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 --> 00:00:15,640 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with tonight's sleep. Psalm. Give thanks to 3 00:00:15,720 --> 00:00:20,120 Speaker 1: the Lord, for he is good, for his loving kindness 4 00:00:20,360 --> 00:00:28,040 Speaker 1: endures forever. Psalm one thirty six, Verse one. Dear Lord, 5 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:34,320 Speaker 1: as I laid down to rest, I am humbled by 6 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:39,559 Speaker 1: your might and power. You created the heavens and the 7 00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:48,320 Speaker 1: earth and all that dwells within your hands, crafted the stars, 8 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:54,200 Speaker 1: and wove the fabric of the universe. Yet you listen 9 00:00:54,400 --> 00:01:01,760 Speaker 1: to my humble prayers and care for me daily. Tonight, 10 00:01:03,080 --> 00:01:09,040 Speaker 1: I thank you for your love that surpasses all understanding. 11 00:01:10,080 --> 00:01:18,319 Speaker 1: Your steadfast love endures forever, and I am grateful for 12 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:27,199 Speaker 1: this gift. As I close my eyes eyes rest, knowing 13 00:01:27,280 --> 00:01:32,560 Speaker 1: that your power is greater than any storm, the thrones 14 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:39,959 Speaker 1: of governments, and the shifting sands of culture. You are 15 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:49,880 Speaker 1: my rock, my salvation, my comfort. May I sleep in peace, 16 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:58,000 Speaker 1: encircled in your loving arms, and wake with renewed strength 17 00:01:59,080 --> 00:02:05,840 Speaker 1: to bring honor unto your name. Thank you, Lord for 18 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:13,960 Speaker 1: your steadfast love that never fades or diminishes. May it 19 00:02:14,200 --> 00:02:28,320 Speaker 1: be my guiding light now and forever more. In Jesus' name, Amen, 20 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:37,160 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes 21 00:02:37,919 --> 00:02:43,000 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's 22 00:02:43,440 --> 00:02:48,440 Speaker 1: Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 23 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:55,880 Speaker 1: Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under 24 00:02:56,080 --> 00:03:09,840 Speaker 1: his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td 25 00:03:10,120 --> 00:03:16,600 Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If 26 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:22,120 Speaker 1: this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never 27 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:25,200 Speaker 1: miss a nightly encouragement. 28 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:33,240 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 29 00:03:33,800 --> 00:03:37,120 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty six. 30 00:03:38,600 --> 00:03:42,960 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. Feel your lungs expand as the 31 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:49,160 Speaker 2: air flows into your body. Exhale slowly and relax your 32 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:54,800 Speaker 2: neck and shoulders. Rest your hands gently by your side, 33 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:59,680 Speaker 2: and release the stress in your muscles and joints as 34 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:05,800 Speaker 2: your body relaxes. Clear your mind of any distractions. Close 35 00:04:05,840 --> 00:04:11,480 Speaker 2: your eyes and reflect on who God is. Remember He 36 00:04:11,680 --> 00:04:17,040 Speaker 2: is your provider and protector. In him, all your needs 37 00:04:17,080 --> 00:04:22,000 Speaker 2: will be met. In his word, your life will be preserved. 38 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:29,440 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Ask God to open your 39 00:04:29,520 --> 00:04:33,520 Speaker 2: mind and heart as you listen to His word. Ask 40 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:36,560 Speaker 2: for his voice to guide you to a safe, quiet 41 00:04:36,680 --> 00:04:42,120 Speaker 2: place where you can rest peacefully throughout the night. The 42 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:48,679 Speaker 2: Bible reminds us God's love never fails. Tonight, find comfort 43 00:04:48,839 --> 00:04:52,240 Speaker 2: in this psalm that tells a beautiful love story of 44 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:58,360 Speaker 2: God pursuing and delivering his people. Psalm one hundred thirty 45 00:04:58,400 --> 00:05:02,800 Speaker 2: six from the King James version says, O give thanks 46 00:05:02,920 --> 00:05:06,400 Speaker 2: unto the Lord, for he is good for his mercy 47 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:11,200 Speaker 2: endureth forever. O give thanks unto the God of Gods 48 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:16,200 Speaker 2: for his mercy endureth forever, O give thanks unto the 49 00:05:16,240 --> 00:05:21,520 Speaker 2: Lord of Lords for his mercy endureth forever, to him 50 00:05:21,560 --> 00:05:26,000 Speaker 2: who alone doeth great wonders for his mercy endureth forever, 51 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:30,640 Speaker 2: to him that by wisdom made the heavens for his 52 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:35,560 Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, to him that stretched out the earth 53 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:40,880 Speaker 2: above the waters for his mercy endureth forever, to him 54 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:46,080 Speaker 2: that made great lights for his mercy endureth forever, the 55 00:05:46,120 --> 00:05:49,920 Speaker 2: sun to rule by day for his mercy endureth forever, 56 00:05:50,600 --> 00:05:53,719 Speaker 2: the moon and stars to rule by night for his 57 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:58,159 Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, to him that smote Egypt in their 58 00:05:58,200 --> 00:06:03,000 Speaker 2: first born for his mercy endureth forever and brought out 59 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:07,760 Speaker 2: Israel from among them for his mercy endureth forever, with 60 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:11,039 Speaker 2: a strong hand and with a stretched out arm, for 61 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:15,640 Speaker 2: his mercy endureth forever to him, which divided the Red 62 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:20,800 Speaker 2: Sea into parts for his mercy endureth forever, and made 63 00:06:20,880 --> 00:06:23,680 Speaker 2: Israel to pass through the midst of it for his 64 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:28,480 Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in 65 00:06:28,560 --> 00:06:33,080 Speaker 2: the Red Sea for his mercy endureth forever to him, 66 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:36,800 Speaker 2: which led his people through the wilderness for his mercy 67 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:42,159 Speaker 2: endureth forever. To him, which smote great kings for his 68 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:48,320 Speaker 2: mercy endureth forever, and slew famous kings for his mercy 69 00:06:48,520 --> 00:06:54,839 Speaker 2: endureth forever, Scion King of Amorites, for his mercy endureth forever, 70 00:06:55,880 --> 00:07:00,159 Speaker 2: and og the King of Bashan, for his mercy endureth forever, 71 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:04,400 Speaker 2: and gave their land for un heritage for his mercy 72 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:09,720 Speaker 2: endureth forever, even an heritage unto Israel, his servant, for 73 00:07:09,840 --> 00:07:14,200 Speaker 2: his mercy endureth forever, who remembered us in our low 74 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:19,200 Speaker 2: estate for his mercy endureth forever, and hath redeemed us 75 00:07:19,200 --> 00:07:24,080 Speaker 2: from our enemies for his mercy endureth forever, Who giveth 76 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:29,440 Speaker 2: food to all flesh for his mercy. Endureth forever. Oh, 77 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:33,400 Speaker 2: give thanks unto the God of Heaven for his mercy. 78 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:40,120 Speaker 2: Endureth forever. Meditate on the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord. 79 00:07:41,160 --> 00:07:45,080 Speaker 2: Meditate on his love that never ends and his mercy 80 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:49,440 Speaker 2: that is new every morning. As you focus your thoughts 81 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:52,920 Speaker 2: on God, your heart and mind will be filled with 82 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:56,520 Speaker 2: his joy and peace, and you will find rest for 83 00:07:56,640 --> 00:08:03,400 Speaker 2: your body and soul. Breathe in and out slowly, close 84 00:08:03,520 --> 00:08:07,960 Speaker 2: your eyes and imagine a dark night sky filled with 85 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:13,600 Speaker 2: twinkling stars and a bright full moon. Marvel at the 86 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:17,920 Speaker 2: beauty of the sky and the stars. Rejoice in the 87 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:22,760 Speaker 2: wondrous creation of the Lord. Know his light guides you 88 00:08:22,840 --> 00:08:25,960 Speaker 2: in the day and shines upon you in the night, 89 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:31,400 Speaker 2: reminding you of his presence, reminding you he is with 90 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:35,200 Speaker 2: you on the brightest of days and on the darkest 91 00:08:35,280 --> 00:08:41,120 Speaker 2: of nights. Take a deep breath as your chest rises. 92 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:46,360 Speaker 2: Visualize the Lord rising against the enemy and delivering you 93 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:51,760 Speaker 2: from the evil in our world. Exhale slowly and put 94 00:08:51,800 --> 00:08:56,720 Speaker 2: your trust in God's power and strength. Know his mighty 95 00:08:56,800 --> 00:09:00,320 Speaker 2: hands can deliver you from anything that tries to you 96 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:05,640 Speaker 2: down into the pit of destruction and despair. Rest in 97 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:11,480 Speaker 2: his salvation, knowing you are secure in his hands. Think 98 00:09:11,520 --> 00:09:14,200 Speaker 2: of a time when you doubted God's love for you. 99 00:09:15,160 --> 00:09:18,319 Speaker 2: Reflect on how you felt and what you did when 100 00:09:18,360 --> 00:09:24,000 Speaker 2: you could not feel his love. Confess any sin, Confess 101 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:29,320 Speaker 2: any fears and doubts you still have. Take a deep breath, 102 00:09:30,559 --> 00:09:35,719 Speaker 2: Allow his forgiveness and love to wash over you. Exhale 103 00:09:35,760 --> 00:09:41,079 Speaker 2: slowly and feel His love flow through your veins, removing 104 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:46,600 Speaker 2: your doubts, renewing your faith. Think of the time when 105 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:51,080 Speaker 2: you felt God's love the most. Reflect on that moment. 106 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:55,720 Speaker 2: Allow the joy of that time to flow into your 107 00:09:55,760 --> 00:10:00,960 Speaker 2: heart and sink into the depths of your soul. Feel 108 00:10:01,040 --> 00:10:05,199 Speaker 2: your heart and spirit be filled with praise for God. 109 00:10:06,400 --> 00:10:11,199 Speaker 2: Rejoice in the unfailing love of the Lord. Rejoice in 110 00:10:11,280 --> 00:10:15,440 Speaker 2: his faithfulness. Thank him for the times he has helped 111 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:19,839 Speaker 2: you and delivered you. Thank Him for rescuing you and 112 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:24,800 Speaker 2: redeeming you with his salvation. Think of a person who 113 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:29,000 Speaker 2: needs to feel God's love to night. Pray he will 114 00:10:29,040 --> 00:10:33,120 Speaker 2: soften their hearts towards him. Pray they will hear his 115 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:36,360 Speaker 2: tender whispers of love in the darkness of the night. 116 00:10:38,040 --> 00:10:43,000 Speaker 2: Lift your requests to the Lord. Tell him about your struggles. 117 00:10:43,880 --> 00:10:47,000 Speaker 2: Tell him about what you need and what you desire. 118 00:10:48,360 --> 00:10:54,680 Speaker 2: Know he is your helper, deliverer, and provider. Trust him 119 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:59,040 Speaker 2: to take care of you. Pray for God to guide 120 00:10:59,080 --> 00:11:03,320 Speaker 2: you with his wisdom and understanding. Pray he will lead 121 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:07,080 Speaker 2: you to a safe, secure path where you can rest 122 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:12,040 Speaker 2: in His glory and power. Pray for God to provide 123 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:16,199 Speaker 2: for you in a specific area of your life. Pray 124 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:21,520 Speaker 2: you will find satisfaction in His provision. Pray for God 125 00:11:21,600 --> 00:11:25,760 Speaker 2: to deliver you from your fears and worries. Pray he 126 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:29,360 Speaker 2: will keep you in his perfect peace. As you sleep tonight, 127 00:11:30,960 --> 00:11:37,120 Speaker 2: close your eyes and take a deep, cleansing breath. Exhale 128 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:43,559 Speaker 2: slowly and relax your body, softening every part from your 129 00:11:43,640 --> 00:11:49,680 Speaker 2: head to your fingers and toes. As you relax, find 130 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:54,120 Speaker 2: comfort in His presence and refreshment in his peace.