WEBVTT - Psalm 149

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<v Speaker 1>I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your

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<v Speaker 1>mind and spirit with to night's sleep Psalm Praise Yah Wah,

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<v Speaker 1>sing to the Lord a new song his praise in

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<v Speaker 1>the Assembly of the Saint's Psalm one forty nine, Verse one.

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<v Speaker 1>My beloved Father God, as I lay my head to rest,

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<v Speaker 1>my soul cries out to you the Great. I am

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<v Speaker 1>the one who reigns forever. I come before you not

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<v Speaker 1>as a mighty king, but as a humble servant, grateful

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<v Speaker 1>for your unending grace and mercy. Lord, I ask that

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<v Speaker 1>you bless me with the spirit of humility. I pray

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<v Speaker 1>that your presence and spirits surround me, filling my heart

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<v Speaker 1>with gratitude instead of entitlement. Father, I thank you for

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<v Speaker 1>the Lord Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross for

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<v Speaker 1>my sins as the ultimate sacrifice. By his precious blood.

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<v Speaker 1>I have been redeemed, I have been saved, and I

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<v Speaker 1>am free. I pray that my soul will not forget

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<v Speaker 1>the goodness of your salvation and the power of the

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<v Speaker 1>love you have shown to me. And now, in your

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<v Speaker 1>great mercy and love, I ask that you watch over

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<v Speaker 1>me as I rest, keep me nestled in your presence,

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<v Speaker 1>unfolded by your grace, that I may wake up renewed, refreshed,

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<v Speaker 1>and empowered to stand steadfast in your will in Jesus' name. Amen,

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<v Speaker 1>I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind

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<v Speaker 1>and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare your heart for

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<v Speaker 1>this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into

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<v Speaker 1>a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for

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<v Speaker 1>joining me, Bishop teen Jakes, for tonight's episode of the

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<v Speaker 1>Sleepsalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast

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<v Speaker 2>Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleepsong by pray dot Com.

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<v Speaker 2>We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and forty nine.

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<v Speaker 2>As you lay down to sleep, relax your neck and shoulders,

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<v Speaker 2>rest your arms gently by your side, and bend your knees.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath through your nose. Feel the air

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<v Speaker 2>cleanse your lungs as it flows through them into your stomach.

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<v Speaker 2>Hold your breath for a few seconds, purse your lips

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<v Speaker 2>and exhale slowly through your mouth, pulling your belly downward,

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<v Speaker 2>allowing the air to flow freely throughout your body. Take

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<v Speaker 2>a few more deep breaths in through your nose and

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<v Speaker 2>exhale through your mouth. Concentrate on slowing your heart rate

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<v Speaker 2>down with your next breath. Feel how fast your heart

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<v Speaker 2>is pumping. Breathe in and out slowly. Notice with each

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<v Speaker 2>breath your heart rate slows down. Relaxing your body, settling

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<v Speaker 2>your mind and preparing you for rest. Clear your mind

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<v Speaker 2>of any distractions. Focus your thoughts on God's word. Ask

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord to speak to you through to Night's Psalm.

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<v Speaker 2>Although the world seems dark and the wicked seem to prosper,

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<v Speaker 2>the Bible reminds us victory is ours the end because

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<v Speaker 2>of our faith in the Lord. Tonight, let's lift our

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<v Speaker 2>spirits and hearts and praise the King of Kings Psng

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<v Speaker 2>one hundred forty nine from the King James's version says,

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<v Speaker 2>praise ye the Lord, sing unto the Lord a new

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<v Speaker 2>song and his praise in the congregation of saints. Let

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<v Speaker 2>Israel rejoice in him that made him. Let the children

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<v Speaker 2>of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise

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<v Speaker 2>his name and the dance. Let them sing praises unto

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<v Speaker 2>Him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord taketh

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<v Speaker 2>pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation.

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<v Speaker 2>Let the saints be joyful and glory. Let them sing

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<v Speaker 2>aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God

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<v Speaker 2>be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in

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<v Speaker 2>their hand, to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punish

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<v Speaker 2>upon the people. To bind their kings with chains, and

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<v Speaker 2>their nobles with fetters of iron, to execute upon them

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<v Speaker 2>the judgment written this honor. Have all his saints praise

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<v Speaker 2>ye the Lord. The Psalmist paints a beautiful picture of

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<v Speaker 2>God's people celebrating their victory, their triumph over evil. This

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<v Speaker 2>picture also provides a glimpse into the ending of God's

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<v Speaker 2>love story, where his people are gathered in his city

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<v Speaker 2>praising him, worshiping their mighty King. As we meditate on

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<v Speaker 2>the glory of the Lord and the glorious future he

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<v Speaker 2>has in store for us, feel your hearts soften and

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<v Speaker 2>your spirit lighten, helping you rest peacefully through the night.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath, lift your spirit and praise the Lord.

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<v Speaker 2>Lift your heart and rejoice in your creed. Exhale slowly

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<v Speaker 2>and allow his praise and thanksgiving to fill your heart

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<v Speaker 2>with his joy and renew your spirit with his peace.

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<v Speaker 2>Praise Him in the morning when you wake up. Praise

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<v Speaker 2>Him in the evening when you are preparing for sleep.

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<v Speaker 2>Close your eyes and take delight in your King. Take

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<v Speaker 2>a deep breath, Lift the word of God your double

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<v Speaker 2>edged sword, and strike down the enemy with God's grace,

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<v Speaker 2>love and truth. Exhale slowly and celebrate the victory you

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<v Speaker 2>have in the Lord. In his righteousness, he will crown

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<v Speaker 2>you with his glory. In his glory, he will keep

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<v Speaker 2>you warm and safe. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin before the Lord.

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<v Speaker 2>Confess any fears that are keeping you from doing the

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<v Speaker 2>good work of the Lord. Confess any doubts of God's sovereignty.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath. Allow his righteousness to purify you

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<v Speaker 2>from your sins. Allow his glory to extinguish your fears

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<v Speaker 2>and doubts. Exhale and release any shame you are carrying

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<v Speaker 2>with you tonight. Know he is Lord, and you are

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<v Speaker 2>his beloved child, in whom he takes delight. Praise the

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<v Speaker 2>name of the Lord. Rejoice in his power and strength.

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<v Speaker 2>Rejoice in his sovereignty. Thank him for the victories he

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<v Speaker 2>has given you over your past struggles. Thank him for

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<v Speaker 2>the victory he will give you over sin and death

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<v Speaker 2>in the end. Think of a person who is struggling

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<v Speaker 2>with doubts about God's goodness and sovereignty. Pray God will

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<v Speaker 2>remind them he is the King of Kings, the One

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<v Speaker 2>True God. Pray he will remind them of who they

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<v Speaker 2>are in him, one of his people chosen to be

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<v Speaker 2>part of his holy nation. Lift your requests to the Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>lift the desires of your heart. Know you have found

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<v Speaker 2>favor with him and he loves giving his children good

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<v Speaker 2>gifts from above. Pray for the Lord to remind you

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<v Speaker 2>of the bright future that awaits you in eternity. Pray

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<v Speaker 2>you will keep an eternal perspective while living in a

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<v Speaker 2>temporary world. Pray for the Lord to fill you with

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<v Speaker 2>his hope, joy and peace. As you lay down to rest,

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<v Speaker 2>Pray you will experience deep, RESTful sleep in His presence. Tonight,

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<v Speaker 2>take a deep breath. Feel the light of the go

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<v Speaker 2>glory of the Lord fill your space and fill your heart.

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<v Speaker 2>Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering

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<v Speaker 2>from today. As you relax, allow God's presence to comfort

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<v Speaker 2>you as you rest through the night.