1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,840 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:16,560 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. In my distress, 3 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:22,400 Speaker 1: I cried to the Lord. He answered me Psalm one 4 00:00:22,480 --> 00:00:29,000 Speaker 1: twenty verse one. Dear God, keep my heart far from 5 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:35,360 Speaker 1: lies and hedge me in tonight by your mercy and grace. 6 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 1: When the corruption of culture corners me and tempts me 7 00:00:41,560 --> 00:00:48,040 Speaker 1: to compromise, rescue me swiftly. I pray not only for 8 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:54,480 Speaker 1: rest from the weariness, but also for my spirit. The 9 00:00:54,680 --> 00:01:01,040 Speaker 1: longer I go without nourishment from You, the more susceptible 10 00:01:01,320 --> 00:01:08,520 Speaker 1: I am to temptation. Rejuvenate me tonight and give me 11 00:01:08,760 --> 00:01:14,920 Speaker 1: the power to thwart the lies of the enemy. May 12 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:22,680 Speaker 1: tonight replenish my soul and conditioning for combating the kingdom 13 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:29,000 Speaker 1: of darkness. I want to be equipped in every way 14 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:37,959 Speaker 1: to battle boldly Tomorrow. Strengthen me tonight in you and 15 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:50,800 Speaker 1: you alone. In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for praying 16 00:01:50,800 --> 00:01:56,680 Speaker 1: with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind 17 00:01:56,760 --> 00:02:02,640 Speaker 1: your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare your 18 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:07,640 Speaker 1: heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding 19 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:25,040 Speaker 1: you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank 20 00:02:25,080 --> 00:02:29,800 Speaker 1: you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode 21 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:35,760 Speaker 1: of the Sleep Palms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 22 00:02:36,200 --> 00:02:42,639 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:45,280 --> 00:02:50,079 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:55,800 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm. Get in a comfortable position. 25 00:02:56,880 --> 00:03:02,919 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Relax your neck and shoulders. 26 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:07,120 Speaker 2: Rest your hands gently by your side or on your lap. 27 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:11,280 Speaker 2: Open your mind and heart to hear God's word to night. 28 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:16,040 Speaker 2: Allow his voice to speak life into you and his 29 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:20,320 Speaker 2: truth to comfort you as you prepare for rest. Take 30 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:24,799 Speaker 2: a deep breath. Cast all your anxiety from to day 31 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:30,120 Speaker 2: upon the Lord. Exhale slowly and release the tension in 32 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:34,839 Speaker 2: your body and let go of your anxious thoughts. Take 33 00:03:34,920 --> 00:03:39,360 Speaker 2: a few more deep breaths. Focus on your heart rate 34 00:03:39,440 --> 00:03:46,240 Speaker 2: as you inhale and exhale. Take longer deeper breaths to 35 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:50,119 Speaker 2: slow down your heart and put you in a relaxed 36 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:56,840 Speaker 2: state of mind. Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your 37 00:03:56,840 --> 00:04:03,640 Speaker 2: heart settle, your mind calm, and your body soften. Close 38 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:08,280 Speaker 2: your eyes and surrender to the Lord. Prepare to receive 39 00:04:08,360 --> 00:04:12,880 Speaker 2: his word. It can be difficult to navigate this world 40 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:16,920 Speaker 2: as a faithful follower of Jesus, but to Night's Palm 41 00:04:16,960 --> 00:04:20,559 Speaker 2: reminds us we can find rest in a foreign land 42 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:25,320 Speaker 2: by calling upon the Lord and seeking his help. Psalm 43 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:29,400 Speaker 2: one hundred twenty from the King James's version says, in 44 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:33,320 Speaker 2: my distress, I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. 45 00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:38,039 Speaker 2: Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from 46 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:42,520 Speaker 2: a deceitful tongue. What shall be given unto thee, or 47 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:46,320 Speaker 2: what shall be done unto thee? Thou false tongue, sharp 48 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:50,359 Speaker 2: arrows of the Mighty with coals of juniper. Woe is 49 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:53,919 Speaker 2: me that I sojourn in messeigh, that I dwell in 50 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:57,680 Speaker 2: the tents of Khadar. My soul hath long dwelt with 51 00:04:57,800 --> 00:05:01,960 Speaker 2: him that hateth peace. I am for peace, but when 52 00:05:01,960 --> 00:05:06,520 Speaker 2: I speak, they are for war. No matter where you 53 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:11,080 Speaker 2: are tonight, know you are not alone, For God is 54 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:15,200 Speaker 2: always with you. Know he is ready to listen to you, 55 00:05:15,839 --> 00:05:19,600 Speaker 2: to help you and to guide you. Know you do 56 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:24,520 Speaker 2: not have to navigate this world alone. Close your eyes 57 00:05:25,360 --> 00:05:29,960 Speaker 2: and listen to his still small voice, and find rest 58 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:35,440 Speaker 2: for your soul. Take a deep breath. Lift up your 59 00:05:35,480 --> 00:05:39,760 Speaker 2: concerns to the Lord. Lift up any hurt and anger 60 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:45,640 Speaker 2: your feeling. Exhale slowly and allow God to take your 61 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:49,359 Speaker 2: concerns and your hurt and anger in his hands and 62 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:54,440 Speaker 2: administer his justice and mercy. Know the truth is not 63 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:58,159 Speaker 2: hidden from the Lord, and He will intervene on your 64 00:05:58,200 --> 00:06:03,440 Speaker 2: behalf your trust in Him and rest in his peace. 65 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:08,400 Speaker 2: Confess any times when you use your words to hurt 66 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:13,640 Speaker 2: or slander others. Confess any envy or jealousy that is 67 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:19,080 Speaker 2: in your heart. Ask God for his forgiveness. Ask God 68 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:23,000 Speaker 2: to help you use your words to love and encourage others. 69 00:06:23,560 --> 00:06:28,360 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Imagine building others up with your words. 70 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:35,920 Speaker 2: Speak those words over yourself tonight. Exhale slowly and release 71 00:06:36,080 --> 00:06:40,320 Speaker 2: any guilt and shame, and allow those spoken words to 72 00:06:40,400 --> 00:06:44,719 Speaker 2: fill your heart with hope and joy. Think of a 73 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:48,480 Speaker 2: time when someone hurt you with their words or spread 74 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:53,080 Speaker 2: a rumor about you, but God intervened and made things right. 75 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:58,919 Speaker 2: Praise the Lord for restoring your reputation and healing your wounds. 76 00:06:59,760 --> 00:07:03,200 Speaker 2: Pray the Lord for comforting you during this difficult time. 77 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:07,440 Speaker 2: Praise the Lord for his love that never fails you, 78 00:07:08,240 --> 00:07:12,200 Speaker 2: and for his peace that brings you through challenging circumstances. 79 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:17,240 Speaker 2: Think of a person who has been slandered and humiliated. 80 00:07:17,840 --> 00:07:22,240 Speaker 2: Pray God will restore their reputation and reveal the truth 81 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:26,600 Speaker 2: to others. Pray God will comfort them with his love 82 00:07:26,760 --> 00:07:31,800 Speaker 2: and peace. Tonight, call on the Lord in your distress, 83 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:36,440 Speaker 2: and He will hear you and answer you. He will 84 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:40,240 Speaker 2: help you overcome your struggles, and He will help you 85 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:44,760 Speaker 2: through your troubles. Pray God will help those living in 86 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:49,679 Speaker 2: foreign lands or in lands where there is war. Pray 87 00:07:49,760 --> 00:07:53,200 Speaker 2: God will protect them and sustain them throughout the day 88 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:57,760 Speaker 2: and night. Pray God will help you navigate the tension 89 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:01,320 Speaker 2: of being in this world without being of this world. 90 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:06,000 Speaker 2: Pray He will guard your heart and mind and find 91 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:10,600 Speaker 2: comfort in His truth. Pray God will help you live 92 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:14,720 Speaker 2: peacefully with others. Pray God will fill you with his 93 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:20,440 Speaker 2: peace and help you find rest in uncertain times. Breathe 94 00:08:20,520 --> 00:08:27,360 Speaker 2: in and out slowly, close your eyes, and relax your body. 95 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:32,600 Speaker 2: With your next exhale. Release any tension that is still 96 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:37,480 Speaker 2: lingering from to day. Calm your mind by listening to 97 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:41,280 Speaker 2: the tender whispers of love that speak to your heart, 98 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:45,960 Speaker 2: and consume the lies you have been told, breathe in 99 00:08:47,120 --> 00:08:52,920 Speaker 2: and out slowly. Allow God's love and peace to wash 100 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:56,200 Speaker 2: over you and comfort you as you sleep tonight.