1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwind your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:14,920 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm from the end 3 00:00:15,040 --> 00:00:18,319 Speaker 1: of the Earth. I will call to you when my 4 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:23,840 Speaker 1: heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is 5 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:34,479 Speaker 1: higher than I Psalm sixty one, verse two. Hear my cry, 6 00:00:34,720 --> 00:00:41,720 Speaker 1: Oh God, listen to my prayer. I am crying out 7 00:00:42,120 --> 00:00:48,880 Speaker 1: to you, seeking your mercy and grace. I am weary 8 00:00:50,600 --> 00:00:59,200 Speaker 1: and weak, feeling the world's weight on my shoulders. My 9 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:05,120 Speaker 1: heart is faint and my mind is clouded. But I 10 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:11,640 Speaker 1: know that you are the rock higher than me, and 11 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:17,120 Speaker 1: I look to you for strength and guidance. Lord, you 12 00:01:17,319 --> 00:01:22,479 Speaker 1: have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. 13 00:01:23,240 --> 00:01:26,400 Speaker 1: You have protected me in the past, and I trust 14 00:01:26,440 --> 00:01:35,560 Speaker 1: you will continue to watch over me tonight. Help me 15 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:40,640 Speaker 1: let go of my worries and fears and rest in 16 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:48,400 Speaker 1: knowing that you are always with me. May your peace 17 00:01:48,800 --> 00:01:57,880 Speaker 1: fill my heart and your love surround me as I sleep. 18 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:09,120 Speaker 1: Thank you God for your constant presence in my life. 19 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:17,440 Speaker 1: As I closed my eyes tonight, I know I am 20 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:35,760 Speaker 1: safe in your hands in Jesus' name, and thank you 21 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:41,160 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes inviting you 22 00:02:41,720 --> 00:02:46,680 Speaker 1: to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's sleep song. 23 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:52,120 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 24 00:02:53,000 --> 00:03:00,679 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 25 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:14,160 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 26 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:20,760 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Palms Podcast. If this episode blessed you, 27 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:27,639 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 28 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:35,400 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 29 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:40,240 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm sixty one in a 30 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:45,960 Speaker 2: quiet space. Get in a comfortable position, lie down flat 31 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:49,240 Speaker 2: on your back or sit straight up in a chair. 32 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:55,680 Speaker 2: Maintain good posture to open your chest and heart. Close 33 00:03:55,720 --> 00:04:01,200 Speaker 2: your eyes and take a deep breath on relaxing your 34 00:04:01,280 --> 00:04:06,680 Speaker 2: mind and body to meditate on God's word. Exhale slowly 35 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:12,880 Speaker 2: and release any stress and anxiety from today. Take another 36 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:18,120 Speaker 2: deep breath. As you breathe in focus on tensing the 37 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:23,120 Speaker 2: muscles throughout your body. Hold your breath for a few seconds, 38 00:04:23,960 --> 00:04:28,799 Speaker 2: then exhale slowly and relax your muscles from your head 39 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:34,720 Speaker 2: to your toes. With the next inhale, focus on contracting 40 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:38,440 Speaker 2: the muscles of your body that are still tense. As 41 00:04:38,440 --> 00:04:43,440 Speaker 2: you exhale, release any tension in your muscles, and soften 42 00:04:43,520 --> 00:04:48,159 Speaker 2: your joints. Feel your heart slow down as you take 43 00:04:48,320 --> 00:04:56,800 Speaker 2: longer and deeper breaths. Breathe in and out. Slowly. Invite 44 00:04:56,839 --> 00:05:01,240 Speaker 2: God's presence as you prepare to receive his word. Ask 45 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:04,320 Speaker 2: him to open your mind and soften your heart to 46 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:08,960 Speaker 2: hear his truth. No, God is with you wherever you go. 47 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:13,479 Speaker 2: He will never leave your side. He is there when 48 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:18,400 Speaker 2: you call upon him for help. Wherever we are, God 49 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:22,680 Speaker 2: is there to protect us, to help us, and to 50 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:25,800 Speaker 2: guide us to a safe place in which we can 51 00:05:25,839 --> 00:05:31,800 Speaker 2: find rest. Tonight, let's put our confidence in Him and 52 00:05:31,920 --> 00:05:35,839 Speaker 2: allow his presence to fill our minds and hearts with 53 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:40,720 Speaker 2: peace and hope. Psalm sixty one from the King James's 54 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:45,520 Speaker 2: version says, hear my cry, O, God, attend unto my 55 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:49,080 Speaker 2: prayer from the end of the earth. Will I cry 56 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:53,320 Speaker 2: unto THEE when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to 57 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:56,640 Speaker 2: the rock that is higher than I For thou hast 58 00:05:56,720 --> 00:05:59,800 Speaker 2: been a shelter for me and a strong tower from 59 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:04,880 Speaker 2: thee enemy. I will abide in Thy tabernacle forever. I 60 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:10,080 Speaker 2: will trust in the covert of thy wings. Sellah for Thou, o, God, 61 00:06:10,160 --> 00:06:13,640 Speaker 2: hast heard my vows. Thou hast given me the heritage 62 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:17,120 Speaker 2: of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the 63 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:21,800 Speaker 2: King's life and his years as many generations. He shall 64 00:06:21,839 --> 00:06:26,960 Speaker 2: abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth which 65 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:30,800 Speaker 2: may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto Thy 66 00:06:30,880 --> 00:06:35,880 Speaker 2: name forever that I may daily perform my vows. The 67 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:39,560 Speaker 2: Bible reminds us God is our shelter in which we 68 00:06:39,600 --> 00:06:43,280 Speaker 2: can dwell safely and securely, and he is our strong 69 00:06:43,400 --> 00:06:46,679 Speaker 2: tower in which we can find protection from the enemy. 70 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:51,200 Speaker 2: Like a bird's wings. He will cover us and keep 71 00:06:51,279 --> 00:06:56,880 Speaker 2: us warm and safe throughout the night. Breathe in and 72 00:06:57,120 --> 00:07:02,159 Speaker 2: out slowly, feel his mirday, see and love wash over you. 73 00:07:03,279 --> 00:07:08,200 Speaker 2: Allow His truth to comfort you and preserve you. Take 74 00:07:08,279 --> 00:07:13,640 Speaker 2: a deep breath as you inhale, think about His promises, 75 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:19,400 Speaker 2: filling your heart with joy and delight. Exhale slowly and 76 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:24,200 Speaker 2: release any fears and doubts you have. May His word 77 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:28,160 Speaker 2: be your rock, a secure place you can run to 78 00:07:28,560 --> 00:07:34,840 Speaker 2: and find rest. Take a deep breath as your chest expands, 79 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:41,000 Speaker 2: Allow praise to fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and rejoice 80 00:07:41,040 --> 00:07:46,000 Speaker 2: in his name with your next inhale, Feel your mind 81 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:49,480 Speaker 2: and heart rise above the noise that threatens to destroy 82 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:55,160 Speaker 2: your peace. Hold your breath for a few seconds. Breathe 83 00:07:55,280 --> 00:08:00,320 Speaker 2: out slowly and release any stress in your muscles and 84 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:06,080 Speaker 2: anxious thoughts in your mind. Confess any sin in your life. 85 00:08:06,960 --> 00:08:10,679 Speaker 2: Lift your doubts to the Lord. Think of a time 86 00:08:10,840 --> 00:08:15,920 Speaker 2: when you blamed God for your circumstances. Ask for his forgiveness, 87 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:19,480 Speaker 2: and ask for Him to cultivate a heart of worship 88 00:08:19,560 --> 00:08:22,640 Speaker 2: within you so that you will praise His name no 89 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:28,560 Speaker 2: matter what. Take a deep breath, allow God's mercy and 90 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:33,480 Speaker 2: love to wash over you. Exhale and release any guilt 91 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:38,240 Speaker 2: and shame you are experiencing. Know He will always love you, 92 00:08:38,880 --> 00:08:43,600 Speaker 2: and he is always faithful. Praise God for his love 93 00:08:43,720 --> 00:08:48,920 Speaker 2: and faithfulness. Praise Him for his salvation. Thank him for 94 00:08:48,960 --> 00:08:52,920 Speaker 2: the prayers he has answered. Thank him for the inheritance 95 00:08:52,960 --> 00:08:56,840 Speaker 2: that you will receive one day from him. Think of 96 00:08:56,920 --> 00:09:01,600 Speaker 2: someone who needs to feel safe and secure. Tone pray 97 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:04,840 Speaker 2: God will take them under his wings to protect them 98 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:10,200 Speaker 2: and give them rest throughout the night. Cry out to 99 00:09:10,280 --> 00:09:15,280 Speaker 2: the Lord. Cast your worries and anxieties on him. Know 100 00:09:15,559 --> 00:09:19,200 Speaker 2: he will listen. To you and answer in his timing. 101 00:09:20,600 --> 00:09:23,679 Speaker 2: Pray God will give you the strength to face trials 102 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:27,840 Speaker 2: and tribulations. Pray you will find rest in Him during 103 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:32,800 Speaker 2: difficult times. Pray God will preserve you and keep you 104 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:37,760 Speaker 2: healthy for many years. Pray His word will nourish your mind, 105 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:43,000 Speaker 2: body and soul. Pray God will protect you and your family. 106 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,719 Speaker 2: Pray you will keep you safe and secure through the 107 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:52,560 Speaker 2: night so that you may rest peacefully. Take a deep breath. 108 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:58,560 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering 109 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:03,640 Speaker 2: in your body. Close your eyes and relax your neck 110 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:11,400 Speaker 2: and shoulders. Breathe in and out slowly with each exhale. 111 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,400 Speaker 2: Soften your body from your head to your fingers and toes. 112 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:20,920 Speaker 2: As your body relaxes, allow the power of God's presence 113 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:24,440 Speaker 2: to comfort you and bring you peace to help you 114 00:10:24,600 --> 00:10:25,640 Speaker 2: sleep through the night.