1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:08,280 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop TB. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your mind 2 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:16,279 Speaker 1: and spirit with tonight's sleep song. Yes of Zion, it 3 00:00:16,360 --> 00:00:20,000 Speaker 1: will be said this one and that one was born 4 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:25,680 Speaker 1: in her, the most tie himself will establish her Psalm 5 00:00:25,720 --> 00:00:32,199 Speaker 1: eighty seven, Verse number five. Dear Lord Jesus, you are 6 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:37,199 Speaker 1: the hero of history and the savior of the world. 7 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:44,080 Speaker 1: The Kingdom of Heaven is established through you. Through your sacrifice, 8 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:50,120 Speaker 1: I have been born again into love and purpose. Tonight 9 00:00:50,320 --> 00:00:56,800 Speaker 1: I seek not simply sleep, but restoration for the path ahead. 10 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:01,680 Speaker 1: I want to be feeled by yourself, spirit, and empowered 11 00:01:02,160 --> 00:01:07,399 Speaker 1: on every excellent deed you have set before me. You 12 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:12,040 Speaker 1: declare in your word that there are predestined and preordained 13 00:01:12,160 --> 00:01:17,759 Speaker 1: works for me to walk in. Tonight, is I laid 14 00:01:17,840 --> 00:01:24,759 Speaker 1: my head down and dream about tomorrow. Give me visions 15 00:01:24,800 --> 00:01:32,280 Speaker 1: of those great things you and you alone will do. 16 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:37,600 Speaker 1: Give me a beautiful insight into your plans and purposes, 17 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:42,640 Speaker 1: so that I may arise tomorrow with fire in my 18 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:52,960 Speaker 1: belly and strength in my bones. In Jesus' name, Amen, 19 00:01:57,160 --> 00:02:01,480 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, 20 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:07,400 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's 21 00:02:07,840 --> 00:02:12,840 Speaker 1: Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the 22 00:02:12,880 --> 00:02:20,280 Speaker 1: Book of Songs, guiding you into a RESTful embrace under 23 00:02:20,440 --> 00:02:34,280 Speaker 1: his watchful Eyns. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD 24 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:41,000 Speaker 1: Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If 25 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:46,520 Speaker 1: this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never 26 00:02:46,760 --> 00:02:49,600 Speaker 1: miss a nightly encouragement. 27 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:57,280 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 28 00:02:57,919 --> 00:03:03,320 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on some eighty seven. First, get 29 00:03:03,360 --> 00:03:07,480 Speaker 2: in a comfortable position. Lie down flat on your back 30 00:03:08,080 --> 00:03:11,959 Speaker 2: with your hands resting gently by your side, or sit 31 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:15,160 Speaker 2: up in a chair with your back straight and your 32 00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:20,320 Speaker 2: shoulders back, resting your hands in your lap, placing your 33 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:24,639 Speaker 2: feet flat on the floor. Take a deep breath through 34 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:29,520 Speaker 2: your nose. Feel the fresh, clean air flow from your 35 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:33,920 Speaker 2: lungs to your belly. Hold your breath for two seconds. 36 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:38,240 Speaker 2: Purse your lips as if you are drinking from a straw, 37 00:03:38,920 --> 00:03:44,240 Speaker 2: and exhale. Slowly. Feel the air flow throughout your body, 38 00:03:45,040 --> 00:03:48,920 Speaker 2: releasing the stress and tension in your muscles and joints. 39 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:55,040 Speaker 2: Relax your neck and shoulders, soften your fingers and toes. 40 00:03:56,040 --> 00:04:02,120 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Focus your thoughts on God's 41 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:08,080 Speaker 2: grace and love on his power and sovereignty. Find comfort 42 00:04:08,200 --> 00:04:11,760 Speaker 2: in knowing God will return one day and bring his 43 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:16,200 Speaker 2: justice to the world. Find hope in knowing God has 44 00:04:16,279 --> 00:04:20,799 Speaker 2: a glorious future in store for you. Open your heart 45 00:04:20,920 --> 00:04:23,520 Speaker 2: to hear God's voice as he speaks to you through 46 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:27,760 Speaker 2: his word. Allow the comfort and hope of His truth 47 00:04:28,320 --> 00:04:31,719 Speaker 2: to lead you to a quiet place where you can 48 00:04:31,760 --> 00:04:37,280 Speaker 2: rest peacefully to night. No matter how dark this world gets. 49 00:04:38,080 --> 00:04:41,599 Speaker 2: The Bible reminds us we have a bright future with God, 50 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:47,280 Speaker 2: and we can rest knowing our salvation is secure in Him. 51 00:04:48,160 --> 00:04:52,560 Speaker 2: Psalm eighty seven from the King James version says his 52 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:57,039 Speaker 2: foundation is in the Holy Mountains. The Lord loveth the 53 00:04:57,120 --> 00:05:00,480 Speaker 2: gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 54 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:05,880 Speaker 2: Glorious things are spoken of thee O city of God Selah. 55 00:05:07,120 --> 00:05:11,080 Speaker 2: I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them 56 00:05:11,120 --> 00:05:16,840 Speaker 2: that know me. Behold Philistia and tyr with Ethiopia. This 57 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:20,440 Speaker 2: man was born there and of Zion, as shall be 58 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:24,560 Speaker 2: said this, and that man was born in her, and 59 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:29,320 Speaker 2: the Highest himself shall establish her. The Lord shall count 60 00:05:29,360 --> 00:05:32,599 Speaker 2: when he writeth up the people that this man was 61 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:36,680 Speaker 2: born there Selah, as well as the singers, as the 62 00:05:36,680 --> 00:05:40,920 Speaker 2: players on instruments, shall be there. All my springs are 63 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:45,840 Speaker 2: in thee. The Psalmist paints a beautiful picture of God's return. 64 00:05:45,960 --> 00:05:49,360 Speaker 2: When he will rule from his city on a hill Jerusalem, 65 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:54,440 Speaker 2: Believers from every tribe and nation will bow down and 66 00:05:54,560 --> 00:05:58,800 Speaker 2: worship him and rejoice in his salvation. The book of 67 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:02,200 Speaker 2: Life will be open, and it will tell a beautiful 68 00:06:02,279 --> 00:06:08,599 Speaker 2: story of redemption and restoration. Tonight, allow God to restore 69 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:12,839 Speaker 2: your mind, body, and soul. As you lay down to sleep, 70 00:06:14,120 --> 00:06:18,680 Speaker 2: close your eyes and imagine a brilliant city filled with 71 00:06:18,760 --> 00:06:23,240 Speaker 2: the glory of God, sitting upon a hill, shining its 72 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:27,560 Speaker 2: light into the darkness, giving life from its springs to 73 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:32,799 Speaker 2: its inhabitants. Marvel in its beauty and in the beauty 74 00:06:32,880 --> 00:06:37,480 Speaker 2: of its king. Hear its inhabitants sing with one voice, 75 00:06:37,920 --> 00:06:43,160 Speaker 2: the most beautiful song, accompanied by string instruments played by 76 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:48,520 Speaker 2: musicians strumming tune as old as time. Find rest in 77 00:06:48,600 --> 00:06:52,839 Speaker 2: the presence of God. Dwell in the safety of his city. 78 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:59,480 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, be filled with God's presence. Feel 79 00:06:59,480 --> 00:07:03,840 Speaker 2: his presence fill your room. As you exhale, Take another 80 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:08,520 Speaker 2: deep breath, feel his springs of life rise up within you. 81 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:14,520 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and feel his streams flow through your veins, 82 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:20,760 Speaker 2: rejuvenating your body, renewing your mind and refreshing your soul. 83 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:26,400 Speaker 2: Bring your struggles to the Lord. Confess any sin that 84 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:30,680 Speaker 2: is hindering your relationship with him. Ask him to draw 85 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:33,760 Speaker 2: you near to him with his forgiveness and to help 86 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:37,160 Speaker 2: you throw off everything that entangles you to walk his 87 00:07:37,320 --> 00:07:42,880 Speaker 2: path of life. Take a deep breath, allow his grace 88 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:48,679 Speaker 2: to flow through you. Exhale slowly and release any tension 89 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:52,760 Speaker 2: in your body. Know his grace has saved you, and 90 00:07:52,840 --> 00:07:57,720 Speaker 2: his love will sustain you. Praise the name of the Lord. 91 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:02,560 Speaker 2: Rejoice in his selvy. Thank him for the times he 92 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:06,360 Speaker 2: has shown you his mercy and grace. Thank him for 93 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:10,480 Speaker 2: his faithfulness in your life. Thank him for the times 94 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:14,240 Speaker 2: he has acted on your behalf and brought his justice 95 00:08:14,280 --> 00:08:18,880 Speaker 2: to an unfair situation. Think of someone who needs to 96 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:23,760 Speaker 2: accept God's gift of salvation. Pray God will open their 97 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:28,320 Speaker 2: mind and heart and reveal his truth to them. Pray 98 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:33,359 Speaker 2: he will protect them as they sleep. Lay your requests 99 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:39,080 Speaker 2: before the Lord, ask for his provision and protection. Put 100 00:08:39,120 --> 00:08:43,640 Speaker 2: your trust in his salvation. Know he has good plans 101 00:08:43,679 --> 00:08:48,920 Speaker 2: for you, plans to give you hope and future. Pray 102 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:52,040 Speaker 2: for God to make his presence known in your community. 103 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:55,280 Speaker 2: Pray he will use you to be a light in 104 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:59,680 Speaker 2: the darkness a city on a hill and lead others 105 00:08:59,760 --> 00:09:03,960 Speaker 2: to Pray for God to remind you of his good 106 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:08,280 Speaker 2: plans for you during difficult times. Pray you will rest 107 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:12,920 Speaker 2: securely in His salvation. To night, pray for God to 108 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:15,640 Speaker 2: deliver you from any shame you are holding on to. 109 00:09:16,880 --> 00:09:19,320 Speaker 2: Pray he will remind you of the joy of His 110 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:23,439 Speaker 2: salvation and of His grace that sustains you through day 111 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:30,559 Speaker 2: and night. Take a deep breath, Exhale slowly, and release 112 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:34,760 Speaker 2: any tension that is still lingering from to day. Let 113 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:38,040 Speaker 2: the joy of His salvation reach the depths of your soul, 114 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:45,000 Speaker 2: restoring your body and mind, warming your heart as you relax, 115 00:09:46,040 --> 00:09:50,000 Speaker 2: Allow God's hope and joy to comfort you and bring 116 00:09:50,080 --> 00:10:00,200 Speaker 2: you peace as you rest throughout the night.