1 00:00:03,080 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:15,800 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Serve the Lord 3 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:23,040 Speaker 1: with gladness, Come before his presence with singing Psalm one hundred, 4 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:30,840 Speaker 1: verse two. Dear Lord, as I enter your gates with 5 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:39,080 Speaker 1: thanksgiving and your courts with praise, I seek your divine rest. 6 00:00:40,600 --> 00:00:44,840 Speaker 1: Your word says that we can do all things through You, 7 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:52,960 Speaker 1: who strengthens us. But right now my strength is failing me, 8 00:00:54,440 --> 00:00:59,640 Speaker 1: and my soul yearns for rest. Lord. I thank you 9 00:01:00,280 --> 00:01:05,240 Speaker 1: for all the blessings you've given me, and I bless you. 10 00:01:06,280 --> 00:01:11,240 Speaker 1: I bless your name. I know you are a faithful 11 00:01:11,319 --> 00:01:16,520 Speaker 1: God who never sleeps nor slumbers, and I trust your 12 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:23,720 Speaker 1: unfailing love. But please grant me the rest that my 13 00:01:23,920 --> 00:01:29,680 Speaker 1: body and soul need. May the peace of your presence 14 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:33,720 Speaker 1: surround me, and may your love and mercy feel me 15 00:01:33,880 --> 00:01:46,840 Speaker 1: to overflowing. In Jesus' name, I pray Amen, Thank you 16 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:52,160 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting 17 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:57,880 Speaker 1: you to unwine your mind and spirit with Tonight's Sleep song. 18 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:03,440 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 19 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:12,280 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under yours watchful eyes. 20 00:02:22,320 --> 00:02:26,680 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 21 00:02:26,760 --> 00:02:33,320 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 22 00:02:33,760 --> 00:02:40,160 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:48,160 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleepsalm I pray dot com. 24 00:02:48,280 --> 00:02:52,440 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred. Begin by 25 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:55,800 Speaker 2: getting in a comfortable position on the floor or on 26 00:02:55,880 --> 00:02:59,200 Speaker 2: a bed to allow oxygen to flow freely throughout your 27 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:04,400 Speaker 2: body to restore your muscles and joints. Lie down flat 28 00:03:04,480 --> 00:03:07,480 Speaker 2: on your back with your knees bent and your feet 29 00:03:07,560 --> 00:03:10,960 Speaker 2: flat on the floor or on the bed. Use a 30 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:15,840 Speaker 2: pillow to elevate your head and support your neck. Relax 31 00:03:15,919 --> 00:03:20,960 Speaker 2: your shoulders. Rest your hands gently by your side with 32 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:27,799 Speaker 2: the palms facing down. Take a deep, cleansing breath. Exhale 33 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:32,760 Speaker 2: slowly and release any stress and tension in your body. 34 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:39,040 Speaker 2: Try to control your breathing to relax your mind. Take 35 00:03:39,080 --> 00:03:43,680 Speaker 2: a deep breath through your nose. Feel the clean, calm 36 00:03:43,840 --> 00:03:47,920 Speaker 2: air flow through your lungs down into the depths of 37 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:53,880 Speaker 2: your belly. Watch your belly expand. When your belly is 38 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:57,920 Speaker 2: full of air, hold your breath for a few seconds. 39 00:03:59,040 --> 00:04:04,760 Speaker 2: Purse your lips and slowly exhale, allowing the air to 40 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:10,800 Speaker 2: cleanse your body and calm your mind. Focus your thoughts 41 00:04:10,880 --> 00:04:17,599 Speaker 2: on God, Meditate on his goodness, on his faithfulness. Be 42 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:21,000 Speaker 2: still and know that He is the Lord, our God. 43 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:26,960 Speaker 2: Inhale slowly through your nose and allow this truth to 44 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:30,960 Speaker 2: be sucked in through your lungs and flow deep into 45 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:36,760 Speaker 2: your belly. As you exhale and your belly contracts, allow 46 00:04:36,839 --> 00:04:41,839 Speaker 2: this truth to flow through you, rejuvenating your body and 47 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:47,960 Speaker 2: refreshing your soul. As you relax, invite the presence of 48 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:52,640 Speaker 2: God into your quiet space. Open your heart to him, 49 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:56,479 Speaker 2: and allow his truth to comfort you and bring you 50 00:04:56,600 --> 00:05:01,920 Speaker 2: joy and peace. To Night's psalm invites us to joyfully 51 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:05,440 Speaker 2: enter the presence of God and find rest in His 52 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:10,560 Speaker 2: truth that transcends time. Psal one hundred from the King 53 00:05:10,640 --> 00:05:15,480 Speaker 2: James version says, make a joyful noise unto the Lord. 54 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:20,520 Speaker 2: All ye lands, serve the Lord with gladness, Come before 55 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:24,520 Speaker 2: his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he 56 00:05:24,760 --> 00:05:28,760 Speaker 2: is God. It is he that hath made us, and 57 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:33,000 Speaker 2: not we ourselves. We are His people and the sheep 58 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:38,159 Speaker 2: of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and 59 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:42,719 Speaker 2: into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and 60 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:47,520 Speaker 2: bless his name. For the Lord is good, his mercy 61 00:05:47,720 --> 00:05:55,000 Speaker 2: is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. Meditating 62 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:58,159 Speaker 2: on who God is can fill our hearts with joy 63 00:05:58,279 --> 00:06:01,640 Speaker 2: and peace and comfort us as we prepare for sleep. 64 00:06:02,839 --> 00:06:06,400 Speaker 2: God's word reminds us the Lord of all earth is 65 00:06:06,480 --> 00:06:11,200 Speaker 2: our creator and shepherd. Rejoice and be glad in knowing 66 00:06:11,279 --> 00:06:14,839 Speaker 2: the Lord of all creation is the one who promises 67 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:18,560 Speaker 2: to care for us and comfort us every day and 68 00:06:18,720 --> 00:06:24,880 Speaker 2: every night. Breathe in and out slowly, Bask in the 69 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:29,320 Speaker 2: presence of our creator. Take delight in the wonderful work 70 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:33,240 Speaker 2: of his hands. Know the same hands that formed you 71 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:37,640 Speaker 2: are the same hands that will protect you and preserve 72 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:43,520 Speaker 2: you through the night. Close your eyes and imagine walking 73 00:06:43,600 --> 00:06:47,920 Speaker 2: through lush, green pastures in the countryside where a babbling 74 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:52,920 Speaker 2: brook runs through its center. See the sheep graze peacefully 75 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:56,000 Speaker 2: as their shepherd leads them with his rod and staff. 76 00:06:57,279 --> 00:07:03,440 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, surer to your shepherd. Exhale slowly, 77 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:07,800 Speaker 2: and allow his hands to lead you to still, quiet 78 00:07:07,839 --> 00:07:12,720 Speaker 2: waters where your thirst can be quenched, and lush green 79 00:07:12,880 --> 00:07:18,560 Speaker 2: pastures where your appetite can be satisfied. Rejoice in the 80 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:23,920 Speaker 2: satisfaction that comes only from the Lord. Find peace in 81 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:28,120 Speaker 2: his presence. Think of the ways you have doubted the 82 00:07:28,200 --> 00:07:32,960 Speaker 2: faithfulness of God and the truth of his word. Lift 83 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:37,600 Speaker 2: any doubts you have of God's goodness, Lift any doubts 84 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:41,800 Speaker 2: concerning the truth of His word. Ask for Him to 85 00:07:41,920 --> 00:07:46,120 Speaker 2: help your unbelief and help you find your faith once again. 86 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:52,440 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Know God is not troubled by 87 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:58,240 Speaker 2: your doubts. Exhale slowly and let go of any guilt 88 00:07:58,360 --> 00:08:02,920 Speaker 2: your feeling. To night, allow the Lord's presence to shed 89 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:08,080 Speaker 2: light on his truth. Come before the Lord with thanksgiving 90 00:08:08,160 --> 00:08:13,040 Speaker 2: and praise. Thank him for his provision to day, Thank 91 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:17,240 Speaker 2: him for his protection. To night, Thank him for his 92 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:21,800 Speaker 2: love that sustains you and his faithfulness that restores you 93 00:08:22,080 --> 00:08:26,720 Speaker 2: all the days of your life. Think of a person 94 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:31,000 Speaker 2: who is struggling with doubts about who God is. Pray 95 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:34,920 Speaker 2: he will reveal his truth to them. Pray he will 96 00:08:34,960 --> 00:08:41,280 Speaker 2: restore their faith and renew their spirit. Lift your requests 97 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:45,560 Speaker 2: to the Lord. Know he is your shepherd and he 98 00:08:45,720 --> 00:08:50,840 Speaker 2: cares for you. Deeply. Ask for his provision and protection 99 00:08:51,080 --> 00:08:55,520 Speaker 2: in your life. Know He will be faithful and He 100 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:57,960 Speaker 2: will give you what you need to make it through 101 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:03,760 Speaker 2: the day and to rest peacefully at night. Pray for 102 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:06,440 Speaker 2: God to show you how to share your faith with 103 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:11,040 Speaker 2: the next generation. Pray for opportunities to talk to young 104 00:09:11,120 --> 00:09:17,319 Speaker 2: children and adults about His everlasting love and truth. Pray 105 00:09:17,480 --> 00:09:21,560 Speaker 2: for God to fill your heart with gratitude. Pray he 106 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:25,640 Speaker 2: will help you focus on His goodness and his faithfulness 107 00:09:25,679 --> 00:09:30,000 Speaker 2: when life is hard. Pray for God to keep watch 108 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:33,800 Speaker 2: over you as you sleep. Pray you will feel safe 109 00:09:33,880 --> 00:09:40,240 Speaker 2: and secure in his hands. Take a deep breath, Exhale 110 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:45,319 Speaker 2: slowly and release any tension that is still lingering from today. 111 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:51,880 Speaker 2: Relax your neck and shoulders, stretch out your legs, and 112 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:56,400 Speaker 2: soften your toes. Allow the presence of the Lord to 113 00:09:56,520 --> 00:10:00,360 Speaker 2: lead you to his green pastures where you can ressed 114 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:01,840 Speaker 2: peacefully through the night.