1 00:00:01,720 --> 00:00:07,680 Speaker 1: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep 2 00:00:08,880 --> 00:00:15,320 Speaker 1: Psalm one twenty one four. Dear Lord, as I drift 3 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:21,799 Speaker 1: to sleep, I am thankful that you never sleep. You 4 00:00:22,079 --> 00:00:29,000 Speaker 1: never tire or grow weary. You are always working, moving 5 00:00:29,480 --> 00:00:36,080 Speaker 1: and planning. I can sleep soundly because the God who 6 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:42,880 Speaker 1: never tires is actively working out his will for my life. 7 00:00:42,920 --> 00:00:47,760 Speaker 1: I pray you would go before me tonight and set 8 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:52,000 Speaker 1: tomorrow up for me. I pray I would wake up 9 00:00:52,280 --> 00:00:57,280 Speaker 1: with a clearer picture of your plan and energy to 10 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:04,160 Speaker 1: carry it out. And Jesus name Amen, thank you for 11 00:01:04,280 --> 00:01:07,840 Speaker 1: joining me in prayer. Stay tuned for today's free podcast 12 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:12,000 Speaker 1: Meditative Prayers with Doctor Tim Clinton, where you can draw 13 00:01:12,080 --> 00:01:14,839 Speaker 1: close to God and find strength in him. 14 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:19,280 Speaker 2: Welcome to your meditative prayer on how to sleep better. 15 00:01:19,640 --> 00:01:21,520 Speaker 2: To get the most out of your spiritual journey, use 16 00:01:21,600 --> 00:01:26,959 Speaker 2: pray dot com every day. Make prayer priority in your life. 17 00:01:27,160 --> 00:01:30,199 Speaker 2: Our goal for today's meditative prayer is to sleep better. 18 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:35,279 Speaker 2: Put away all those demands that are on your desk 19 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:41,199 Speaker 2: in your life today. Bite a comfortable position, place where 20 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:45,360 Speaker 2: you have a quiet environment, close your eyes, take in 21 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:49,400 Speaker 2: a couple of deep breaths, and begin to let go 22 00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:56,160 Speaker 2: of today's anxiety. Now focus your attention on entering into 23 00:01:56,160 --> 00:02:02,760 Speaker 2: the presence power of God. I think he's waiting to 24 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:07,920 Speaker 2: share his word with you. We're going to be meditating 25 00:02:07,960 --> 00:02:10,560 Speaker 2: on Psalm one twenty one, verse four from the King 26 00:02:10,639 --> 00:02:17,720 Speaker 2: James version. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber 27 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:21,040 Speaker 2: nor sleep. Now take a moment to pour out your 28 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:26,520 Speaker 2: adoration your love to God for who he is. God, 29 00:02:26,520 --> 00:02:29,720 Speaker 2: I praise you, for there is none like you. All 30 00:02:29,760 --> 00:02:34,920 Speaker 2: the heavens of the earth belong to you. Yours is 31 00:02:34,960 --> 00:02:38,720 Speaker 2: the kingdom of Lord, and you are exalted as head 32 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:44,400 Speaker 2: above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and 33 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:48,560 Speaker 2: you rule over all. In your hand. It is to 34 00:02:48,639 --> 00:02:53,480 Speaker 2: make great and to give strength to all. I will 35 00:02:53,520 --> 00:03:00,440 Speaker 2: sing your praises and extol your glorious name. You know 36 00:03:00,480 --> 00:03:06,720 Speaker 2: that God is watching over you. Life's easier when you 37 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:10,359 Speaker 2: know someone has your back. They say the antidote to trauma. 38 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:17,200 Speaker 2: Brokenness in life is a relationship. Is relationship. Nothing beats 39 00:03:17,200 --> 00:03:22,240 Speaker 2: the feeling of knowing you will be cared for even 40 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:27,320 Speaker 2: if the worst should happen. God is the best guarantee 41 00:03:27,360 --> 00:03:32,399 Speaker 2: you have, and he promised to watch over you. You can 42 00:03:32,440 --> 00:03:36,840 Speaker 2: rest assured because you're loved and cared for, the creator 43 00:03:36,880 --> 00:03:41,640 Speaker 2: of the universe is looking out for you. You need 44 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:46,560 Speaker 2: not fear, for God is always in control. He holds 45 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:49,960 Speaker 2: all the cards and has the final say. You can 46 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:54,600 Speaker 2: sleep well because God never sleeps and He's got this. 47 00:03:57,920 --> 00:04:00,240 Speaker 2: God holds your future in the palm of his hand, 48 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:05,600 Speaker 2: and he never tires, and he never grows weari or faint. 49 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:10,120 Speaker 2: He constantly is with you. His presence goes before you 50 00:04:10,560 --> 00:04:17,560 Speaker 2: and behind you. Whatever is robbing you of rest, know 51 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:22,080 Speaker 2: the Holy Spirit can help. Pray to God, confess your fears, 52 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:31,159 Speaker 2: those issues, those concerns with him. Take a moment too, 53 00:04:31,240 --> 00:04:35,320 Speaker 2: right now to join me as we dwell on the 54 00:04:35,360 --> 00:04:40,440 Speaker 2: goodness of God. Hope you'll take a moment to thank 55 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:44,400 Speaker 2: Him for his protection, for always looking out for you. 56 00:04:46,560 --> 00:04:50,159 Speaker 2: Thank Him for his power and provision. Thank God for 57 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:55,359 Speaker 2: his grace which abides in you. Thank Him for his 58 00:04:55,440 --> 00:04:56,359 Speaker 2: attentive care. 59 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:58,440 Speaker 1: In your life. 60 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:03,240 Speaker 2: How about for his un ending kindness, loving kindness toward you. 61 00:05:05,520 --> 00:05:08,279 Speaker 2: Thank the Holy Spirit for ministering his peace in your heart, 62 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:16,520 Speaker 2: for reassuring you that you are cherished and loved. And 63 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:19,480 Speaker 2: I hope you'll never forget God's presentent that he's listening 64 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:22,640 Speaker 2: to you. He's promised to be attentive to your needs. 65 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,919 Speaker 2: God wants to bless you to fill your life with 66 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:31,720 Speaker 2: the truth and goodness of who He is, So reach 67 00:05:31,760 --> 00:05:39,520 Speaker 2: out to him. Pray for grace over your daily life. 68 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:42,920 Speaker 2: Pray for God to give wisdom and favor in all 69 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:46,640 Speaker 2: that you do. Ask Him to prosper the work of 70 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:50,440 Speaker 2: your hand and cause you to succeed in your endeavors. 71 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:54,559 Speaker 2: Ask the Holy Spirit to remove all fears and doubt. 72 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:02,279 Speaker 2: Ask him to empower you with boldness and the knowledge 73 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:09,160 Speaker 2: that God is with you. And remember, even when those 74 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:17,760 Speaker 2: who come against you, even when they put you down, 75 00:06:18,640 --> 00:06:23,640 Speaker 2: God is your protector. He does not slumber or sleep. 76 00:06:24,839 --> 00:06:28,599 Speaker 2: God is aware of everything that happens, and He is 77 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:34,400 Speaker 2: always in control. So don't fear. And as you lay 78 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:39,800 Speaker 2: your head on your pillow, know that God He's there 79 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:44,000 Speaker 2: and he's watching over you. Rest well and enjoy the 80 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:49,400 Speaker 2: blessings of sweet dreams. Be renewed and refreshed by the 81 00:06:49,440 --> 00:06:54,719 Speaker 2: power of God's word. Thank you for completing today's meditative 82 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:57,359 Speaker 2: prayer on pray dot com. By incorporating this healthy habit 83 00:06:58,000 --> 00:07:01,880 Speaker 2: as a daily practice, you're making prayer, prayer, and strengthening 84 00:07:01,920 --> 00:07:05,800 Speaker 2: your walk with God. I'm doctor Tim Clinton, President of 85 00:07:05,880 --> 00:07:09,159 Speaker 2: the American Association of Christian Counselors. We love being a 86 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:15,440 Speaker 2: part of your life. Hey for more information, inspiration, help, hope, encouragement, guidance, help, 87 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:21,560 Speaker 2: you'll visit our website at AACC dot net. That's AACC 88 00:07:22,040 --> 00:07:22,800 Speaker 2: dot net.