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 --> 00:00:15,440 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Some trust in 3 00:00:15,640 --> 00:00:19,919 Speaker 1: chariots and some in horses, but we trust the name 4 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:29,160 Speaker 1: of the Lord, our God, Psalm twenty verse seven. Dear Lord, 5 00:00:30,360 --> 00:00:34,760 Speaker 1: While some may put their trust in governments, I will 6 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:41,120 Speaker 1: put my trust in you alone. I know you set 7 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:47,479 Speaker 1: the course of history, and I rest assured in your plans. 8 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:54,960 Speaker 1: When I find myself distressed and disquieted, please bring me peace. 9 00:00:56,480 --> 00:01:01,040 Speaker 1: Remind me that although the world brings tragedy and struggle, 10 00:01:01,600 --> 00:01:07,760 Speaker 1: you offer comfort and victory. I do not want to 11 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:12,280 Speaker 1: be ignorant of the world's issues. Instead, I want to 12 00:01:12,319 --> 00:01:18,720 Speaker 1: be a part of the solution, ultimately striving to glorify You. 13 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:27,440 Speaker 1: As I rest tonight, give me dreams of bringing your 14 00:01:27,680 --> 00:01:33,119 Speaker 1: kingdom here on earth. Give me the ambition to see 15 00:01:33,160 --> 00:01:39,800 Speaker 1: the hope of Heaven manifest in every facet of the world. 16 00:01:41,400 --> 00:01:51,480 Speaker 1: In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, Thank you for praying 17 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:57,400 Speaker 1: with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind 18 00:01:57,480 --> 00:02:03,080 Speaker 1: your mind and spirit with tonight It's sleep Psalm. Prepare 19 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:07,080 Speaker 1: your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms 20 00:02:07,920 --> 00:02:15,880 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:28,960 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:35,480 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:42,440 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:50,400 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep psalm by pray dot Com. 25 00:02:51,040 --> 00:02:56,359 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm twenty. Invite God's presence 26 00:02:56,440 --> 00:03:02,040 Speaker 2: as you prepare to sleep. Relax your body. Release any 27 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:06,360 Speaker 2: stress and tension in your body, and rest your arms 28 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:11,440 Speaker 2: gently by your side. Close your eyes and breathe in 29 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:17,919 Speaker 2: and out slowly. Clear your mind and focus on God's strength. 30 00:03:19,080 --> 00:03:22,560 Speaker 2: Know his mighty hands can uphold you throughout the day. 31 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:27,880 Speaker 2: Know his hands can sustain you through the night. Know 32 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:31,400 Speaker 2: He is strong enough to carry the weight of your 33 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:37,480 Speaker 2: burdens from today. With your next exhale, surrender your stress 34 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:41,360 Speaker 2: and anxiety to Him and find rest in his arms. 35 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:47,720 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your chest rise and 36 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:52,920 Speaker 2: fall with each breath. When you breathe in, allow your 37 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:57,760 Speaker 2: lungs to completely fill with air before exhaling. When you 38 00:03:57,840 --> 00:04:02,360 Speaker 2: breathe out, focus on relaxing any area that is still 39 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:09,080 Speaker 2: tense and stiff. Relax your neck and shoulders. As your 40 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:14,000 Speaker 2: body relaxes, focus on opening your mind and heart to 41 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:19,279 Speaker 2: hear God's voice. Listen to your heart beat and focus 42 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:25,680 Speaker 2: on breathing in and out slowly until your heart rate 43 00:04:25,839 --> 00:04:30,960 Speaker 2: slows down. As you get ready to meditate on God's word, 44 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:36,400 Speaker 2: ask for him to speak to you tonight. Allow his 45 00:04:36,520 --> 00:04:42,640 Speaker 2: word to comfort you and bring you rest tonight. Find 46 00:04:42,760 --> 00:04:47,640 Speaker 2: rest by putting your trust in God. The Bible tells us, 47 00:04:48,080 --> 00:04:51,560 Speaker 2: if you place your confidence in him, he can help 48 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:56,279 Speaker 2: you rise above your circumstances and bring joy and hope 49 00:04:56,400 --> 00:05:01,679 Speaker 2: to your heart. Psalm twenty from the King's Dames version says, 50 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:05,839 Speaker 2: the Lord hear thee in the day of trouble the 51 00:05:05,960 --> 00:05:09,840 Speaker 2: name of the God of Jacob, defend thee. Send THEE 52 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:13,760 Speaker 2: help from the sanctuary, and strengthen THEE out of zion. 53 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:20,360 Speaker 2: Remember all thy offerings and accept thy burnt sacrifice. Selah, 54 00:05:21,560 --> 00:05:25,560 Speaker 2: grant THEE according to thine own heart, and fulfill all 55 00:05:25,640 --> 00:05:30,839 Speaker 2: thy counsel. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in 56 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:34,280 Speaker 2: the name of our God, we will set up our banners. 57 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:40,240 Speaker 2: The Lord fulfill all thy petitions. Now know I that 58 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:44,200 Speaker 2: the Lord saveth his anointed, he will hear him from 59 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:47,719 Speaker 2: his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. 60 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:53,440 Speaker 2: Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we 61 00:05:53,600 --> 00:05:58,000 Speaker 2: will remember the name of the Lord, our God. They 62 00:05:58,040 --> 00:06:01,919 Speaker 2: are brought down and fallen, but we are risen and 63 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:07,400 Speaker 2: stand upright Save Lord. Let the King hear us when 64 00:06:07,440 --> 00:06:12,799 Speaker 2: we call. God's word tells us we can overcome any 65 00:06:12,880 --> 00:06:17,320 Speaker 2: difficulty that comes our way. We can find joy and 66 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:21,039 Speaker 2: peace as we prepare for sleep to night, knowing the 67 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:25,520 Speaker 2: Lord will give us victory and success over our troubles. 68 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:30,000 Speaker 2: Let's clear our minds and let go of any worry 69 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:34,680 Speaker 2: and anxiety that might keep us from experiencing deep, RESTful sleep. 70 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:40,839 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, allow your chest to fully expand 71 00:06:41,920 --> 00:06:44,960 Speaker 2: allow God's joy to fill you and his peace to 72 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:51,799 Speaker 2: wash over you. Exhale slowly, releasing any tension in your body. 73 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:59,200 Speaker 2: Clear your mind of any distractions. Breathe in and out. 74 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:04,680 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and imagine the Lord extinguishing your fears 75 00:07:05,279 --> 00:07:10,720 Speaker 2: and standing above your circumstances. Imagine him holding you up 76 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:14,440 Speaker 2: with the power of his right hand, not letting any 77 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:19,840 Speaker 2: of your troubles or worries reach you. Breathe in and 78 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:25,880 Speaker 2: out as you open your eyes, keep your thoughts focused 79 00:07:25,960 --> 00:07:29,280 Speaker 2: on God and his power to rescue you and save you. 80 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:35,160 Speaker 2: Take comfort in knowing you are never alone. Allow his 81 00:07:35,320 --> 00:07:40,640 Speaker 2: presence to calm your mind and soothe your soul. Breathe 82 00:07:40,640 --> 00:07:45,920 Speaker 2: in and out. Think of a time when you did 83 00:07:45,960 --> 00:07:49,640 Speaker 2: not put your trust in God, when your confidence in 84 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:55,360 Speaker 2: him waned. Confess your struggles with trusting him. Ask him 85 00:07:55,400 --> 00:08:00,120 Speaker 2: to renew your faith in him. Breathe in slowly and 86 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:04,640 Speaker 2: be filled with His mercy and grace. As you breathe out. 87 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:09,400 Speaker 2: Let go of your guilt and shame. Let go of 88 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:14,360 Speaker 2: any doubts you may have. Surrender to God's love and 89 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:20,880 Speaker 2: find inner peace and rest. Rejoice in His name. Praise 90 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:25,480 Speaker 2: God for the times he has helped you overcome difficult circumstances. 91 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:29,000 Speaker 2: Praise him for the times he has delivered you from 92 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:33,160 Speaker 2: the enemy. Praise him for the times he has answered 93 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:37,920 Speaker 2: your prayers. Think of someone who needs courage to fight 94 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:41,760 Speaker 2: a battle they are facing. Pray they will put their 95 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:45,600 Speaker 2: confidence in God and allow him to provide what they 96 00:08:45,679 --> 00:08:52,520 Speaker 2: need to succeed. Lay your requests before God. Cast all 97 00:08:52,559 --> 00:08:57,480 Speaker 2: your cares and anxieties on him. The Bible assures us 98 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:02,320 Speaker 2: he answers our prayers. Find peace in knowing God will 99 00:09:02,320 --> 00:09:07,679 Speaker 2: help you overcome your difficulties. Pray over a fear or 100 00:09:07,720 --> 00:09:11,760 Speaker 2: an anxiety that is keeping you awake at night. Pray 101 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:15,199 Speaker 2: God will help you conquer your fear and let go 102 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:20,199 Speaker 2: of your anxiety so that you may sleep peacefully. Pray 103 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:24,720 Speaker 2: you will find confidence in God during difficult times. Pray 104 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:29,280 Speaker 2: his confidence will give you rest. Pray God will give 105 00:09:29,320 --> 00:09:31,800 Speaker 2: you the desires of your heart that align with his 106 00:09:33,080 --> 00:09:35,800 Speaker 2: Pray his joy will stay with you through the night. 107 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:42,840 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension 108 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:47,400 Speaker 2: and stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your 109 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:52,679 Speaker 2: neck and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle. 110 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:58,520 Speaker 2: As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul 111 00:09:59,200 --> 00:10:01,880 Speaker 2: and bring you peace. Pease to help you rest through 112 00:10:01,920 --> 00:10:02,320 Speaker 2: the night.