Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm Give thanks to
Speaker 1: the Lord, for he is good, for his loving kindness
Speaker 1: endures forever. Psalm one thirty six, Verse one. Dear Lord,
Speaker 1: as I laid down to rest, I am humbled by
Speaker 1: your might and power. You created the heavens and the
Speaker 1: earth and all that dwells within your hands, crafted the stars,
Speaker 1: and wove the fabric of the universe. Yet you listen
Speaker 1: to my humble prayers and care for me daily. Tonight,
Speaker 1: I thank you for your love that surpasses all understanding.
Speaker 1: Your steadfast love endures forever, and I am grateful for
Speaker 1: this gift. As I close my eyes eyes rest, knowing
Speaker 1: that your power is greater than any storm, the thrones
Speaker 1: of governments, and the shifting sands of culture. You are
Speaker 1: my rock, my salvation, my comfort. May I sleep in peace,
Speaker 1: encircled in your loving arms, and wake with renewed strength
Speaker 1: to bring honor to your name. Thank you, Lord for
Speaker 1: your steadfast love that never fades or diminishes. May it
Speaker 1: be my guiding light now and forever more. In Jesus' name. Amen,
Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes
Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's
Speaker 1: Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the
Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under
Speaker 1: your watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td
Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsongs podcast. If this
Speaker 1: episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss
Speaker 1: a nightly encouragement.
Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com.
Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty six.
Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Feel your lungs expand as the
Speaker 2: air flows into your body. Exhale slowly and relax your
Speaker 2: neck and shoulders. Rest your hands gently by your side
Speaker 2: and release the stress in your muscles and joints. As
Speaker 2: your body relaxes. Clear your mind of any distractions. Close
Speaker 2: your eyes and reflect on who God is. Remember He
Speaker 2: is your provider and protector. In him, all your needs
Speaker 2: will be met. In his word, your life will be preserved.
Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Ask God to open your
Speaker 2: mind and heart as you listen to his word. Ask
Speaker 2: for His voice to guide you to a safe, quiet
Speaker 2: place where you can rest peacefully throughout the night. The
Speaker 2: Bible reminds us God's love never fails. Tonight, find comfort
Speaker 2: in this psalm that tells a beautiful love story of
Speaker 2: God pursuing and delivering his people. Psalm one hundred and
Speaker 2: thirty six from the King James version says, O give
Speaker 2: thanks unto the Lord, for he is good for his
Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, O give thanks unto the God of
Speaker 2: Gods for his mercy endureth forever, O give thanks unto
Speaker 2: the Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth forever, to
Speaker 2: him who alone doeth great wonders for his mercy endureth forever,
Speaker 2: to him that by wisdom made the heavens for his
Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, to him that stretched out the earth
Speaker 2: above the waters for his mercy endureth forever, to him
Speaker 2: that made great lights for his mercy endureth forever, the
Speaker 2: sun to rule by day for his mercy endureth forever,
Speaker 2: the moon and stars to rule by night for his
Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, to him that smote Egypt in their
Speaker 2: first born for his mercy endureth forever and brought out
Speaker 2: Israel from among them for his mercy endureth forever, with
Speaker 2: a strong hand and with a stretched out arm, for
Speaker 2: his mercy endureth forever to him, which divided the Red
Speaker 2: Sea into parts for his mercy endureth forever, and made
Speaker 2: Israel to pass through the midst of it for his
Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in
Speaker 2: the Red Sea for his mercy endureth forever to him,
Speaker 2: which led his people through the wilderness for his mercy
Speaker 2: endureth forever. To him, which smote great kings for his
Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, and slew famous kings for his mercy
Speaker 2: endureth forever. Sion, king of Amorites, for his mercy endureth forever,
Speaker 2: and og the King of Bashan, for his mercy endureth forever,
Speaker 2: and gave their land for unhertage for his mercy endureth forever,
Speaker 2: even an heritage unto Israel, his servant, for his mercy
Speaker 2: endureth forever, who remembered us in our low estate for
Speaker 2: his mercy endureth forever, and hath redeemed us from our
Speaker 2: enemies for his mercy endureth forever, Who giveth food to
Speaker 2: all flesh for his mercy. Endureth forever. Oh, give thanks
Speaker 2: unto the God of Heaven for his mercy. Endureth forever.
Speaker 2: Meditate on the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. Meditate
Speaker 2: on his love that never ends and his mercy that
Speaker 2: is new every morning. As you focus your thoughts on God,
Speaker 2: your heart and mind will be filled with his joy
Speaker 2: and peace, and you will find rest for your body
Speaker 2: and soul. Breathe in and out slowly, close your eyes
Speaker 2: and imagine a dark night sky filled with twinkling stars
Speaker 2: and a bright full moon. Marvel at the beauty of
Speaker 2: the sky and the stars. Rejoice in the wondrous creation
Speaker 2: of the Lord. Know his light guides you in the
Speaker 2: day and shines upon you in the night, reminding you
Speaker 2: of his presence, reminding you he is with you on
Speaker 2: the brightest of days and on the darkest of nights.
Speaker 2: Take a deep breath as your chest rises. Visualize the
Speaker 2: Lord rising against the enemy and delivering you from the
Speaker 2: evil in our world. Exhale slowly and put your trust
Speaker 2: in God's power and strength. Know his mighty hands can
Speaker 2: deliver you from anything that tries to you down into
Speaker 2: the pit of destruction and despair. Rest in his salvation,
Speaker 2: knowing you are secure in his hands. Think of a
Speaker 2: time when you doubted God's love for you. Reflect on
Speaker 2: how you felt and what you did when you could
Speaker 2: not feel his love. Confess any sin, Confess any fears
Speaker 2: and doubts you still have. Take a deep breath, Allow
Speaker 2: his forgiveness and love to wash over you. Exhale slowly
Speaker 2: and feel His love flow through your veins, removing your doubts,
Speaker 2: renewing your faith. Think of the time when you felt
Speaker 2: God's love the most. Reflect on that moment. Allow the
Speaker 2: joy of that time to flow into your heart and
Speaker 2: sink into the depths of your soul. Feel your heart
Speaker 2: and spirit be filled with praise for God. Rejoice in
Speaker 2: the unfailing love of the Lord. Rejoice in his faithfulness.
Speaker 2: Thank him for the times he has helped you and
Speaker 2: delivered you. Thank Him for rescuing you and redeeming you
Speaker 2: with his salvation. Think of a person who needs to
Speaker 2: feel God's love to night. Pray he will soften their
Speaker 2: hearts towards him. Pray they will hear his tender whispers
Speaker 2: of love in the darkness of the night. Lift your
Speaker 2: requests to the Lord. Tell him about your struggles. Tell
Speaker 2: him about what you need and what you desire. Know
Speaker 2: he is your helper, deliverer, and provider. Trust him to
Speaker 2: take care of you. Pray for God to guide you
Speaker 2: with his wisdom and understanding. Pray he will lead you
Speaker 2: to a safe, secure path where you can rest in
Speaker 2: His glory and power. Pray for God to provide for
Speaker 2: you in a specific area of your life. Pray you
Speaker 2: will find satisfaction in His provision. Pray for God to
Speaker 2: deliver you from your fears and worries. Pray he will
Speaker 2: keep you in his perfect peace. As you sleep tonight,
Speaker 2: close your eyes and take a deep, cleansing breath. Exhale
Speaker 2: slowly and relax your body, softening every part from your
Speaker 2: head to your fingers and toes. As you relax, find
Speaker 2: comfort in His presence and refreshment in his peace.