Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
Speaker 1: mind and spirit with to night's sleep Psalm Praise Yah Wah,
Speaker 1: sing to the Lord a new song his praise in
Speaker 1: the Assembly of the Saint's Psalm one forty nine, Verse one.
Speaker 1: My beloved Father God, as I lay my head to rest,
Speaker 1: my soul cries out to you the Great. I am
Speaker 1: the one who reigns forever. I come before you not
Speaker 1: as a mighty king, but as a humble servant, grateful
Speaker 1: for your unending grace and mercy. Lord, I ask that
Speaker 1: you bless me with the spirit of humility. I pray
Speaker 1: that your presence and spirits surround me, filling my heart
Speaker 1: with gratitude instead of entitlement. Father, I thank you for
Speaker 1: the Lord Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross for
Speaker 1: my sins as the ultimate sacrifice. By his precious blood.
Speaker 1: I have been redeemed, I have been saved, and I
Speaker 1: am free. I pray that my soul will not forget
Speaker 1: the goodness of your salvation and the power of the
Speaker 1: love you have shown to me. And now, in your
Speaker 1: great mercy and love, I ask that you watch over
Speaker 1: me as I rest, keep me nestled in your presence,
Speaker 1: unfolded by your grace, that I may wake up renewed, refreshed,
Speaker 1: and empowered to stand steadfast in your will in Jesus' name. Amen,
Speaker 1: I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind
Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare your heart for
Speaker 1: this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into
Speaker 1: a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for
Speaker 1: joining me, Bishop teen Jakes, for tonight's episode of the
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Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleepsong by pray dot Com.
Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and forty nine.
Speaker 2: As you lay down to sleep, relax your neck and shoulders,
Speaker 2: rest your arms gently by your side, and bend your knees.
Speaker 2: Take a deep breath through your nose. Feel the air
Speaker 2: cleanse your lungs as it flows through them into your stomach.
Speaker 2: Hold your breath for a few seconds, purse your lips
Speaker 2: and exhale slowly through your mouth, pulling your belly downward,
Speaker 2: allowing the air to flow freely throughout your body. Take
Speaker 2: a few more deep breaths in through your nose and
Speaker 2: exhale through your mouth. Concentrate on slowing your heart rate
Speaker 2: down with your next breath. Feel how fast your heart
Speaker 2: is pumping. Breathe in and out slowly. Notice with each
Speaker 2: breath your heart rate slows down. Relaxing your body, settling
Speaker 2: your mind and preparing you for rest. Clear your mind
Speaker 2: of any distractions. Focus your thoughts on God's word. Ask
Speaker 2: the Lord to speak to you through to Night's Psalm.
Speaker 2: Although the world seems dark and the wicked seem to prosper,
Speaker 2: the Bible reminds us victory is ours the end because
Speaker 2: of our faith in the Lord. Tonight, let's lift our
Speaker 2: spirits and hearts and praise the King of Kings Psng
Speaker 2: one hundred forty nine from the King James's version says,
Speaker 2: praise ye the Lord, sing unto the Lord a new
Speaker 2: song and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let
Speaker 2: Israel rejoice in him that made him. Let the children
Speaker 2: of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise
Speaker 2: his name and the dance. Let them sing praises unto
Speaker 2: Him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord taketh
Speaker 2: pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Speaker 2: Let the saints be joyful and glory. Let them sing
Speaker 2: aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God
Speaker 2: be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in
Speaker 2: their hand, to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punish
Speaker 2: upon the people. To bind their kings with chains, and
Speaker 2: their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute upon them
Speaker 2: the judgment written this honor. Have all his saints praise
Speaker 2: ye the Lord. The Psalmist paints a beautiful picture of
Speaker 2: God's people celebrating their victory, their triumph over evil. This
Speaker 2: picture also provides a glimpse into the ending of God's
Speaker 2: love story, where his people are gathered in his city
Speaker 2: praising him, worshiping their mighty King. As we meditate on
Speaker 2: the glory of the Lord and the glorious future he
Speaker 2: has in store for us, feel your hearts soften and
Speaker 2: your spirit lighten, helping you rest peacefully through the night.
Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, lift your spirit and praise the Lord.
Speaker 2: Lift your heart and rejoice in your creed. Exhale slowly
Speaker 2: and allow his praise and thanksgiving to fill your heart
Speaker 2: with his joy and renew your spirit with his peace.
Speaker 2: Praise Him in the morning when you wake up. Praise
Speaker 2: Him in the evening when you are preparing for sleep.
Speaker 2: Close your eyes and take delight in your King. Take
Speaker 2: a deep breath, Lift the word of God your double
Speaker 2: edged sword, and strike down the enemy with God's grace,
Speaker 2: love and truth. Exhale slowly and celebrate the victory you
Speaker 2: have in the Lord. In his righteousness, he will crown
Speaker 2: you with his glory. In his glory, he will keep
Speaker 2: you warm and safe. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord.
Speaker 2: Confess any fears that are keeping you from doing the
Speaker 2: good work of the Lord. Confess any doubts of God's sovereignty.
Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Allow his righteousness to purify you
Speaker 2: from your sins. Allow his glory to extinguish your fears
Speaker 2: and doubts. Exhale and release any shame you are carrying
Speaker 2: with you tonight. Know he is Lord, and you are
Speaker 2: his beloved child, in whom he takes delight. Praise the
Speaker 2: name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power and strength.
Speaker 2: Rejoice in his sovereignty. Thank him for the victories he
Speaker 2: has given you over your past struggles. Thank him for
Speaker 2: the victory he will give you over sin and death
Speaker 2: in the end. Think of a person who is struggling
Speaker 2: with doubts about God's goodness and sovereignty. Pray God will
Speaker 2: remind them he is the King of Kings, the One
Speaker 2: True God. Pray he will remind them of who they
Speaker 2: are in him, one of his people chosen to be
Speaker 2: part of his holy nation. Lift your requests to the Lord,
Speaker 2: lift the desires of your heart. Know you have found
Speaker 2: favor with him and he loves giving his children good
Speaker 2: gifts from above. Pray for the Lord to remind you
Speaker 2: of the bright future that awaits you in eternity. Pray
Speaker 2: you will keep an eternal perspective while living in a
Speaker 2: temporary world. Pray for the Lord to fill you with
Speaker 2: his hope, joy and peace. As you lay down to rest,
Speaker 2: Pray you will experience deep, RESTful sleep in His presence. Tonight,
Speaker 2: take a deep breath. Feel the light of the go
Speaker 2: glory of the Lord fill your space and fill your heart.
Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering
Speaker 2: from today. As you relax, allow God's presence to comfort
Speaker 2: you as you rest through the night.