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 --> 00:00:16,000 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleepsalm. Teach me your way, Lord, 3 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:22,240 Speaker 1: I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided 4 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:27,520 Speaker 1: to fear your name. So I'm eighty six, Verse eleven. 5 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:34,159 Speaker 1: Gracious God, there is no one like you. You have 6 00:00:34,280 --> 00:00:40,880 Speaker 1: shown favor to the faithful through chaos, calamity, and cultural strife. 7 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:48,479 Speaker 1: I am grateful for your faithfulness and overwhelmed by your goodness. 8 00:00:50,040 --> 00:00:53,080 Speaker 1: My heart beats in tandem with the Psalm of David, 9 00:00:53,159 --> 00:00:58,280 Speaker 1: declaring you are slow to anger and abounding in steadfast 10 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:04,040 Speaker 1: love and faithfulness. Though I am undeserving of your grace, 11 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:11,680 Speaker 1: you pour it out abundantly Tonight, as the sun sets 12 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:17,279 Speaker 1: and the stillness of the night approaches, May all your 13 00:01:17,319 --> 00:01:23,160 Speaker 1: good and gracious deeds flood my memory. I pray my 14 00:01:23,280 --> 00:01:28,200 Speaker 1: heart would rest in a bed of humility, knowing that 15 00:01:28,440 --> 00:01:35,480 Speaker 1: you have dealt with me graciously. There is no amount 16 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:38,800 Speaker 1: of striving or climbing I could ever attempt to climb 17 00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:46,559 Speaker 1: upon your holy mountain. You carry me there with kindness. 18 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:55,760 Speaker 1: So hold me tonight, Lord Jesus, carry me to comfort 19 00:01:56,040 --> 00:02:05,760 Speaker 1: in Jesus' name. Amen, thank you for praying with me. 20 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:12,000 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind 21 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:17,800 Speaker 1: and spirit with tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for 22 00:02:17,919 --> 00:02:23,440 Speaker 1: this devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into 23 00:02:23,480 --> 00:02:39,240 Speaker 1: a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. Thank you for 24 00:02:39,360 --> 00:02:44,240 Speaker 1: joining me, Bishop td Jakes for tonight's episode of the 25 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:50,560 Speaker 1: Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, follow the 26 00:02:50,600 --> 00:02:56,440 Speaker 1: podcast so you never miss a knightly encouragement. 27 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:04,200 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by Prey dot com. 28 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:09,160 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm eighty six. Take a 29 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:14,440 Speaker 2: deep breath through your nose as your belly expands. Lift 30 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:19,880 Speaker 2: your fears and worries to the Lord. Exhale slowly and 31 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:23,680 Speaker 2: relax as the Lord alleviates the stress and tension in 32 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:30,200 Speaker 2: your body. Breathe in and out slowly. Straighten your back, 33 00:03:31,320 --> 00:03:38,480 Speaker 2: Relax your neck and shoulders. Breathe in and out. Allow 34 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:42,120 Speaker 2: the air to flow freely from your lungs throughout your body, 35 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:49,120 Speaker 2: from your head to your toes, replenishing every cell, every muscle, 36 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:56,240 Speaker 2: every joint. Clear your mind and meditate on God's goodness 37 00:03:56,280 --> 00:04:00,520 Speaker 2: and faithfulness. Know He is always here to help you 38 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:05,720 Speaker 2: throughout the day and comfort you throughout the night. Take 39 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:09,800 Speaker 2: a few deep breaths to settle your heart and calm 40 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:12,920 Speaker 2: your mind as you feel the power of His presence. 41 00:04:14,320 --> 00:04:18,320 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and get ready to immerse yourself in 42 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:24,360 Speaker 2: God's word in times of distress. Tonight Palm tells us 43 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:27,719 Speaker 2: to turn to God and put our trust in Him 44 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:30,640 Speaker 2: so that we can find rest in His joy and 45 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:35,599 Speaker 2: peace as we lay down to sleep. Psalm eighty six 46 00:04:35,680 --> 00:04:40,000 Speaker 2: from the King James version says, bow down thine, ear, 47 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:43,920 Speaker 2: O Lord, hear me, for I am poor and needy. 48 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:49,440 Speaker 2: Preserve my soul, for I am holy, O Thou, my God, 49 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:54,279 Speaker 2: Save thy servant that trusteth in THEE. Be merciful unto me, 50 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:59,039 Speaker 2: O Lord, for I cry unto THEE daily, rejoice the 51 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:02,200 Speaker 2: soul of thy sol irvant for unto THEE, O Lord, 52 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:06,080 Speaker 2: do I lift up my soul. For Thou Lord, art 53 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:10,640 Speaker 2: good and ready to forgive and plenteous in mercy unto 54 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:14,479 Speaker 2: all them that call upon THEE. Give ear, O Lord, 55 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:19,400 Speaker 2: unto my prayer, and attend to the voice of my supplications. 56 00:05:19,839 --> 00:05:22,920 Speaker 2: In the day of my trouble, I will call upon THEE, 57 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:27,000 Speaker 2: for thou wilt answer me. Among the gods, there is 58 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:31,159 Speaker 2: none like unto thee O Lord. Neither are there any 59 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:35,360 Speaker 2: works like unto Thy works. All nations whom thou hast 60 00:05:35,360 --> 00:05:39,279 Speaker 2: made shall come and worship before thee O Lord, and 61 00:05:39,360 --> 00:05:44,000 Speaker 2: shall glorify thy name. For thou art great and doest 62 00:05:44,080 --> 00:05:49,200 Speaker 2: wondrous things. Thou art God alone. Teach me thy way, 63 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:53,400 Speaker 2: O Lord, and I will walk in thy truth, unite 64 00:05:53,440 --> 00:05:56,840 Speaker 2: my heart to fear thy name. I will praise thee 65 00:05:56,880 --> 00:06:00,120 Speaker 2: O Lord, my God with all my heart, and I 66 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:04,280 Speaker 2: will glorify thy name for evermore. For great is thy 67 00:06:04,360 --> 00:06:07,800 Speaker 2: mercy toward me. And thou hast delivered my soul from 68 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:12,800 Speaker 2: the lowest Hell, O God. The proud arisen against me, 69 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:16,440 Speaker 2: and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my 70 00:06:16,600 --> 00:06:20,640 Speaker 2: soul and have not set thee before them. But Thou, 71 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:24,440 Speaker 2: O Lord, art a god full of compassion and gracious, 72 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:29,719 Speaker 2: long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. Oh, turn 73 00:06:29,839 --> 00:06:34,160 Speaker 2: unto me and have mercy upon me. Give thy strength 74 00:06:34,240 --> 00:06:37,640 Speaker 2: unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid 75 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:41,839 Speaker 2: Shew me a token for good, that they which hate 76 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:45,640 Speaker 2: me may see it and be ashamed. Because Thou Lord 77 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:50,800 Speaker 2: hast hopen me and comforted me. The Bible reminds us 78 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:55,040 Speaker 2: we can place our trusting God during difficult times because 79 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:59,720 Speaker 2: there is no one like him. He is compassionate and gracious, 80 00:07:00,120 --> 00:07:06,360 Speaker 2: sovtign and strong and loving and faithful. Tonight, let's focus 81 00:07:06,440 --> 00:07:09,480 Speaker 2: on how each of his wonderful traits can comfort us 82 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:14,640 Speaker 2: and help us find rest. Close your eyes and allow 83 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:18,600 Speaker 2: God's grace to wash over you like a spring rain 84 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:23,480 Speaker 2: that refreshes the earth. His grace renews your mind and spirit. 85 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:27,840 Speaker 2: Allow His compassion for you to bring joy to your 86 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:33,400 Speaker 2: heart and lighten your load. Tonight, take a few deep breaths. 87 00:07:34,480 --> 00:07:38,440 Speaker 2: As your heart rate slows down with each breath, feel 88 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:44,160 Speaker 2: your body relax and your mind quiet down. Focus your 89 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:48,720 Speaker 2: thoughts on God's sovereignty. Though he is in complete control 90 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:51,920 Speaker 2: of your world, and only he can do the wondrous 91 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:55,440 Speaker 2: things He has done in your life. Think of all 92 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:59,440 Speaker 2: his mighty deeds you have witnessed. Rejoice in his power 93 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:06,040 Speaker 2: and stress. Breathe in and out slowly. Rest in the 94 00:08:06,080 --> 00:08:12,800 Speaker 2: Lord's strength. Rest safely and securely in his hands. Take 95 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:17,960 Speaker 2: a deep breath as your lungs fill with air. Imagine 96 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:23,840 Speaker 2: God's love filling your chest. Exhale slowly and feel his 97 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:28,239 Speaker 2: love flow through your veins, warming your heart and body. 98 00:08:29,560 --> 00:08:33,760 Speaker 2: Meditate on the Lord's faithfulness. Think of the times he 99 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:39,360 Speaker 2: has helped you, delivered you and comforted you. Allow these 100 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:43,920 Speaker 2: moments to bring you comfort and joy tonight. Rest in 101 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:49,880 Speaker 2: His love for you. Find hope in his faithfulness. Acknowledge 102 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:51,760 Speaker 2: any unconfessed sin. 103 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:52,880 Speaker 1: For the Lord. 104 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:56,760 Speaker 2: Confess any fears and doubts that are keeping you from 105 00:08:56,880 --> 00:09:01,040 Speaker 2: surrendering to him. Ask for the Lord to show you 106 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:06,920 Speaker 2: his mercy and grace. Take a deep breath. Allow his 107 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:14,280 Speaker 2: forgiveness to refresh you. Rejuvenate you. Exhale slowly and release 108 00:09:14,400 --> 00:09:19,120 Speaker 2: any stress and tension in your body. Feel your heart 109 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:23,200 Speaker 2: lighten and your mind calm as you release your sin 110 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:27,120 Speaker 2: and shame to the Lord, who is forgiving and good, 111 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,440 Speaker 2: who is abounding in love to all. 112 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:32,320 Speaker 1: Who call on him. 113 00:09:32,720 --> 00:09:35,920 Speaker 2: Think of a time when God delivered you from your distress. 114 00:09:37,040 --> 00:09:40,400 Speaker 2: Thank Him for the ways he has helped you. Thank 115 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:44,000 Speaker 2: him for the times he has comforted you. Praise his 116 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:46,920 Speaker 2: name for the good things he has done in your life. 117 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:51,600 Speaker 2: Think of someone who needs God to intervene on their 118 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:56,320 Speaker 2: behalf and deliver them from their troubles. Pray they will 119 00:09:56,360 --> 00:10:00,000 Speaker 2: find comfort in his faithfulness and rest in his peace. 120 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:05,560 Speaker 2: Pe Call out to the Lord, lift your requests to him, 121 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:09,840 Speaker 2: Ask him to hear your prayer and to answer. You 122 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:14,760 Speaker 2: know he is always faithful when you call upon him. 123 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:18,920 Speaker 2: Pray for the Lord to teach you his ways. Pray 124 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:21,360 Speaker 2: you will walk with him in his truth all the 125 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:25,440 Speaker 2: days of your life. Pray for his provision in a 126 00:10:25,480 --> 00:10:29,920 Speaker 2: specific area of your life. Pray you will be satisfied 127 00:10:29,960 --> 00:10:34,600 Speaker 2: in his joy and peace. Pray for his protection tonight 128 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:38,960 Speaker 2: as you sleep, Pray he will sustain you with his strength. 129 00:10:40,120 --> 00:10:45,880 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, Exhale slowly, and release any tension 130 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:51,120 Speaker 2: that is still lingering from today. As you relax, allow 131 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:54,560 Speaker 2: God to comfort you and keep you in his perfect 132 00:10:54,679 --> 00:10:56,920 Speaker 2: peace as you rest throughout the night.