1 00:00:03,160 --> 00:00:08,320 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwine your mind 2 00:00:08,640 --> 00:00:15,280 Speaker 1: and spirit with Tonight's Sleep Psalm. A man that has 3 00:00:15,440 --> 00:00:20,960 Speaker 1: richest without understanding is like the animals that perish, Psalm 4 00:00:21,320 --> 00:00:29,280 Speaker 1: forty nine, Verse twenty. Heavenly Father, Holy God, and King 5 00:00:29,400 --> 00:00:35,080 Speaker 1: of Glory, you hold justice and eternity in the palm 6 00:00:35,240 --> 00:00:39,239 Speaker 1: of your hands. There's no wealth I could accumulate to 7 00:00:39,280 --> 00:00:43,360 Speaker 1: bring me peace or financial gain that would give me salvation. 8 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:49,440 Speaker 1: My soul is dependent on your grace, and your grace 9 00:00:50,040 --> 00:00:58,040 Speaker 1: alone at night. Worries about finances and security can consume me. 10 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:02,760 Speaker 1: But you are the only one who gives me safety 11 00:01:03,160 --> 00:01:07,800 Speaker 1: in times of trouble. I do not rest tonight with 12 00:01:07,959 --> 00:01:15,320 Speaker 1: peace in my finances, but in your faithfulness. There is 13 00:01:15,400 --> 00:01:20,319 Speaker 1: no material possession I will carry with me into eternity, 14 00:01:21,480 --> 00:01:26,640 Speaker 1: but the treasure I have in You will last forever. 15 00:01:28,360 --> 00:01:33,280 Speaker 1: I rest in that truth tonight, Lord, in your holy 16 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:48,080 Speaker 1: and precious name, I pray Amen, Thank you for praying 17 00:01:48,120 --> 00:01:53,320 Speaker 1: with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to 18 00:01:53,480 --> 00:01:59,640 Speaker 1: unwine your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare 19 00:01:59,680 --> 00:02:03,640 Speaker 1: your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 20 00:02:04,520 --> 00:02:12,160 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 21 00:02:21,240 --> 00:02:25,639 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 22 00:02:25,720 --> 00:02:32,160 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 23 00:02:32,680 --> 00:02:39,120 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 24 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:47,200 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep psalm by pray dot com. 25 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm forty nine. Before we 26 00:02:52,320 --> 00:02:56,880 Speaker 2: listen to Tonight's palm. We need to prepare to receive God's 27 00:02:56,919 --> 00:03:02,520 Speaker 2: word as truth. Let's open up our chest, open up 28 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:07,920 Speaker 2: our heart, open up our mind. Lie down flat on 29 00:03:08,040 --> 00:03:12,000 Speaker 2: your back with your arms gently by your side. Take 30 00:03:12,040 --> 00:03:17,079 Speaker 2: a deep breath. Focus on relaxing your neck and shoulders. 31 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:24,240 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release any tension in your body. With 32 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:29,160 Speaker 2: the next series of breaths, focus on slowing your heart rate. 33 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:36,240 Speaker 2: Be still in your quiet place, close your eyes and 34 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:44,040 Speaker 2: take six long, deep breaths. Focus on your heartbeat. With 35 00:03:44,240 --> 00:03:50,200 Speaker 2: each long deep breath, Notice how your heart rate slows down. 36 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:55,440 Speaker 2: Calming your mind and relaxing your body to prepare you 37 00:03:55,640 --> 00:04:01,600 Speaker 2: for sleep. Open your eyes and look around your space. 38 00:04:02,880 --> 00:04:07,400 Speaker 2: Look at all the possessions you hold. Dear now, close 39 00:04:07,440 --> 00:04:11,920 Speaker 2: your eyes and imagine the eternal treasures. Waiting for you 40 00:04:12,040 --> 00:04:16,479 Speaker 2: in heaven, in the space your gracious, loving Father has 41 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:21,839 Speaker 2: provided for you. Find joy and satisfaction in his salvation. 42 00:04:23,040 --> 00:04:26,720 Speaker 2: Find hope in his word, and rest in his hands. 43 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:33,920 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. The Bible reminds us riches 44 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:38,000 Speaker 2: on earth are temporary, but the riches we store in 45 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:43,440 Speaker 2: heaven are eternal. Tonight, Let's put our hope and trust 46 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:49,120 Speaker 2: in God rather than the things of this world. Psalm 47 00:04:49,200 --> 00:04:53,120 Speaker 2: forty nine from the King James version says, hear this, 48 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:57,800 Speaker 2: all ye people, give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world, 49 00:04:58,240 --> 00:05:03,119 Speaker 2: both low and high, rich and poor. Together, my mouth 50 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:06,760 Speaker 2: shall speak of wisdom, and the meditation of my heart 51 00:05:06,839 --> 00:05:11,080 Speaker 2: shall be of understanding. I will incline mine ear to 52 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:15,159 Speaker 2: a parable I will open my dark saying upon the harp, 53 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:19,720 Speaker 2: wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when 54 00:05:19,760 --> 00:05:23,840 Speaker 2: the iniquity of my heels shall compass me About They 55 00:05:23,920 --> 00:05:26,840 Speaker 2: that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the 56 00:05:26,920 --> 00:05:30,839 Speaker 2: multitude of their riches, none of them can by any 57 00:05:30,920 --> 00:05:34,920 Speaker 2: means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom 58 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:38,560 Speaker 2: for him. For the redemption of their soul is precious. 59 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:43,880 Speaker 2: And it seeth forever that he should still live forever 60 00:05:44,160 --> 00:05:48,719 Speaker 2: and not see corruption. For he seeth that wise men die. 61 00:05:49,440 --> 00:05:53,240 Speaker 2: Likewise the fool and the brutish person perish and leave 62 00:05:53,279 --> 00:05:57,880 Speaker 2: their wealth to others. Their inward thought is that their 63 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:03,560 Speaker 2: houses shall continue forever, and their dwelling places to all generations. 64 00:06:04,160 --> 00:06:09,599 Speaker 2: They call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless, man, 65 00:06:09,760 --> 00:06:13,920 Speaker 2: being in honor, abateth not he is like the beasts 66 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:18,920 Speaker 2: that perish. This their way is their folly. Yet their 67 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:24,239 Speaker 2: posterity approve their saying, Silah, like sheep, they are laid 68 00:06:24,279 --> 00:06:27,839 Speaker 2: in the grave. Death shall feed on them, and the 69 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:31,680 Speaker 2: upright shall have dominion over them in the morning, and 70 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:34,799 Speaker 2: their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling. 71 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:38,560 Speaker 2: But God will redeem my soul from the power of 72 00:06:38,600 --> 00:06:44,520 Speaker 2: the grave, for he shall receive me. Silah. Be not 73 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:48,240 Speaker 2: thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory 74 00:06:48,279 --> 00:06:52,240 Speaker 2: of his house is increased, For when he dieth, he 75 00:06:52,400 --> 00:06:57,600 Speaker 2: shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him. 76 00:06:57,880 --> 00:07:00,960 Speaker 2: Though while he lived, he blest his soul, and men 77 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:06,080 Speaker 2: will praise thee. When thou doest well to thyself, he 78 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:09,840 Speaker 2: shall go to the generation of his fathers. They shall 79 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:14,440 Speaker 2: never see light. Man that is honor and understandeth not 80 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:25,080 Speaker 2: is like the beasts that perish in our world. So 81 00:07:25,320 --> 00:07:28,920 Speaker 2: many wealthy people are praised and exalted because of their 82 00:07:28,960 --> 00:07:34,000 Speaker 2: personal accomplishments and worldly success, But the Bible warns us 83 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:37,520 Speaker 2: not to put too much trust in ourselves and too 84 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:43,120 Speaker 2: much value and worldly treasures. The Psalmest beautifully reminds us 85 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:46,520 Speaker 2: we will all face death and decay in this world, 86 00:07:47,320 --> 00:07:49,960 Speaker 2: but only those who put their trust in the Lord 87 00:07:50,080 --> 00:07:54,560 Speaker 2: will be redeemed and restored for eternity. So let's put 88 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:57,880 Speaker 2: our hope and trust in the Lord and focus on 89 00:07:57,960 --> 00:08:01,920 Speaker 2: the bright future we have with him. Take a deep 90 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:09,280 Speaker 2: breath Inhale and exhale slowly through your nose. Close your 91 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:14,760 Speaker 2: eyes and focus on God, whose righteousness rescues and redeems you, 92 00:08:15,920 --> 00:08:21,520 Speaker 2: whose salvation secures your future. Open your eyes and know 93 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:25,480 Speaker 2: that all the possessions that fill your room can only 94 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:29,720 Speaker 2: be enjoyed during your time on earth, but the salvation 95 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:34,439 Speaker 2: of God is something to be enjoyed for eternity. Praise 96 00:08:34,559 --> 00:08:38,320 Speaker 2: Him and allow his glory to fill your room, making 97 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:43,920 Speaker 2: your possessions seem small in His presence. Breathe in and 98 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:49,480 Speaker 2: out slowly, bask in the presence of the Lord. Allow 99 00:08:49,559 --> 00:08:53,959 Speaker 2: his truth to give you wisdom and understanding. Take delight 100 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:57,240 Speaker 2: in his word and think about the bright future you 101 00:08:57,360 --> 00:09:02,080 Speaker 2: have in eternity with your heavenly Father. Close your eyes 102 00:09:02,880 --> 00:09:09,720 Speaker 2: and imagine a happy ending that never ends. Take a 103 00:09:09,760 --> 00:09:16,320 Speaker 2: deep breath, Exhale slowly, and relax your body. Think of 104 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:19,400 Speaker 2: a time when you put too much value in material 105 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:24,040 Speaker 2: possessions and worldly wealth. Confess any times when you served 106 00:09:24,120 --> 00:09:28,800 Speaker 2: money over God. Ask for his forgiveness and ask for 107 00:09:28,880 --> 00:09:31,520 Speaker 2: his help in guarding your heart and mind from the 108 00:09:31,640 --> 00:09:37,120 Speaker 2: temptations of this world. Take a deep breath. Feel his 109 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:42,760 Speaker 2: love and grace wash over you. Exhale slowly, and release 110 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:48,040 Speaker 2: any guilt and shame you are experiencing. Know God's love 111 00:09:48,160 --> 00:09:52,560 Speaker 2: and forgiveness cannot be bought. It can only be freely 112 00:09:52,640 --> 00:09:58,520 Speaker 2: accepted by putting your faith in him. Praise the Lord 113 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:03,120 Speaker 2: for his salvation. Thank him for giving you wisdom and understanding. 114 00:10:04,160 --> 00:10:06,600 Speaker 2: Thank Him for the ways he has provided for you 115 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:10,360 Speaker 2: and your family. Think of some one who needs to 116 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:15,280 Speaker 2: experience God's riches and glory to night. Pray they will 117 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:19,160 Speaker 2: put their trust and hope in Him and find satisfaction 118 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:23,760 Speaker 2: in Him rather than in this world. Lay your requests 119 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:29,080 Speaker 2: before God. Cast your cares and anxieties on him, for 120 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:33,240 Speaker 2: he loves you. Pray for God to help you serve 121 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:36,680 Speaker 2: him over money. Pray he will deliver you from the 122 00:10:36,760 --> 00:10:41,000 Speaker 2: temptations of this world. Pray for God to help you 123 00:10:41,200 --> 00:10:43,840 Speaker 2: not be envious of your neighbor or friend that is 124 00:10:43,880 --> 00:10:48,040 Speaker 2: more successful in this world. Pray you will be able 125 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:51,800 Speaker 2: to find joy and delight in His presence rather than 126 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:56,120 Speaker 2: in your possessions. Pray for God to provide for you 127 00:10:56,280 --> 00:11:00,480 Speaker 2: and your family's needs. Pray you will find satisfies in 128 00:11:00,559 --> 00:11:05,400 Speaker 2: Him alone. As you lay down to rest tonight, take 129 00:11:05,480 --> 00:11:10,640 Speaker 2: a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension and 130 00:11:10,720 --> 00:11:15,319 Speaker 2: stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your neck 131 00:11:15,440 --> 00:11:20,319 Speaker 2: and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle. 132 00:11:21,640 --> 00:11:26,480 Speaker 2: As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul 133 00:11:27,040 --> 00:11:31,760 Speaker 2: and bring you peace to help you rest through the night.