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 --> 00:00:15,480 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Oh Lord, my 3 00:00:15,840 --> 00:00:21,320 Speaker 1: heart isn't arrogant, nor my eyes lofty, Nor do I 4 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:27,200 Speaker 1: concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 5 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:35,120 Speaker 1: Psalm one thirty one, Verse one. Dear Lord, my heart 6 00:00:35,240 --> 00:00:40,199 Speaker 1: is humble before you. I want the meditations of my 7 00:00:40,320 --> 00:00:46,040 Speaker 1: heart to be on your greatness instead of mind. My 8 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:51,239 Speaker 1: mind can restlessly race with thoughts too lofty for me. 9 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:58,480 Speaker 1: So I pray you would ground me tonight. Lord, guard 10 00:00:58,600 --> 00:01:04,040 Speaker 1: me it's pride and anchor me and humility Like a 11 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:09,039 Speaker 1: child content in his mother's arms. I want to be 12 00:01:09,240 --> 00:01:16,760 Speaker 1: comforted in your presence. Cradle me in grace and nurse 13 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:24,440 Speaker 1: me with your word. Quiet my soul, and establish my 14 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:31,400 Speaker 1: hope in you. When the world rageous and nations descend 15 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:40,120 Speaker 1: into darkness, uphold me with your righteous hand. I sleep 16 00:01:41,640 --> 00:01:53,200 Speaker 1: soundly tonight, sheltered in your embrace in Jesus name. Amen, 17 00:01:57,400 --> 00:02:01,720 Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, 18 00:02:02,520 --> 00:02:08,880 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song. 19 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:13,440 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of 20 00:02:13,560 --> 00:02:22,880 Speaker 1: songs guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:31,960 --> 00:02:36,359 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:43,000 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:49,840 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:58,120 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:58,480 --> 00:03:02,359 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred thirty one. 26 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:07,200 Speaker 2: In our fast paced culture, it can be hard to 27 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:11,919 Speaker 2: find rest, but a quiet space and rest is what 28 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:16,200 Speaker 2: we need to reconnect with God and recharge our faith 29 00:03:16,840 --> 00:03:21,320 Speaker 2: and to rejuvenate our body and mind. Before we listen 30 00:03:21,400 --> 00:03:25,320 Speaker 2: to God's word, Let's take a few minutes to unwind 31 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:30,160 Speaker 2: from the day and clear our head. Retreat to a 32 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:34,360 Speaker 2: space that is free of distractions to help you concentrate 33 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:40,880 Speaker 2: on controlling your breathing and relaxing your body. Then get comfortable. 34 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:45,080 Speaker 2: You can lie down flat on your back with your 35 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:49,200 Speaker 2: arms resting by your side, or you can sit up 36 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:53,680 Speaker 2: in a chair or against the wall. Be sure your 37 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:57,640 Speaker 2: back is flat and straight and your neck and shoulders 38 00:03:57,680 --> 00:04:03,400 Speaker 2: are relaxed. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. 39 00:04:04,600 --> 00:04:08,680 Speaker 2: Find the areas of your body that are tense as 40 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:13,280 Speaker 2: you exhale slowly, release the stress in the muscles in 41 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:17,960 Speaker 2: the tense areas of your body. With each breath you take, 42 00:04:18,960 --> 00:04:27,800 Speaker 2: focus on relaxing different areas. Breathe in and out, contract 43 00:04:28,440 --> 00:04:33,599 Speaker 2: and relax your muscles until your joints soften and your 44 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:40,120 Speaker 2: body is free of tension. With your next breath, focus 45 00:04:40,200 --> 00:04:42,960 Speaker 2: on lifting your stress from the day to the Lord 46 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:48,920 Speaker 2: and releasing your anxious thoughts into his hands. Enjoy the 47 00:04:48,960 --> 00:04:53,040 Speaker 2: freedom you have in his presence. Know you are free 48 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:58,040 Speaker 2: from your worries and anxiety, free from your sin and shame, 49 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:02,440 Speaker 2: and free from the it demands and difficulties of the day. 50 00:05:04,040 --> 00:05:07,640 Speaker 2: The Bible tells us contentment comes from trusting the Lord 51 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:13,880 Speaker 2: and putting our hope in him. Tonight, rest quietly in 52 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:17,599 Speaker 2: the presence of the Lord, trusting he will care for 53 00:05:17,720 --> 00:05:23,159 Speaker 2: you and do what is right. Psalm one hundred thirty 54 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:28,160 Speaker 2: one from the King James version says, Lord, my heart 55 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:32,800 Speaker 2: is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I 56 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:37,000 Speaker 2: exercise myself in great matters or in things too high 57 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:41,880 Speaker 2: for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as 58 00:05:41,920 --> 00:05:45,039 Speaker 2: a child that is weaned of his mother. My soul 59 00:05:45,240 --> 00:05:48,960 Speaker 2: is even as a weaned child, Let Israel hope in 60 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:55,880 Speaker 2: the Lord from henceforth and forever. True contentment cannot be 61 00:05:56,000 --> 00:06:00,719 Speaker 2: found in the things of this world. Materialism and success 62 00:06:01,360 --> 00:06:05,560 Speaker 2: will never fully satisfy you because they just leave you 63 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:11,520 Speaker 2: wanting more. But God's salvation and his word can satisfy 64 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:17,120 Speaker 2: your soul and fulfill your desires. The secret to contentment 65 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:21,640 Speaker 2: is trusting the Lord and letting his strength carry you 66 00:06:21,760 --> 00:06:26,840 Speaker 2: through the day and sustain you through the night. Take 67 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:32,440 Speaker 2: a deep breath, humble yourself before the Lord. Lift your 68 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:38,640 Speaker 2: spirit to exalt the One True God. Exhale slowly, and 69 00:06:38,839 --> 00:06:43,840 Speaker 2: surrender control to the Lord. Allow his hands to lead 70 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:49,560 Speaker 2: you to his hope, joy, and peace. Rest in his sovereignty, 71 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:56,200 Speaker 2: trusting he is in complete control of your surroundings. Think 72 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:59,600 Speaker 2: of a time where you put your trust in your intelligence, 73 00:06:59,640 --> 00:07:04,720 Speaker 2: and think of a time where you felt spiritually superior 74 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:10,480 Speaker 2: to others. Confess any pride in your heart. Confess any 75 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:15,200 Speaker 2: hurtful words you spoke to others in your arrogance. Ask 76 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:19,240 Speaker 2: for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask for the Lord to help 77 00:07:19,280 --> 00:07:24,160 Speaker 2: you put your trust in him. Take a deep, cleansing breath. 78 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:30,520 Speaker 2: Allow his forgiveness to wash away your shame. Exhale slowly, 79 00:07:31,440 --> 00:07:35,600 Speaker 2: and surrender to the Lord. Know the Lord will never 80 00:07:35,760 --> 00:07:41,840 Speaker 2: disappoint you. In him, you will find contentment and satisfaction. 81 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:47,840 Speaker 2: Rejoice in the hope of the Lord. Rejoice in his 82 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:52,640 Speaker 2: strength and sovereignty. Thank Him for being in control of 83 00:07:52,680 --> 00:07:57,160 Speaker 2: your life and our world. Thank Him for his provision 84 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:01,400 Speaker 2: in your life. Thank Him for an nae. Sing your prayers. 85 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:06,280 Speaker 2: Think of a person who tries to find contentment in 86 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:10,320 Speaker 2: the things of this world. Pray God will turn their 87 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:14,240 Speaker 2: heart toward him and help them find satisfaction in his 88 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:19,480 Speaker 2: presence and in his provision. Pray they will find rest 89 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:24,600 Speaker 2: in a world that never sleeps. Lay your requests before 90 00:08:24,680 --> 00:08:29,840 Speaker 2: the Lord. Approach him with confidence, knowing he hears you 91 00:08:30,560 --> 00:08:35,520 Speaker 2: and he cares about your needs and desires. Pray God 92 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:39,000 Speaker 2: will restore the hope of his people in your community. 93 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:43,400 Speaker 2: Pray he will remind them the joy of his salvation 94 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:49,240 Speaker 2: and the power of his strength during difficult times. Pray 95 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:52,400 Speaker 2: God will help you learn what it means to be content. 96 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:57,920 Speaker 2: Pray you will find satisfaction in His provision and rest 97 00:08:58,120 --> 00:09:03,679 Speaker 2: in His salvation. Pray God's presence will calm you quiet 98 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:08,120 Speaker 2: in your thoughts and soothing your soul. Pray you will 99 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:13,760 Speaker 2: find rest in his peace. To night, breathe in and 100 00:09:14,040 --> 00:09:20,160 Speaker 2: out slowly, relax in his presence. Know you are safe 101 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:24,720 Speaker 2: and secure in his hands. As you lay down to sleep, 102 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:30,680 Speaker 2: allow his peace to refresh your mind, body, and soul.