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Speaker 1: I'm Bishop td Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind

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Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. Unless the Lord builds

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Speaker 1: the house, they labor in vain, who build it? Unless

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Speaker 1: a lord watches over the city, the watchman guards it

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Speaker 1: in vain. Psalm one twenty seven, Verse one, Gracious God, tonight,

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Speaker 1: I pray for favor. As I drift tonight, laying my

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Speaker 1: head down to rest, I think about all the things

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Speaker 1: I have to do and the things I want to accomplish.

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Speaker 1: The only thing I fear more than failure is succeeding

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Speaker 1: at something without purpose. Unless you are in the work

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Speaker 1: I do, the work is meaningless. I pray that you

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Speaker 1: would reveal what truly matters and give me the diligence

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Speaker 1: to pursue it passionately. I want to honor you in

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Speaker 1: all I do, or else it is done in vain.

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Speaker 1: Give me vision tonight so I might secure a legacy

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Speaker 1: of faithfulness that lasts throughout the generations. Allow opportunities to

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Speaker 1: work diligently for something greater than myself. So I can

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Speaker 1: sleep soundly, knowing I have earned my rest In Jesus' name.

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Speaker 1: I pray, Amen, thank you for praying with me. I'm

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Speaker 1: Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and

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Speaker 1: spirit with Tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this

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Speaker 1: devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a

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Speaker 1: RESTful embrace under His watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me,

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Speaker 1: Bishop td Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Palms podcast.

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Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you

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Speaker 1: never miss a knightly encouragement.

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Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep Song by dot com.

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Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and twenty seven.

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Speaker 2: Begin this meditation by getting in a comfortable position that

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Speaker 2: allows for optimal oxygen flow on your body. Whether you

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Speaker 2: lie down or sit up in a chair. Make sure

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Speaker 2: your back is flat and straight, your chest is open,

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Speaker 2: your shoulders are back, and your hands are resting by

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Speaker 2: your side or on your lap. Take a nice, deep breath.

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Speaker 2: Feel the oxygen fill your lungs. Exhale slowly, and allow

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Speaker 2: the oxygen to circulate throughout your body, healing you and

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Speaker 2: restoring you. Breathe in and out slowly. Open your mind

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Speaker 2: and heart to hear God's word. Take a deep breath,

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Speaker 2: lift your anxious thoughts to God. Exhale slowly and release

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Speaker 2: your fears and worries into his hands. Take another deep breath.

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Speaker 2: Focus on your heartbeat. Focus on controlling your breathing to

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Speaker 2: slow down your heart rate. As you exhale, release the

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Speaker 2: air from your lungs slowly, calming your mind and settling

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Speaker 2: your heart. Prepare to listen to God's word. Tonight's psalm

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Speaker 2: reminds us building a life without God as our foundation

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Speaker 2: is meaningless. When we build our homes, our careers, and

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Speaker 2: our families on the firm foundation of our faith, we

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Speaker 2: can experience His joy and find rest in His provision.

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Speaker 2: Psalm one hundred twenty seven from the King James version says,

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Speaker 2: except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain

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Speaker 2: that build it. Except the Lord keep the city. The

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Speaker 2: watchman waketh, but in vain. It is vain for you

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Speaker 2: to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat

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Speaker 2: the bread of sorrows. For so he giveth his beloved sheep.

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Speaker 2: Low children are a heritage of the Lord, and the

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Speaker 2: fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are

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Speaker 2: in the hand of a mighty man, so are children

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Speaker 2: of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his

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Speaker 2: quiver full of them. They shall not be ashamed, but

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Speaker 2: they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. Anything

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Speaker 2: worth building needs a firm foundation or it will crumble.

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Speaker 2: We all want the right home, the right job, and

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Speaker 2: the right spouse, but first we need to get right

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Speaker 2: with God. Tonight, take some time to meditate on His kingdom,

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Speaker 2: building principles, and commit to building your life on His love, grace,

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Speaker 2: and truth. Take a deep breath, invite the presence of

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Speaker 2: God into your home, your work, and your family. Exhale

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Speaker 2: slowly and surrender your life to God. Let his hands

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Speaker 2: guide you to his path of peace, where you will

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Speaker 2: find rest to refresh your soul, restore your body, and

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Speaker 2: renew your spirit and mind. Breathe in and out slowly.

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Speaker 2: Meditate on His truth. Reflect on the life he is

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Speaker 2: calling you to live. Think about what is important to

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Speaker 2: building God's kingdom, putting your faith and trust in Him,

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Speaker 2: sharing your testimony with others, Investing in your family and

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Speaker 2: the next generation to pass on the faith in the Lord.

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Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, lift your thoughts to God and

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Speaker 2: commit to building your life on the firm foundation of

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Speaker 2: your faith and of His provision. Think of a time

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Speaker 2: when your work or your finances took priority over your

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Speaker 2: faith and family. Reflect on the order of these priorities

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Speaker 2: in your life right now. Ask God for his forgiveness

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Speaker 2: for the times you have put work and money over

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Speaker 2: spending time with Him and your family. Ask Him to

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Speaker 2: help you prioritize your tasks based on what is important

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Speaker 2: to him. Breathe in his mercy and peace. Breathe out

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Speaker 2: your shame and worries. Remember the Lord knows what you need,

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Speaker 2: and he will provide for you when you seek His

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Speaker 2: kingdom and his righteousness. Thank the Lord for all that

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Speaker 2: he has given to you. Thank him for your family

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Speaker 2: and friends. Thank Him for his provision and protection in

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Speaker 2: your life. Think of person who needs God's provision in

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Speaker 2: their life. Pray he will give them what they need

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Speaker 2: for tomorrow, and He will give them peace to help

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Speaker 2: them rest tonight. Call upon the Lord and lift your requests.

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Speaker 2: Ask for his help in accomplishing your daily tasks. Know

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Speaker 2: if you remain in the Lord, you can lead a

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Speaker 2: fruitful life that fully satisfies you and completely fulfills you.

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Speaker 2: Pray for the next generation. Pray God will protect our

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Speaker 2: children from evil and will turn their hearts toward him.

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Speaker 2: Pray for opportunities to invest in the next generation. Pray

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Speaker 2: God will equip you to pass on your faith to

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Speaker 2: the children in your life. Pray for God's provision in

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Speaker 2: your life. Pray you will depend on Him for what

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Speaker 2: you need. And balance your life at home and at work,

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Speaker 2: and make time for recas. Take a deep breath, rest

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Speaker 2: in the provision of the Lord. Exhale slowly and release

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Speaker 2: any stress and tension that is still lingering from today.

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Speaker 2: Relax your neck and shoulders, soften your fingers and toes,

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Speaker 2: close your eyes, and take one more deep, cleansing breath.

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Speaker 2: Be filled with the peace of the Lord. Exhale slowly

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Speaker 2: and allow his peace to help you experience deep, RESTful

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Speaker 2: sleep throughout the night.