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 --> 00:00:15,560 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with to night's sleep Psalm Praise Yah Wah, 3 00:00:16,400 --> 00:00:19,840 Speaker 1: sing to the Lord a new song his praise in 4 00:00:19,880 --> 00:00:24,799 Speaker 1: the Assembly of the Saint's Psalm one forty nine, Verse one. 5 00:00:26,079 --> 00:00:30,800 Speaker 1: My beloved Father God, as I lay my head to rest, 6 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:35,239 Speaker 1: my soul cries out to you the Great. I am 7 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:40,559 Speaker 1: the one who reigns forever. I come before you not 8 00:00:41,000 --> 00:00:44,840 Speaker 1: as a mighty king, but as a humble servant, grateful 9 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:51,120 Speaker 1: for your unending grace and mercy. Lord, I ask that 10 00:00:51,360 --> 00:00:57,200 Speaker 1: you bless me with the spirit of humility. I pray 11 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:04,200 Speaker 1: that your presence and spirits surround me, filling my heart 12 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:11,760 Speaker 1: with gratitude instead of entitlement. Father, I thank you for 13 00:01:11,880 --> 00:01:15,640 Speaker 1: the Lord Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross for 14 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:22,600 Speaker 1: my sins as the ultimate sacrifice. By his precious blood. 15 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:33,680 Speaker 1: I have been redeemed, I have been saved, and I 16 00:01:33,720 --> 00:01:38,399 Speaker 1: am free. I pray that my soul will not forget 17 00:01:38,440 --> 00:01:41,880 Speaker 1: the goodness of your salvation and the power of the 18 00:01:41,959 --> 00:01:46,840 Speaker 1: love you have shown to me. And now, in your 19 00:01:46,920 --> 00:01:54,080 Speaker 1: great mercy and love, I ask that you watch over 20 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:59,200 Speaker 1: me as I rest, keep me nestled in your presence, 21 00:02:01,320 --> 00:02:06,440 Speaker 1: unfolded by your grace, that I may wake up renewed, refreshed, 22 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:20,000 Speaker 1: and empowered to stand steadfast in your will in Jesus' name. Amen, 23 00:02:27,720 --> 00:02:32,880 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind 24 00:02:33,200 --> 00:02:38,640 Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare your heart for 25 00:02:38,760 --> 00:02:44,320 Speaker 1: this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into 26 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:59,919 Speaker 1: a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for 27 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:05,080 Speaker 1: joining me, Bishop teen Jakes, for tonight's episode of the 28 00:03:05,160 --> 00:03:12,119 Speaker 1: Sleepsalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast 29 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:17,320 Speaker 1: so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 30 00:03:20,600 --> 00:03:25,560 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleepsong by pray dot Com. 31 00:03:26,200 --> 00:03:30,760 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and forty nine. 32 00:03:30,919 --> 00:03:35,240 Speaker 2: As you lay down to sleep, relax your neck and shoulders, 33 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:40,880 Speaker 2: rest your arms gently by your side, and bend your knees. 34 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:46,440 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath through your nose. Feel the air 35 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:50,680 Speaker 2: cleanse your lungs as it flows through them into your stomach. 36 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:57,160 Speaker 2: Hold your breath for a few seconds, purse your lips 37 00:03:57,240 --> 00:04:02,240 Speaker 2: and exhale slowly through your mouth, pulling your belly downward, 38 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:08,200 Speaker 2: allowing the air to flow freely throughout your body. Take 39 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:12,080 Speaker 2: a few more deep breaths in through your nose and 40 00:04:12,360 --> 00:04:17,640 Speaker 2: exhale through your mouth. Concentrate on slowing your heart rate 41 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:22,920 Speaker 2: down with your next breath. Feel how fast your heart 42 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:31,000 Speaker 2: is pumping. Breathe in and out slowly. Notice with each 43 00:04:31,080 --> 00:04:37,159 Speaker 2: breath your heart rate slows down. Relaxing your body, settling 44 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:42,839 Speaker 2: your mind and preparing you for rest. Clear your mind 45 00:04:42,880 --> 00:04:48,680 Speaker 2: of any distractions. Focus your thoughts on God's word. Ask 46 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:52,400 Speaker 2: the Lord to speak to you through to Night's Psalm. 47 00:04:52,720 --> 00:04:56,400 Speaker 2: Although the world seems dark and the wicked seem to prosper, 48 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:01,600 Speaker 2: the Bible reminds us victory is ours the end because 49 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:06,640 Speaker 2: of our faith in the Lord. Tonight, let's lift our 50 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:12,760 Speaker 2: spirits and hearts and praise the King of Kings Psng 51 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:16,320 Speaker 2: one hundred forty nine from the King James's version says, 52 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:20,479 Speaker 2: praise ye the Lord, sing unto the Lord a new 53 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:24,640 Speaker 2: song and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let 54 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:28,120 Speaker 2: Israel rejoice in him that made him. Let the children 55 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:32,000 Speaker 2: of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise 56 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:35,520 Speaker 2: his name and the dance. Let them sing praises unto 57 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:39,080 Speaker 2: Him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord taketh 58 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:43,080 Speaker 2: pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation. 59 00:05:44,160 --> 00:05:47,840 Speaker 2: Let the saints be joyful and glory. Let them sing 60 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:51,839 Speaker 2: aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God 61 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:55,080 Speaker 2: be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in 62 00:05:55,160 --> 00:06:00,120 Speaker 2: their hand, to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punish 63 00:06:00,440 --> 00:06:04,240 Speaker 2: upon the people. To bind their kings with chains, and 64 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:08,279 Speaker 2: their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute upon them 65 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:13,120 Speaker 2: the judgment written this honor. Have all his saints praise 66 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:18,960 Speaker 2: ye the Lord. The Psalmist paints a beautiful picture of 67 00:06:19,040 --> 00:06:24,760 Speaker 2: God's people celebrating their victory, their triumph over evil. This 68 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:28,560 Speaker 2: picture also provides a glimpse into the ending of God's 69 00:06:28,600 --> 00:06:32,040 Speaker 2: love story, where his people are gathered in his city 70 00:06:32,279 --> 00:06:37,320 Speaker 2: praising him, worshiping their mighty King. As we meditate on 71 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:40,839 Speaker 2: the glory of the Lord and the glorious future he 72 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:45,440 Speaker 2: has in store for us, feel your hearts soften and 73 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:49,920 Speaker 2: your spirit lighten, helping you rest peacefully through the night. 74 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:56,480 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, lift your spirit and praise the Lord. 75 00:06:57,520 --> 00:07:02,719 Speaker 2: Lift your heart and rejoice in your creed. Exhale slowly 76 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:07,520 Speaker 2: and allow his praise and thanksgiving to fill your heart 77 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:10,880 Speaker 2: with his joy and renew your spirit with his peace. 78 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:15,760 Speaker 2: Praise Him in the morning when you wake up. Praise 79 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,960 Speaker 2: Him in the evening when you are preparing for sleep. 80 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:25,600 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and take delight in your King. Take 81 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:30,000 Speaker 2: a deep breath, Lift the word of God your double 82 00:07:30,080 --> 00:07:34,000 Speaker 2: edged sword, and strike down the enemy with God's grace, 83 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:41,440 Speaker 2: love and truth. Exhale slowly and celebrate the victory you 84 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:45,680 Speaker 2: have in the Lord. In his righteousness, he will crown 85 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:49,880 Speaker 2: you with his glory. In his glory, he will keep 86 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:56,400 Speaker 2: you warm and safe. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord. 87 00:07:57,560 --> 00:08:00,680 Speaker 2: Confess any fears that are keeping you from doing the 88 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:05,960 Speaker 2: good work of the Lord. Confess any doubts of God's sovereignty. 89 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:12,120 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Allow his righteousness to purify you 90 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:17,160 Speaker 2: from your sins. Allow his glory to extinguish your fears 91 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:23,000 Speaker 2: and doubts. Exhale and release any shame you are carrying 92 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:27,720 Speaker 2: with you tonight. Know he is Lord, and you are 93 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:32,800 Speaker 2: his beloved child, in whom he takes delight. Praise the 94 00:08:32,920 --> 00:08:36,960 Speaker 2: name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power and strength. 95 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:42,600 Speaker 2: Rejoice in his sovereignty. Thank him for the victories he 96 00:08:42,679 --> 00:08:46,680 Speaker 2: has given you over your past struggles. Thank him for 97 00:08:46,800 --> 00:08:49,760 Speaker 2: the victory he will give you over sin and death 98 00:08:49,880 --> 00:08:54,439 Speaker 2: in the end. Think of a person who is struggling 99 00:08:54,480 --> 00:08:59,520 Speaker 2: with doubts about God's goodness and sovereignty. Pray God will 100 00:08:59,520 --> 00:09:03,520 Speaker 2: remind them he is the King of Kings, the One 101 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:08,160 Speaker 2: True God. Pray he will remind them of who they 102 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:12,320 Speaker 2: are in him, one of his people chosen to be 103 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:17,680 Speaker 2: part of his holy nation. Lift your requests to the Lord, 104 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:22,760 Speaker 2: lift the desires of your heart. Know you have found 105 00:09:22,880 --> 00:09:26,800 Speaker 2: favor with him and he loves giving his children good 106 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:31,240 Speaker 2: gifts from above. Pray for the Lord to remind you 107 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:35,600 Speaker 2: of the bright future that awaits you in eternity. Pray 108 00:09:35,679 --> 00:09:39,200 Speaker 2: you will keep an eternal perspective while living in a 109 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:43,920 Speaker 2: temporary world. Pray for the Lord to fill you with 110 00:09:44,040 --> 00:09:48,760 Speaker 2: his hope, joy and peace. As you lay down to rest, 111 00:09:49,960 --> 00:09:54,520 Speaker 2: Pray you will experience deep, RESTful sleep in His presence. Tonight, 112 00:09:56,360 --> 00:09:59,839 Speaker 2: take a deep breath. Feel the light of the go 113 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:04,120 Speaker 2: glory of the Lord fill your space and fill your heart. 114 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:10,960 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering 115 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:16,920 Speaker 2: from today. As you relax, allow God's presence to comfort 116 00:10:16,960 --> 00:10:18,880 Speaker 2: you as you rest through the night.