00:09:54,120 --> 00:09:58,680 Speaker 2: As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul 112 00:09:59,440 --> 00:10:02,200 Speaker 2: and bring you peace to help you rest through the night.