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 --> 00:00:15,400 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm. The works of 3 00:00:15,480 --> 00:00:22,000 Speaker 1: his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are 4 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:31,160 Speaker 1: sure Psalm one eleven, verse seven. Dear God, I come 5 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:36,680 Speaker 1: before you tonight humbly, recognizing that I am in constant 6 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:42,440 Speaker 1: need of you. I pray for serenity and sober thoughts. 7 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:47,760 Speaker 1: Knowing that my desires and fears often cloud my mind. 8 00:00:50,360 --> 00:00:54,320 Speaker 1: Help me to see clearly and to have the strength 9 00:00:54,360 --> 00:00:59,400 Speaker 1: to resist temptation. I also ask for a healthy fear 10 00:00:59,680 --> 00:01:04,840 Speaker 1: of me You Lord. May I always remember that you 11 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:11,080 Speaker 1: are in control and that my decisions have consequences. May 12 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:15,840 Speaker 1: this fear keep me from straying down a path of 13 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:22,240 Speaker 1: lawlessness that leads me away from your love. And finally, 14 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:29,080 Speaker 1: I ask for wisdom. May I seek your guidance in 15 00:01:29,280 --> 00:01:32,520 Speaker 1: every decision I make, and may I be open to 16 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:38,600 Speaker 1: the lessons you have for me. Thank you God for 17 00:01:38,720 --> 00:01:44,280 Speaker 1: your steadfast love and your unending grace. I trust in 18 00:01:44,440 --> 00:01:50,840 Speaker 1: you and know that you will guide me always. In Jesus' name, 19 00:01:50,960 --> 00:02:01,840 Speaker 1: I pray, Amen, Thank you for pray with me. I'm 20 00:02:01,880 --> 00:02:07,240 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind and 21 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:12,800 Speaker 1: spirit with Tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this 22 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:18,360 Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a 23 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:34,720 Speaker 1: RESTful embrace under his watchful arms. Thank you for joining me, 24 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:41,120 Speaker 1: Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. 25 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:47,640 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 26 00:02:47,919 --> 00:02:51,280 Speaker 1: never miss a knightly encouragement. 27 00:02:54,040 --> 00:02:59,600 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For Tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 28 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:04,720 Speaker 2: You will be meditating on Psalm one eleven. Be still 29 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:09,399 Speaker 2: before the Lord and know he is the powerful, almighty 30 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:13,600 Speaker 2: God that created the world and that has sustained his 31 00:03:13,760 --> 00:03:19,640 Speaker 2: people throughout generations. Invite the presence of this awesome and 32 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:23,720 Speaker 2: amazing God as you prepare to meditate on his word. 33 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:28,280 Speaker 2: Ask for him to help open your mind and heart 34 00:03:28,360 --> 00:03:31,880 Speaker 2: to hear his word and to help you relax to 35 00:03:31,960 --> 00:03:32,960 Speaker 2: find rest in Him. 36 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:33,359 Speaker 1: To night. 37 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:38,720 Speaker 2: Get in a comfortable position. You can lie down flat 38 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:41,960 Speaker 2: on your back or sit straight up in a chair 39 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:46,320 Speaker 2: with your shoulders back. Rest your hands gently by your 40 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:51,200 Speaker 2: side or in your lap. Breathe in and out slowly 41 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:56,080 Speaker 2: through your nose. With each breath. Feel your heart rate 42 00:03:56,240 --> 00:04:02,000 Speaker 2: slow down and your chest open up. Focus on opening 43 00:04:02,040 --> 00:04:06,560 Speaker 2: your mind to receive God's word. Take a deep breath, 44 00:04:07,720 --> 00:04:13,280 Speaker 2: lift your anxious thoughts to the Lord. Exhale slowly and 45 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:18,080 Speaker 2: feel God lift your burdens. Calm in your mind, heart 46 00:04:18,320 --> 00:04:23,560 Speaker 2: and body. Close your eyes and take a few deep 47 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:28,000 Speaker 2: breaths until all your stress and anxiety has been surrendered 48 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:32,359 Speaker 2: to God and you are ready to listen to tonight's psalm. 49 00:04:33,120 --> 00:04:36,479 Speaker 2: The Bible reminds us we can put our trust in 50 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:40,239 Speaker 2: God because of the wonderful works He has done since 51 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:45,479 Speaker 2: the creation of this world. Tonight, let us acknowledge the 52 00:04:45,560 --> 00:04:49,680 Speaker 2: goodness of God and allow his praise to fill our 53 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:54,520 Speaker 2: hearts with joy. Psalm one eleven from the King James 54 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:59,279 Speaker 2: version says, praise ye the Lord. I will praise the 55 00:04:59,360 --> 00:05:02,400 Speaker 2: Lord with my whole heart in the assembly of the 56 00:05:02,520 --> 00:05:06,640 Speaker 2: Upright and in the congregation. The works of the Lord 57 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:10,640 Speaker 2: are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 58 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:16,240 Speaker 2: His work is honorable and glorious, and his righteous endureth forever. 59 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:20,599 Speaker 2: He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered. The 60 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:24,640 Speaker 2: Lord is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given 61 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:27,880 Speaker 2: meet unto them that fear him. He will ever be 62 00:05:28,040 --> 00:05:31,919 Speaker 2: mindful of his covenant. He Hath shewed his people the 63 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:34,839 Speaker 2: power of his works, that he may give them the 64 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:38,520 Speaker 2: heritage of the Heathen. The works of his hands are 65 00:05:38,640 --> 00:05:43,880 Speaker 2: verity and judgment. All his commandments are sure. They stand 66 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:48,760 Speaker 2: fast forever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 67 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:53,120 Speaker 2: He sent redemption unto his people. He Hath commanded his 68 00:05:53,160 --> 00:05:58,640 Speaker 2: covenant forever. Holy and reverend is his name. The fear 69 00:05:58,720 --> 00:06:02,480 Speaker 2: of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a good understanding. 70 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:07,719 Speaker 2: Have all they that do his commandments. His praise endureth forever. 71 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:13,839 Speaker 2: Meditate on the wonderful works of the Lord. Reflect on 72 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:19,640 Speaker 2: his power, Take delight in his faithfulness. Praise the Lord 73 00:06:19,720 --> 00:06:23,280 Speaker 2: with your heart and allow his joy to nourish your 74 00:06:23,320 --> 00:06:29,040 Speaker 2: body and renew your spirit and mind. Take a deep breath, 75 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:36,039 Speaker 2: be filled with his glory and majesty. Exhale slowly and 76 00:06:36,200 --> 00:06:40,400 Speaker 2: allow his glory to warm your body and lighten your heart. 77 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:45,599 Speaker 2: Feel secure in His righteousness and feel safe in His 78 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:52,360 Speaker 2: glorious presence. Take another deep breath. As your lungs fill 79 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:57,239 Speaker 2: with air, Imagine God filling you with everything you need. 80 00:06:58,640 --> 00:07:04,120 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and allow His provision to satisfy your bones 81 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:08,919 Speaker 2: and your soul. Allow his bread to sustain you throughout 82 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:13,040 Speaker 2: the day, and his word to sustain you throughout the night. 83 00:07:14,680 --> 00:07:17,480 Speaker 2: Think of a time when you followed your own path 84 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:23,680 Speaker 2: and did not keep God's commands. Acknowledge any unconfessed sin. 85 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:29,720 Speaker 2: Ask for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask him to reveal any 86 00:07:29,760 --> 00:07:33,400 Speaker 2: ways you need to turn away from, and any areas 87 00:07:33,440 --> 00:07:37,400 Speaker 2: in your life you need to dedicate to him. Repent 88 00:07:37,960 --> 00:07:42,640 Speaker 2: and allow his wisdom to guide you. Take a deep breath. 89 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:48,560 Speaker 2: Allow God's righteousness to vindicate you. Allow His love and 90 00:07:48,760 --> 00:07:54,200 Speaker 2: grace to redeem you as you exhale. Release any shame 91 00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:58,720 Speaker 2: your feeling. Know He has already rescued. 92 00:07:58,240 --> 00:07:59,520 Speaker 1: You and redeemed you. 93 00:08:01,120 --> 00:08:06,080 Speaker 2: Rejoice in His holy and awesome name. Praise his salvation. 94 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:10,040 Speaker 2: Praise him for the mighty deeds he has done for you. 95 00:08:11,120 --> 00:08:15,560 Speaker 2: Thank him for always working on your behalf. Thank him 96 00:08:15,600 --> 00:08:19,560 Speaker 2: for the ways he has provided for you. Think of 97 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:23,000 Speaker 2: a person who needs to be reminded of God's promises. 98 00:08:24,160 --> 00:08:27,760 Speaker 2: Pray God will draw their heart toward him and will 99 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:31,080 Speaker 2: remind them of who He is and who they are 100 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:35,319 Speaker 2: to him. Pray they will be satisfied with His love 101 00:08:35,960 --> 00:08:41,520 Speaker 2: and be transformed by his grace. Tonight, we can pray 102 00:08:41,679 --> 00:08:45,240 Speaker 2: to the same God that parted the Red Sea, the 103 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:49,760 Speaker 2: same God who healed diseases and blindness, and the same 104 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:53,000 Speaker 2: God who was willing to do miraculous things for you 105 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:58,000 Speaker 2: to day. Be bold and confident as you approach the 106 00:08:58,040 --> 00:09:02,839 Speaker 2: Lord tonight and play your requests before the Almighty God. 107 00:09:04,480 --> 00:09:08,280 Speaker 2: Pray for God to give you wisdom. Pray he will 108 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:12,480 Speaker 2: help you follow his commandments and have a good understanding 109 00:09:12,559 --> 00:09:17,720 Speaker 2: of His kingdom and our world. Pray for God to 110 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:21,839 Speaker 2: provide for you in a specific area of your life. 111 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:25,160 Speaker 2: Pray you will not worry and put your trust in 112 00:09:25,280 --> 00:09:29,600 Speaker 2: Him as you wait for his provision. Pray for God 113 00:09:29,679 --> 00:09:33,839 Speaker 2: to protect you as you sleep. Pray he will refresh 114 00:09:33,880 --> 00:09:40,240 Speaker 2: your mind, body, and soul with his presence. Tonight, Breathe 115 00:09:40,360 --> 00:09:45,720 Speaker 2: in and out slowly. Trust God to provide for you. 116 00:09:46,760 --> 00:09:50,680 Speaker 2: Trust Him to keep you safe through the night. With 117 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:56,200 Speaker 2: your next exhale, surrender any stress and anxiety that is 118 00:09:56,240 --> 00:10:01,319 Speaker 2: still lingering from today. Surrender your life to the Lord. 119 00:10:02,760 --> 00:10:07,600 Speaker 2: In this sweet surrender. Rest in His mighty hands and 120 00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:12,000 Speaker 2: find peaceful rest that will restore you and rejuvenate you 121 00:10:12,120 --> 00:10:13,560 Speaker 2: for tomorrow.