WEBVTT - Psalm 3

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<v Speaker 1>But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory,

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<v Speaker 1>the one who lifts my head high Psalm three three.

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<v Speaker 1>Dar Lord, you are my rest and my refuge. When

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<v Speaker 1>the night comes and the sun's light has faded, thoughts

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<v Speaker 1>of anxiety often come to steal my peace. Fear of

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<v Speaker 1>the future, and regret from the past consume my mind

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<v Speaker 1>like a storm. Save me, o, Lord, from every thought

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<v Speaker 1>that seeks to steal my peace, and you give me

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<v Speaker 1>rest in your saving grace. Reassure me of your mercy

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<v Speaker 1>that awaits me in the morning. Though the day has

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<v Speaker 1>had its burdens and tomorrow will have new challenges, I

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<v Speaker 1>have confidence in your ability to sustain me, deliver me

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<v Speaker 1>from anxiety, and help me to sleep peacefully. In Jesus' name,

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<v Speaker 1>I pray Amen, Thank you for praying with me. I'm

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<v Speaker 1>Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and

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<v Speaker 1>spirit with tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this

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<v Speaker 1>devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a

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<v Speaker 1>RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me,

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<v Speaker 1>Bishop pd Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast.

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<v Speaker 1>never miss a nightly encouragement.

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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 song three. As you lay down,

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<v Speaker 2>relax your shoulders, rest your arms by your side, and

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<v Speaker 2>take a few deep breaths. Release any tension in your body.

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<v Speaker 2>Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. Clear

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<v Speaker 2>your mind and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who

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<v Speaker 2>he is, the all powerful, sovereign one that knows you,

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<v Speaker 2>seize you, loves you, and sustains you. Focus on his promises,

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<v Speaker 2>on his faithfulness. Take a deep breath. When you breathe in,

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<v Speaker 2>allow your lungs to completely fill with air before exhaling

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<v Speaker 2>when you breathe out. Release the stress and tension in

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<v Speaker 2>your muscles. As your body relaxes, focus on opening your

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<v Speaker 2>mind and heart to hear God's voice. Listen to your

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<v Speaker 2>heart beat and focus on breathing in and out slowly

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<v Speaker 2>until your heart rate slows down. As you get ready

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<v Speaker 2>to meditate on God's word, ask for him to speak

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<v Speaker 2>to you to night. Listen for his still small voice

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<v Speaker 2>to lead you down a safe, secure path that leads

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<v Speaker 2>to peaceful rest. To night. You can find rest in

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<v Speaker 2>knowing God hears your prayers and He is in complete

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<v Speaker 2>control over every circumstance of your life. You can find

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<v Speaker 2>assurance in knowing He will deliver you from your troubles.

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<v Speaker 2>Just put your trust in Him and His blessing will

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<v Speaker 2>be upon you. Psalm three from the King James's version says, Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>how are they increased that trouble me? Many are they

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<v Speaker 2>that rise up against me? Many there be which save

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<v Speaker 2>my soul? There is no help for him in God. Saylah,

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<v Speaker 2>But thou, o, Lord, art a shield for me, my

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<v Speaker 2>glory and the lifter up of mine head. I cried

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<v Speaker 2>unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me

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<v Speaker 2>out of his holy hill, Selah. I laid me down

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<v Speaker 2>and slept. I awakened, for the Lord sustained me. I

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<v Speaker 2>will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that

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<v Speaker 2>have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O, Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>save me, o, my God, For thou hast smitten all

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<v Speaker 2>mine enemies upon the cheek bone. Thou hast broken the

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<v Speaker 2>teeth of the ungodly salvation belongeth unto the Lord. Thy

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<v Speaker 2>blessing is upon thy people, Selah. When the worries of

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<v Speaker 2>this life keep us up at night. We know we

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<v Speaker 2>can cry out to the Lord, and he we will

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<v Speaker 2>hear our cries and deliver us from our troubles. We

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<v Speaker 2>can sleep peacefully because God is always with us, sustaining

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<v Speaker 2>us and protecting us, and He is always working on

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<v Speaker 2>our behalf. He is for us, so nothing and no

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<v Speaker 2>one can be against us. Control your breathing. Breathe in

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<v Speaker 2>and out slowly. Feel your chest rise as you take

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<v Speaker 2>a deep breath. As you inhale, imagine rising above your enemies,

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<v Speaker 2>above your circumstances, surrounded by God's protection, covered by his shield.

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<v Speaker 2>When you exhale, release your worries and fears. Feel your

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<v Speaker 2>muscles relax and your joints soften. Breathe in and out.

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<v Speaker 2>Close your eyes and focus on God's own unlimited power

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<v Speaker 2>and strength to protect you, sustain you, and defend you.

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<v Speaker 2>Know there is no battle or obstacle too big for

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<v Speaker 2>God to overcome. Allow the Lord to sustain you with

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<v Speaker 2>his power and strength. As you lie down to sleep,

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<v Speaker 2>Breathe in and out slowly. Relax, Close your eyes and

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<v Speaker 2>imagine God sitting on his throne, powerful, almighty and sovereign,

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<v Speaker 2>working on your behalf to give you rest. Praise him

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<v Speaker 2>for his faithfulness to see us through the hardships in life.

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<v Speaker 2>Think about times when you allowed worry and anxiety to

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<v Speaker 2>keep you up at night rather than putting your trust

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<v Speaker 2>in God. Confess when you have tried to overcome your

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<v Speaker 2>troubles on your own. Take a deep breath and be

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<v Speaker 2>filled with His forgiveness. As you breathe out, let go

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<v Speaker 2>of your guilt and shame. Surrender to God's love and

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<v Speaker 2>find inner peace and rest. Praise Him for the times

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<v Speaker 2>he has delivered you from your troubles. Praise Him for

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<v Speaker 2>the rest you are able to find in Him during

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<v Speaker 2>a crisis. Praise Him for the ways he has protected

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<v Speaker 2>you throughout your life. Think of some one you know

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<v Speaker 2>who is facing a crisis and is doubting the goodness

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<v Speaker 2>of God. Pray God will protect them and give them

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<v Speaker 2>peace to help them find rest. To night, lay your

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<v Speaker 2>requests before God. Cast all your cares and anxieties on him.

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<v Speaker 2>Believe in his sovereignty and wait for him to answer expectantly.

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<v Speaker 2>Pray God will deliver you from your troubles. Pray for

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<v Speaker 2>his peace to sustain you through the night. As you

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<v Speaker 2>lie down to sleep, Pray God will use difficult times

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<v Speaker 2>to draw you and others closer to Him so that

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<v Speaker 2>you can find rest in Him. Pray God will reveal

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<v Speaker 2>his truth to those who oppose you. Pray they will

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<v Speaker 2>turn to God. Pray God will help you find comfort

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<v Speaker 2>and hope in His protection and peace. To night, take

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<v Speaker 2>a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension and

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<v Speaker 2>stress that is still lingering from to day. Relax your

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<v Speaker 2>neck and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle.

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<v Speaker 2>As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul

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<v Speaker 2>and bring you peace to help you rest through the night.

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