WEBVTT - Psalm 136

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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 tonight's sleep. Psalm Give thanks to

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<v Speaker 1>the Lord, for he is good, for his loving kindness

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<v Speaker 1>endures forever. Psalm one thirty six, Verse one. Dear Lord,

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<v Speaker 1>as I laid down to rest, I am humbled by

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<v Speaker 1>your might and power. You created the heavens and the

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<v Speaker 1>earth and all that dwells within your hands, crafted the stars,

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<v Speaker 1>and wove the fabric of the universe. Yet you listen

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<v Speaker 1>to my humble prayers and care for me daily. Tonight,

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<v Speaker 1>I thank you for your love that surpasses all understanding.

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<v Speaker 1>Your steadfast love endures forever, and I am grateful for

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<v Speaker 1>this gift. As I close my eyes eyes rest, knowing

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<v Speaker 1>that your power is greater than any storm, the thrones

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<v Speaker 1>of governments, and the shifting sands of culture. You are

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<v Speaker 1>my rock, my salvation, my comfort. May I sleep in peace,

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<v Speaker 1>encircled in your loving arms, and wake with renewed strength

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<v Speaker 1>to bring honor to your name. Thank you, Lord for

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<v Speaker 1>your steadfast love that never fades or diminishes. May it

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<v Speaker 1>be my guiding light now and forever more. In Jesus' name. Amen,

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<v Speaker 1>thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes

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<v Speaker 1>inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's

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<v Speaker 1>Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the

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<v Speaker 1>Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under

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<v Speaker 1>your watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td

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<v Speaker 1>Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsongs podcast. If this

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<v Speaker 1>a nightly encouragement.

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

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<v Speaker 2>We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty six.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath. Feel your lungs expand as the

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<v Speaker 2>air flows into your body. Exhale slowly and relax your

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<v Speaker 2>neck and shoulders. Rest your hands gently by your side

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<v Speaker 2>and release the stress in your muscles and joints. As

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<v Speaker 2>your body relaxes. Clear your mind of any distractions. Close

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<v Speaker 2>your eyes and reflect on who God is. Remember He

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<v Speaker 2>is your provider and protector. In him, all your needs

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<v Speaker 2>will be met. In his word, your life will be preserved.

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<v Speaker 2>Breathe in and out slowly. Ask God to open your

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<v Speaker 2>mind and heart as you listen to his word. Ask

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<v Speaker 2>for His voice to guide you to a safe, quiet

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<v Speaker 2>place where you can rest peacefully throughout the night. The

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<v Speaker 2>Bible reminds us God's love never fails. Tonight, find comfort

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<v Speaker 2>in this psalm that tells a beautiful love story of

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<v Speaker 2>God pursuing and delivering his people. Psalm one hundred and

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<v Speaker 2>thirty six from the King James version says, O give

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<v Speaker 2>thanks unto the Lord, for he is good for his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy endureth forever, O give thanks unto the God of

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<v Speaker 2>Gods for his mercy endureth forever, O give thanks unto

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth forever, to

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<v Speaker 2>him who alone doeth great wonders for his mercy endureth forever,

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<v Speaker 2>to him that by wisdom made the heavens for his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy endureth forever, to him that stretched out the earth

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<v Speaker 2>above the waters for his mercy endureth forever, to him

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<v Speaker 2>that made great lights for his mercy endureth forever, the

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<v Speaker 2>sun to rule by day for his mercy endureth forever,

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<v Speaker 2>the moon and stars to rule by night for his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy endureth forever, to him that smote Egypt in their

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<v Speaker 2>first born for his mercy endureth forever and brought out

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<v Speaker 2>Israel from among them for his mercy endureth forever, with

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<v Speaker 2>a strong hand and with a stretched out arm, for

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<v Speaker 2>his mercy endureth forever to him, which divided the Red

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<v Speaker 2>Sea into parts for his mercy endureth forever, and made

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<v Speaker 2>Israel to pass through the midst of it for his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy endureth forever, But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in

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<v Speaker 2>the Red Sea for his mercy endureth forever to him,

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<v Speaker 2>which led his people through the wilderness for his mercy

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<v Speaker 2>endureth forever. To him, which smote great kings for his

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<v Speaker 2>mercy endureth forever, and slew famous kings for his mercy

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<v Speaker 2>endureth forever. Sion, king of Amorites, for his mercy endureth forever,

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<v Speaker 2>and og the King of Bashan, for his mercy endureth forever,

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<v Speaker 2>and gave their land for unhertage for his mercy endureth forever,

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<v Speaker 2>even an heritage unto Israel, his servant, for his mercy

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<v Speaker 2>endureth forever, who remembered us in our low estate for

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<v Speaker 2>his mercy endureth forever, and hath redeemed us from our

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<v Speaker 2>enemies for his mercy endureth forever, Who giveth food to

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<v Speaker 2>all flesh for his mercy. Endureth forever. Oh, give thanks

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<v Speaker 2>unto the God of Heaven for his mercy. Endureth forever.

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<v Speaker 2>Meditate on the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Meditate

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<v Speaker 2>on his love that never ends and his mercy that

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<v Speaker 2>is new every morning. As you focus your thoughts on God,

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<v Speaker 2>your heart and mind will be filled with his joy

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<v Speaker 2>and peace, and you will find rest for your body

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<v Speaker 2>and soul. Breathe in and out slowly, close your eyes

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<v Speaker 2>and imagine a dark night sky filled with twinkling stars

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<v Speaker 2>and a bright full moon. Marvel at the beauty of

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<v Speaker 2>the sky and the stars. Rejoice in the wondrous creation

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<v Speaker 2>of the Lord. Know his light guides you in the

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<v Speaker 2>day and shines upon you in the night, reminding you

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<v Speaker 2>of his presence, reminding you he is with you on

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<v Speaker 2>the brightest of days and on the darkest of nights.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath as your chest rises. Visualize the

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<v Speaker 2>Lord rising against the enemy and delivering you from the

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<v Speaker 2>evil in our world. Exhale slowly and put your trust

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<v Speaker 2>in God's power and strength. Know his mighty hands can

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<v Speaker 2>deliver you from anything that tries to you down into

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<v Speaker 2>the pit of destruction and despair. Rest in his salvation,

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<v Speaker 2>knowing you are secure in his hands. Think of a

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<v Speaker 2>time when you doubted God's love for you. Reflect on

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<v Speaker 2>how you felt and what you did when you could

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<v Speaker 2>not feel his love. Confess any sin, Confess any fears

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<v Speaker 2>and doubts you still have. Take a deep breath, Allow

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<v Speaker 2>his forgiveness and love to wash over you. Exhale slowly

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<v Speaker 2>and feel His love flow through your veins, removing your doubts,

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<v Speaker 2>renewing your faith. Think of the time when you felt

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<v Speaker 2>God's love the most. Reflect on that moment. Allow the

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<v Speaker 2>joy of that time to flow into your heart and

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<v Speaker 2>sink into the depths of your soul. Feel your heart

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<v Speaker 2>and spirit be filled with praise for God. Rejoice in

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<v Speaker 2>the unfailing love of the Lord. Rejoice in his faithfulness.

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<v Speaker 2>Thank him for the times he has helped you and

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<v Speaker 2>delivered you. Thank Him for rescuing you and redeeming you

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<v Speaker 2>with his salvation. Think of a person who needs to

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<v Speaker 2>feel God's love to night. Pray he will soften their

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<v Speaker 2>hearts towards him. Pray they will hear his tender whispers

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<v Speaker 2>of love in the darkness of the night. Lift your

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<v Speaker 2>requests to the Lord. Tell him about your struggles. Tell

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<v Speaker 2>him about what you need and what you desire. Know

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<v Speaker 2>he is your helper, deliverer, and provider. Trust him to

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<v Speaker 2>take care of you. Pray for God to guide you

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<v Speaker 2>with his wisdom and understanding. Pray he will lead you

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<v Speaker 2>to a safe, secure path where you can rest in

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<v Speaker 2>His glory and power. Pray for God to provide for

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<v Speaker 2>you in a specific area of your life. Pray you

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<v Speaker 2>will find satisfaction in His provision. Pray for God to

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<v Speaker 2>deliver you from your fears and worries. Pray he will

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<v Speaker 2>keep you in his perfect peace. As you sleep tonight,

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<v Speaker 2>close your eyes and take a deep, cleansing breath. Exhale

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<v Speaker 2>slowly and relax your body, softening every part from your

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<v Speaker 2>head to your fingers and toes. As you relax, find

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<v Speaker 2>comfort in His presence and refreshment in his peace.