1 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:06,960 Speaker 1: In peace. 2 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:11,840 Speaker 2: I will lie down and sleep for you alone. Lord, 3 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:21,160 Speaker 2: make me dwell in safety Psalms four and eight. 4 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:29,560 Speaker 1: Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing my weary sighs. Tonight. 5 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:35,320 Speaker 1: You will leave me when I am distressed and comfort 6 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:41,600 Speaker 1: me when I feel uneasy, when anger, bitterness, and restlessness 7 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:47,559 Speaker 1: consume me. I pray that you would give me joy. 8 00:00:48,159 --> 00:00:52,159 Speaker 1: I pray that joy would be my pillow and that 9 00:00:52,320 --> 00:00:58,800 Speaker 1: peace would blanken me. Help me to feel safe and 10 00:00:58,960 --> 00:01:06,520 Speaker 1: secure amid uncertainty and turmoil, so I may harmonize with 11 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:12,880 Speaker 1: the Psalm of David in peace. I will lie down 12 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:15,959 Speaker 1: and sleep. 13 00:01:17,080 --> 00:01:24,920 Speaker 3: For you alone. Oh Lord, keep me safe, lift my 14 00:01:25,160 --> 00:01:35,800 Speaker 3: spirit and calm my mind. Tonight in Jesus' name, I pray, Ammen, 15 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:43,600 Speaker 3: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes 16 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:49,440 Speaker 3: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's 17 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:54,920 Speaker 3: Sleep Psalm. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 18 00:01:54,920 --> 00:02:03,040 Speaker 3: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace unders 19 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:18,120 Speaker 3: watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td Jakes 20 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:24,160 Speaker 3: for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this 21 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:30,239 Speaker 3: episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss 22 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:32,600 Speaker 3: a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:40,679 Speaker 4: Hello, I'm grace for tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot com. 24 00:02:41,160 --> 00:02:46,440 Speaker 4: We will be meditating on Psalm four. First, let's get 25 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:50,200 Speaker 4: in a comfortable position to open our mind and hearts 26 00:02:50,240 --> 00:02:54,320 Speaker 4: to receive God's word. You can lie down flat on 27 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:57,760 Speaker 4: your back, or you can sit up straight in a chair. 28 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:04,919 Speaker 4: Relax neck and shoulders, rest your arms by your side, 29 00:03:05,040 --> 00:03:09,960 Speaker 4: and take a few deep breaths release any tension in 30 00:03:10,040 --> 00:03:16,359 Speaker 4: your body. Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly. 31 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:23,480 Speaker 4: Close your eyes and focus on God's promises, on his faithfulness. 32 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,639 Speaker 4: Know he cares for you and he wants to lift 33 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:31,240 Speaker 4: your burdens and give you rest for your mind, body, 34 00:03:31,919 --> 00:03:37,000 Speaker 4: and soul. Take a deep breath and allow your chest 35 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:42,400 Speaker 4: to fully expand as you exhale, release the stress you 36 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:48,440 Speaker 4: are carrying from today. Open your eyes and invite God's 37 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:51,480 Speaker 4: presence into your room as you get ready to listen 38 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:58,560 Speaker 4: to His truth. Breathe in and out slowly, Be still 39 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:02,480 Speaker 4: and know that God is with you, ready to renew 40 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:08,360 Speaker 4: your mind and spirit tonight. You can find comfort in 41 00:04:08,440 --> 00:04:12,080 Speaker 4: knowing God hears your prayers and He will give you 42 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:15,760 Speaker 4: relief from your worries and fears, so that you can 43 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:21,360 Speaker 4: rest peacefully in His presence. Psalm for from the King. 44 00:04:21,520 --> 00:04:26,279 Speaker 4: James's version says, hear me when I call, O, God 45 00:04:26,360 --> 00:04:30,400 Speaker 4: of my righteousness, Thou hast enlarged me when I was 46 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:38,000 Speaker 4: in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O, ye, 47 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:42,040 Speaker 4: sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory 48 00:04:42,080 --> 00:04:46,960 Speaker 4: into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek 49 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:52,160 Speaker 4: after leasing? Saylah? But know that the Lord hath set 50 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:56,120 Speaker 4: apart him that is godly for himself. The Lord will 51 00:04:56,160 --> 00:05:00,200 Speaker 4: hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, aw 52 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:05,000 Speaker 4: and sin not commune with your own heart upon your bed, 53 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:12,640 Speaker 4: and be still, saylah, offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and 54 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:16,799 Speaker 4: put your trust in the Lord. There be many that say, 55 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:22,480 Speaker 4: who will shew us any good Lord? Lift thou up 56 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:26,560 Speaker 4: the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put 57 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:30,080 Speaker 4: gladness in my heart more than in the time that 58 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:34,480 Speaker 4: their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay 59 00:05:34,520 --> 00:05:39,360 Speaker 4: me down in peace and sleep, for thou Lord only 60 00:05:39,440 --> 00:05:43,919 Speaker 4: makest me dwell in safety. The Bible tells us to 61 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:47,880 Speaker 4: turn to God in our distress and lay our requests 62 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:52,120 Speaker 4: before him. Let's find comfort in knowing God is with 63 00:05:52,320 --> 00:05:57,200 Speaker 4: us and he hears our cry. He will relieve our 64 00:05:57,279 --> 00:06:03,000 Speaker 4: stress and anxiety and deliver us from our troubles. Close 65 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:07,400 Speaker 4: your eyes and invite the presence of God as you sleep. 66 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:12,920 Speaker 4: Allow his peace to wash over you, knowing you will 67 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:17,599 Speaker 4: dwell in His safety Tonight, No harm will come to 68 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:21,159 Speaker 4: you as you rest in the powerful presence of God. 69 00:06:22,560 --> 00:06:26,640 Speaker 4: Nothing and no one can overcome the power and the 70 00:06:26,680 --> 00:06:32,039 Speaker 4: strength of the Lord. You are safe, You are secure, 71 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:40,440 Speaker 4: You are loved. Breathe in and out slowly, relax your body. 72 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:46,440 Speaker 4: Close your eyes and imagine the brilliance of the Lord's 73 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:51,560 Speaker 4: face shining upon you. Know you have found favor with 74 00:06:51,680 --> 00:06:57,440 Speaker 4: the Almighty God. Take delight in his favor and feel 75 00:06:57,480 --> 00:07:02,440 Speaker 4: the gladness He has put into your heart. Be still 76 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:08,919 Speaker 4: and quiet before God. Search your heart. Ask God to 77 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:13,080 Speaker 4: reveal any sin in your life or any hatred in 78 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:19,120 Speaker 4: your heart. Ask God for his forgiveness, knowing he will 79 00:07:19,240 --> 00:07:25,120 Speaker 4: forgive you. Remember, God can use all the brokenness in 80 00:07:25,200 --> 00:07:31,160 Speaker 4: our lives, including our mistakes and failures. Commit to follow 81 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:39,240 Speaker 4: Him and trust Him tonight. Breathe in and out, allow 82 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:43,560 Speaker 4: His mercy to wash over you. Know you have been 83 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:49,040 Speaker 4: set apart for the Lord. Thank the Lord for forgiving 84 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:53,760 Speaker 4: your sins. Praise Him for choosing you and setting you 85 00:07:53,840 --> 00:07:58,400 Speaker 4: apart to do his good work. Think of a specific 86 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:02,200 Speaker 4: prayer God has answered your life, and thank Him for 87 00:08:02,320 --> 00:08:07,120 Speaker 4: hearing you and answering your prayer. Think of someone you 88 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:11,440 Speaker 4: might be angry with or someone you may be struggling 89 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:16,480 Speaker 4: to forgive. Ask God to help you forgive them and 90 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:21,560 Speaker 4: reconcile with them. Let go of any bitterness and resentment 91 00:08:21,640 --> 00:08:26,240 Speaker 4: you may be holding on too. Breathe in and out. 92 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:32,400 Speaker 4: Slowly release the tension in your body. Lay your requests 93 00:08:32,520 --> 00:08:37,640 Speaker 4: before God. Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. 94 00:08:38,640 --> 00:08:43,040 Speaker 4: Believe He will help you and deliver you. Allow his 95 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:48,720 Speaker 4: comforting presence to help you experience a deep, RESTful sleep. Tonight. 96 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:52,720 Speaker 4: Pray over an area of your life where you need 97 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:57,640 Speaker 4: God's help and intervention. Pray God will help you find 98 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:02,960 Speaker 4: joy in Him no matter the outcome. Pray God will 99 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:06,040 Speaker 4: help you be committed to following Him and his ways. 100 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:11,000 Speaker 4: Pray for his guidance tomorrow as you strive to bring 101 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:15,720 Speaker 4: him glory. Pray God will help you find peaceful rest 102 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:22,200 Speaker 4: as you dwell in His safety. Breathe in and out slowly, 103 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:28,080 Speaker 4: release any tension left in your body. Lift up any 104 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:32,880 Speaker 4: worries and anxieties you still have to God. Trust in 105 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:38,839 Speaker 4: him alone, feel his light shining upon you. Lie down 106 00:09:39,160 --> 00:09:45,520 Speaker 4: and sleep in his perfect peace. Breathe in and out 107 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:51,240 Speaker 4: as your body relaxes. Allow God to refresh your soul 108 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:53,800 Speaker 4: and help you rest through the night.