WEBVTT - Psalm 4

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<v Speaker 1>In peace. I will lie down and sleep for you alone.

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<v Speaker 2>Lord, make me dwell in safety Psalms four and eight.

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<v Speaker 1>Heavenly Father, thank you for hearing my weary sighs. Tonight.

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<v Speaker 1>You will leave me when I am distressed and comfort

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<v Speaker 1>me when I feel uneasy, when anger, bitterness, and restlessness

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<v Speaker 1>consume me. I pray that you would give me joy.

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<v Speaker 1>I pray that joy would be my pillow and that

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<v Speaker 1>peace would blanket me. Help me to feel safe and

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<v Speaker 1>secure amid uncertainty and turmoil, so I may harmonize with

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<v Speaker 1>the Psalm of David in peace, I will lie down

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<v Speaker 1>and sleep.

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<v Speaker 2>For you alone. O Lord, keep me safe, lift my

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<v Speaker 2>spirit and calm my mind. Tonight in Jesus' name, I pray, Ammen,

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<v Speaker 2>thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes

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<v Speaker 2>inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's

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<v Speaker 2>Sleep Psalm. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the

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<v Speaker 2>Book of Psalms, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under

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<v Speaker 2>his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop td

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<v Speaker 2>Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms podcast. If

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<v Speaker 2>this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never

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<v Speaker 2>miss a nightly encouragement.

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<v Speaker 3>Hello, I'm grace for tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot com.

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<v Speaker 3>We will be meditating on Psalm four. First, let's get

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<v Speaker 3>in a comfortable position to open our mind and hearts

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<v Speaker 3>to receive God's word. You can lie down flat on

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<v Speaker 3>your back, or you can sit up straight in a chair.

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<v Speaker 3>Relax neck and shoulders, rest your arms by your side,

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<v Speaker 3>and take a few deep breaths release any tension in

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<v Speaker 3>your body. Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly.

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<v Speaker 3>Close your eyes and focus on God's promises, on his faithfulness.

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<v Speaker 3>Know he cares for you and he wants to lift

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<v Speaker 3>your burdens and give you rest for your mind, body,

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<v Speaker 3>and soul. Take a deep breath and allow your chest

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<v Speaker 3>to fully expand as you exhale, release the stress you

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<v Speaker 3>are carrying from today. Open your eyes and invite God's

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<v Speaker 3>presence into your room as you get ready to listen

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<v Speaker 3>to His truth. Breathe in and out slowly, Be still

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<v Speaker 3>and know that God is with you, ready to renew

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<v Speaker 3>your mind and spirit tonight. You can find comfort in

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<v Speaker 3>knowing God hears your prayers and He will give you

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<v Speaker 3>relief from your worries and fears, so that you can

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<v Speaker 3>rest peacefully in His presence. Psalm for from the King.

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<v Speaker 3>James's version says, hear me when I call, O, God

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<v Speaker 3>of my righteousness, Thou hast enlarged me when I was

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<v Speaker 3>in distress. Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O, ye,

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<v Speaker 3>sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory

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<v Speaker 3>into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek

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<v Speaker 3>after leasing? Saylah? But know that the Lord hath set

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<v Speaker 3>apart him that is godly for himself. The Lord will

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<v Speaker 3>hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, aw

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<v Speaker 3>and sin not commune with your own heart upon your bed,

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<v Speaker 3>and be still, saylah, offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and

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<v Speaker 3>put your trust in the Lord. There be many that say,

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<v Speaker 3>who will shew us any good Lord? Lift thou up

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<v Speaker 3>the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put

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<v Speaker 3>gladness in my heart more than in the time that

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<v Speaker 3>their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay

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<v Speaker 3>me down in peace and sleep, for thou Lord only

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<v Speaker 3>makest me dwell in safety. The Bible tells us to

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<v Speaker 3>turn to God in our distress and lay our requests

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<v Speaker 3>before him. Let's find comfort in knowing God is with

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<v Speaker 3>us and he hears our cry. He will relieve our

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<v Speaker 3>stress and anxiety and deliver us from our troubles. Close

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<v Speaker 3>your eyes and invite the presence of God as you sleep.

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<v Speaker 3>Allow his peace to wash over you, knowing you will

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<v Speaker 3>dwell in His safety Tonight, No harm will come to

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<v Speaker 3>you as you rest in the powerful presence of God.

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<v Speaker 3>Nothing and no one can overcome the power and the

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<v Speaker 3>strength of the Lord. You are safe, You are secure,

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<v Speaker 3>You are loved. Breathe in and out slowly, relax your body.

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<v Speaker 3>Close your eyes and imagine the brilliance of the Lord's

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<v Speaker 3>face shining upon you. Know you have found favor with

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<v Speaker 3>the Almighty God. Take delight in his favor and feel

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<v Speaker 3>the gladness He has put into your heart. Be still

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<v Speaker 3>and quiet before God. Search your heart. Ask God to

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<v Speaker 3>reveal any sin in your life or any hatred in

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<v Speaker 3>your heart. Ask God for his forgiveness, knowing he will

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<v Speaker 3>forgive you. Remember, God can use all the brokenness in

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<v Speaker 3>our lives, including our mistakes and failures. Commit to follow

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<v Speaker 3>Him and trust Him tonight. Breathe in and out, allow

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<v Speaker 3>His mercy to wash over you. Know you have been

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<v Speaker 3>set apart for the Lord. Thank the Lord for forgiving

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<v Speaker 3>your sins. Praise Him for choosing you and setting you

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<v Speaker 3>apart to do his good work. Think of a specific

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<v Speaker 3>prayer God has answered your life, and thank Him for

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<v Speaker 3>hearing you and answering your prayer. Think of someone you

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<v Speaker 3>might be angry with or someone you may be struggling

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<v Speaker 3>to forgive. Ask God to help you forgive them and

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<v Speaker 3>reconcile with them. Let go of any bitterness and resentment

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<v Speaker 3>you may be holding on too. Breathe in and out.

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<v Speaker 3>Slowly release the tension in your body. Lay your requests

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<v Speaker 3>before God. Cast all your cares and anxieties on him.

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<v Speaker 3>Believe He will help you and deliver you. Allow his

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<v Speaker 3>comforting presence to help you experience a deep, RESTful sleep. Tonight.

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<v Speaker 3>Pray over an area of your life where you need

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<v Speaker 3>God's help and intervention. Pray God will help you find

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<v Speaker 3>joy in Him no matter the outcome. Pray God will

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<v Speaker 3>help you be committed to following Him and his ways.

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<v Speaker 3>Pray for his guidance tomorrow as you strive to bring

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<v Speaker 3>him glory. Pray God will help you find peaceful rest

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<v Speaker 3>as you dwell in His safety. Breathe in and out slowly,

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<v Speaker 3>release any tension left in your body. Lift up any

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<v Speaker 3>worries and anxieties you still have to God. Trust in

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<v Speaker 3>him alone, feel his light shining upon you. Lie down

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<v Speaker 3>and sleep in his perfect peace. Breathe in and out

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<v Speaker 3>as your body relaxes. Allow God to refresh your soul

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<v Speaker 3>and help you rest through the night.