1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:15,319 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm Blessed is he 3 00:00:15,400 --> 00:00:20,319 Speaker 1: who considers the poor. The Lord will deliver him in 4 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:27,600 Speaker 1: the days of evil Psalms forty one, Verse one. Father, 5 00:00:27,840 --> 00:00:33,080 Speaker 1: you are a god of compassion and charity. You look 6 00:00:33,159 --> 00:00:38,400 Speaker 1: upon the poor and needy. You consider the broken and barren, 7 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:45,680 Speaker 1: and extend dim mercy. Grant me that same heart, a 8 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:49,880 Speaker 1: heart of tenderness and compassion for those in need. Keep 9 00:00:49,960 --> 00:00:55,360 Speaker 1: me away from corruption and greed. I want to follow 10 00:00:55,400 --> 00:01:01,160 Speaker 1: you with integrity. I want to worship you righteously. Forgive 11 00:01:01,240 --> 00:01:07,560 Speaker 1: me for my sins, and relieve me from the heaveness 12 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:13,160 Speaker 1: of iniquity. I know you delight in me because you 13 00:01:13,319 --> 00:01:21,319 Speaker 1: have freed me from the enemy. Please uphold me, Bless me, 14 00:01:22,319 --> 00:01:26,479 Speaker 1: and set me in your presence forever. Uphold me as 15 00:01:26,520 --> 00:01:33,880 Speaker 1: I sleep. When I rise, feel me afresh with your spirit. 16 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:46,560 Speaker 1: In Jesus' name, I trust and pray. Amen, Thank you 17 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:52,000 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you 18 00:01:52,520 --> 00:01:57,440 Speaker 1: to unwine your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. 19 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:02,040 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of 20 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:11,800 Speaker 1: Psalms guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:24,960 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:31,440 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:38,440 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:41,280 --> 00:02:46,320 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:46,919 --> 00:02:51,200 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm forty one before we 26 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:55,280 Speaker 2: listen to God's word. Let's take some time to relax 27 00:02:55,320 --> 00:03:00,760 Speaker 2: our body and calm our mind. First, get in a 28 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:04,520 Speaker 2: comfortable position that opens up your chest for optimal breathing. 29 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:08,880 Speaker 2: Lie on your back with your head elevated using a pillow, 30 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:14,000 Speaker 2: and your knees bent for joint support. Place a pillow 31 00:03:14,120 --> 00:03:19,480 Speaker 2: under your knees. Take a deep breath, relax your neck 32 00:03:19,600 --> 00:03:25,600 Speaker 2: and shoulders, rest your arms gently by your side. Exhale 33 00:03:25,639 --> 00:03:31,160 Speaker 2: slowly and release any stress and tension in your muscles. 34 00:03:32,200 --> 00:03:37,240 Speaker 2: Clear your mind and focus your thoughts on God. Remember 35 00:03:37,280 --> 00:03:42,440 Speaker 2: who he is, your creator that fully knows you, your 36 00:03:42,480 --> 00:03:46,560 Speaker 2: savior that fully loves you, and your healer that can 37 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:51,560 Speaker 2: fully restore you. Allow him to carry your burdens so 38 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:55,320 Speaker 2: that you may find rest for your mind, body, and soul. 39 00:03:56,680 --> 00:04:02,040 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath and completely surrender to him. In 40 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:08,160 Speaker 2: this sweet surrender, allow yourself to relax, open your mind 41 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:11,920 Speaker 2: at heart to hear his voice. Ask for him to 42 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:15,880 Speaker 2: speak to you through his word. Know he is faithful 43 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:19,479 Speaker 2: to all who seek his wisdom, to all who seek 44 00:04:19,560 --> 00:04:23,800 Speaker 2: his face. Ask for his peace as you lay down 45 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:28,680 Speaker 2: to rest tonight. The Bible assures us we will never 46 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:32,960 Speaker 2: have to face difficulties alone, so we can rest assured 47 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:38,040 Speaker 2: that God is always by our side, comforting us and 48 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:43,000 Speaker 2: protecting us through the long nights. Psalm forty one from 49 00:04:43,040 --> 00:04:47,440 Speaker 2: the King James's version says, Blessed is he that considereth 50 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:51,120 Speaker 2: the poor. The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 51 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:55,240 Speaker 2: The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, and 52 00:04:55,360 --> 00:04:58,520 Speaker 2: he shall be blessed upon the earth. And thou wilt 53 00:04:58,600 --> 00:05:02,120 Speaker 2: not deliver him unto the w of his enemies. The 54 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:06,200 Speaker 2: Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing. Thou 55 00:05:06,279 --> 00:05:10,520 Speaker 2: wilt make all his bed in his sickness, I said, Lord, 56 00:05:10,839 --> 00:05:14,400 Speaker 2: be merciful unto me. Heal my soul, for I have 57 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:19,520 Speaker 2: sinned against thee Mine enemies speak evil of me. When 58 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:23,120 Speaker 2: shall he die and his name perish? And if he 59 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:27,280 Speaker 2: come to see me, he speaketh vanity. His heart gathereth 60 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:31,640 Speaker 2: iniquity to itself. When he goeth abroad, he telleth it 61 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:36,560 Speaker 2: all that hate me, whisper together against me? Against me? 62 00:05:36,680 --> 00:05:40,520 Speaker 2: Do they devise my hurt an evil disease? Say they 63 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:44,880 Speaker 2: cleaveth fast unto him? And now that he lieth, he 64 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:49,240 Speaker 2: shall rise up no more. Yea mine own familiar friend 65 00:05:49,320 --> 00:05:52,440 Speaker 2: in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, 66 00:05:52,760 --> 00:05:57,680 Speaker 2: hath lifted up his heel against me. But thou, o, Lord, 67 00:05:58,040 --> 00:06:01,400 Speaker 2: be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I 68 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:06,200 Speaker 2: may requite them. By this, I know that thou favorest me, 69 00:06:06,839 --> 00:06:10,840 Speaker 2: because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. And as 70 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:15,800 Speaker 2: for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest 71 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:20,040 Speaker 2: me before thy face. Forever blessed be the Lord God 72 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:26,400 Speaker 2: of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting, Amen and Amen. 73 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:32,120 Speaker 2: God's word reminds us he never leaves us, he never 74 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:37,039 Speaker 2: abandons us. He is always with us. He walks with 75 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:41,000 Speaker 2: us in our greatest trials, and he gives us strength 76 00:06:41,040 --> 00:06:46,400 Speaker 2: in our weakest moments. When all seems lost, he reminds 77 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:50,720 Speaker 2: us nothing is ever lost with him. In his power. 78 00:06:51,279 --> 00:06:55,720 Speaker 2: He can heal us in his peace. He can comfort us. 79 00:06:56,800 --> 00:07:00,880 Speaker 2: In his strength, we can rest securely and safely through 80 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:08,160 Speaker 2: the night. Breathe in and out, close your eyes and 81 00:07:08,279 --> 00:07:13,400 Speaker 2: imagine being surrounded by his protection. Nothing and no one 82 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:17,800 Speaker 2: can harm you. His protection preserves you and sustains you 83 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:22,160 Speaker 2: through the day. His healing touch can restore your body 84 00:07:22,680 --> 00:07:26,520 Speaker 2: and renew your spirit in the night. Take a deep 85 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:32,400 Speaker 2: breath and imagine being filled with his comfort. As you exhale, 86 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:37,560 Speaker 2: feel his comfort spread throughout your body, easing your mind 87 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:43,040 Speaker 2: and relaxing your fingers and toes. As his comfort spreads 88 00:07:43,080 --> 00:07:47,240 Speaker 2: throughout your body, feel the tension in your muscles, relax 89 00:07:48,040 --> 00:07:52,960 Speaker 2: and feel your joints soften at his touch. Open your 90 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:58,120 Speaker 2: eyes and know God's presence fills your room. He will 91 00:07:58,160 --> 00:08:01,800 Speaker 2: watch over you through the night, guarding your mind and 92 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:06,720 Speaker 2: heart against fear and worry. No victory is yours as 93 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:11,760 Speaker 2: long as you remain in Him. Breathe in and out 94 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:18,680 Speaker 2: with your next exhale. Release any doubts about God's goodness 95 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:21,760 Speaker 2: and any doubts about His good plans for your life. 96 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:26,680 Speaker 2: Be still before Him and know you are set in 97 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:31,760 Speaker 2: His presence forever and ever. Think of a time when 98 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:37,280 Speaker 2: someone you trusted betrayed you. Confess any unforgiveness and bitterness 99 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:41,560 Speaker 2: in your heart. Ask God to help you forgive as 100 00:08:41,559 --> 00:08:46,160 Speaker 2: He forgives, Allow his grace and love to wash over you. 101 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:51,320 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any shame you are holding on 102 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:57,559 Speaker 2: to Breathe in and out. Think of a time when 103 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:01,680 Speaker 2: you experienced God's healing. Praise Him for the miracles he 104 00:09:01,760 --> 00:09:05,280 Speaker 2: has done in your life. Praise him for the miracles 105 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:09,120 Speaker 2: he will do in your future. Thank Him for protecting 106 00:09:09,160 --> 00:09:14,440 Speaker 2: you and sustaining you through difficult times. Think of someone 107 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:18,400 Speaker 2: who needs to experience God's healing for themselves or for 108 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:22,160 Speaker 2: a loved one. Pray for God's hands to rest on 109 00:09:22,280 --> 00:09:25,520 Speaker 2: them and restore the parts of the mind and body 110 00:09:25,559 --> 00:09:30,679 Speaker 2: that are broken. Cry out to the Lord, lift up 111 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:35,200 Speaker 2: your requests to him. Be patient and wait expectantly on 112 00:09:35,240 --> 00:09:38,720 Speaker 2: the Lord to answer. You know he is your helper 113 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:43,800 Speaker 2: and deliverer. Pray for an eternal perspective of this world 114 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:47,520 Speaker 2: and life. Pray you will find hope in the eternity 115 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:51,640 Speaker 2: He has set in your heart. Pray what is important 116 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:56,240 Speaker 2: to God will be important to you. Pray God will 117 00:09:56,280 --> 00:09:58,960 Speaker 2: help you love and care for others the way He 118 00:09:59,040 --> 00:10:03,280 Speaker 2: loves and cares for you. Pray for healing over your 119 00:10:03,320 --> 00:10:07,760 Speaker 2: mind and body. Pray God will restore your body and 120 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:14,880 Speaker 2: renew your mind. Tonight, take a deep breath inhale and exhale. 121 00:10:14,920 --> 00:10:21,839 Speaker 2: Slowly release any stress lingering from today. Find comfort and 122 00:10:21,920 --> 00:10:26,200 Speaker 2: peace in God's presence. Know he will watch over you 123 00:10:26,360 --> 00:10:31,480 Speaker 2: through the night. As your body relaxes and your mind settles, 124 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:36,240 Speaker 2: Allow God to refresh your soul and bring you peace 125 00:10:36,400 --> 00:10:38,080 Speaker 2: to help you rest through the night.