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 --> 00:00:16,160 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. In my distress, 3 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:22,400 Speaker 1: I cried to the Lord. He answered me Psalm one 4 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:29,080 Speaker 1: twenty verse one. Dear God, keep my heart far from 5 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:35,360 Speaker 1: lies and hedge me in tonight by your mercy and grace. 6 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 1: When the corruption of culture corners me and tempts me 7 00:00:41,600 --> 00:00:48,040 Speaker 1: to compromise, rescue me swiftly. I pray not only for 8 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:54,480 Speaker 1: rest from the weariness, but also for my spirit. The 9 00:00:54,680 --> 00:01:01,040 Speaker 1: longer I go without nourishment from You, the more susceptible 10 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:08,520 Speaker 1: I am to temptation. Rejuvenate me tonight and give me 11 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:14,920 Speaker 1: the power to thwart the lies of the enemy. May 12 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:22,640 Speaker 1: tonight replenish my soul and conditioning for combating the kingdom 13 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:29,000 Speaker 1: of darkness. I want to be equipped in every way 14 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:37,959 Speaker 1: to battle boldly Tomorrow. Strengthen me tonight in you and 15 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:50,800 Speaker 1: you alone. In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you for praying 16 00:01:50,840 --> 00:01:56,040 Speaker 1: with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you to 17 00:01:56,200 --> 00:02:02,400 Speaker 1: unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Song. Prepare 18 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:06,360 Speaker 1: your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 19 00:02:07,240 --> 00:02:15,360 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 20 00:02:23,960 --> 00:02:28,360 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 21 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:35,000 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, 22 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:41,840 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 23 00:02:44,480 --> 00:02:49,280 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep Song by pray dot Com. 24 00:02:49,760 --> 00:02:55,000 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm. Get in a comfortable position. 25 00:02:56,080 --> 00:03:03,160 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly, neck and shoulders. Rest your 26 00:03:03,240 --> 00:03:07,639 Speaker 2: hands gently by your side or on your lap. Open 27 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:11,959 Speaker 2: your mind and heart to hear God's word tonight. Allow 28 00:03:12,080 --> 00:03:15,760 Speaker 2: his voice to speak life into you and his truth 29 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:19,680 Speaker 2: to comfort you as you prepare for rest. Take a 30 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:24,960 Speaker 2: deep breath. Cast all your anxiety from today upon the Lord. 31 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:30,640 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release the tension in your body and 32 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:35,040 Speaker 2: let go of your anxious thoughts. Take a few more 33 00:03:35,280 --> 00:03:39,600 Speaker 2: deep breaths. Focus on your heart rate as you inhale 34 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:46,600 Speaker 2: and exhale. Take longer, deeper breaths to slow down your 35 00:03:46,640 --> 00:03:50,280 Speaker 2: heart and put you in a relaxed state of mind. 36 00:03:51,400 --> 00:03:57,880 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your heart settle, your 37 00:03:57,920 --> 00:04:03,840 Speaker 2: mind calm, and your body soften. Close your eyes and 38 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:09,560 Speaker 2: surrender to the Lord. Prepare to receive his word. It 39 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:12,960 Speaker 2: can be difficult to navigate this world as a faithful 40 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:17,479 Speaker 2: follower of Jesus, but tonight's psalm reminds us we can 41 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:21,000 Speaker 2: find rest in a foreign land by calling upon the 42 00:04:21,040 --> 00:04:25,680 Speaker 2: Lord and seeking his help. Psalm one hundred twenty from 43 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:30,480 Speaker 2: the King James version says, in my distress, I cried 44 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:34,640 Speaker 2: unto the Lord, and he heard me. Deliver my soul, 45 00:04:34,800 --> 00:04:39,039 Speaker 2: O Lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue. 46 00:04:39,279 --> 00:04:42,359 Speaker 2: What shall be given unto thee, or what shall be 47 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:46,280 Speaker 2: done unto thee? Thou false tongue, sharp arrows of the 48 00:04:46,400 --> 00:04:50,560 Speaker 2: Mighty with coals of juniper. Woe is me that I 49 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:54,240 Speaker 2: sojourn in messeigh, that I dwell in the tents of Khadar. 50 00:04:55,160 --> 00:04:58,159 Speaker 2: My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. 51 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:02,760 Speaker 2: I am for peace, but when I speak, they are 52 00:05:02,839 --> 00:05:07,800 Speaker 2: for war. No matter where you are tonight, know you 53 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:12,599 Speaker 2: are not alone, for God is always with you. Know 54 00:05:12,839 --> 00:05:15,640 Speaker 2: he is ready to listen to you, to help you 55 00:05:16,240 --> 00:05:19,480 Speaker 2: and to guide you. Know you do not have to 56 00:05:19,640 --> 00:05:25,359 Speaker 2: navigate this world alone. Close your eyes and listen to 57 00:05:25,520 --> 00:05:30,000 Speaker 2: his still small voice, and find rest for your soul. 58 00:05:31,520 --> 00:05:36,000 Speaker 2: Take a deep breath, Lift up your concerns to the Lord. 59 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:42,240 Speaker 2: Lift up any hurt and anger your feeling. Exhale slowly 60 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:46,359 Speaker 2: and allow God to take your concerns and your hurt 61 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:51,120 Speaker 2: and anger in his hands and administer his justice and mercy. 62 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:55,640 Speaker 2: Know the truth is not hidden from the Lord, and 63 00:05:55,720 --> 00:05:59,960 Speaker 2: he will intervene on your behalf. Put your trust in 64 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:05,880 Speaker 2: Him and rest in his peace. Confess any times when 65 00:06:05,920 --> 00:06:10,479 Speaker 2: you used your words to hurt or slander others. Confess 66 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:15,039 Speaker 2: any envy or jealousy that is in your heart. Ask 67 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:19,400 Speaker 2: God for his forgiveness. Ask God to help you use 68 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:23,919 Speaker 2: your words to love and encourage others. Take a deep breath. 69 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:29,760 Speaker 2: Imagine building others up with your words. Speak those words 70 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:36,760 Speaker 2: over yourself tonight. Exhale slowly and release any guilt and shame, 71 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:40,760 Speaker 2: and allow those spoken words to fill your heart with 72 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:45,360 Speaker 2: hope and joy. Think of a time when someone hurt 73 00:06:45,440 --> 00:06:48,599 Speaker 2: you with their words or spread a rumor about you, 74 00:06:49,480 --> 00:06:54,640 Speaker 2: but God intervened and made things right. Praise the Lord 75 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:59,479 Speaker 2: for restoring your reputation and healing your wounds. Praise the 76 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:04,080 Speaker 2: Lord for comforting you during this difficult time. Praise the 77 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:07,760 Speaker 2: Lord for his love that never fails you, and for 78 00:07:07,920 --> 00:07:13,160 Speaker 2: his peace that brings you through challenging circumstances. Think of 79 00:07:13,200 --> 00:07:17,720 Speaker 2: a person who has been slandered and humiliated. Pray God 80 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:22,160 Speaker 2: will restore their reputation and reveal the truth to others. 81 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:27,080 Speaker 2: Pray God will comfort them with his love and peace. Tonight, 82 00:07:28,920 --> 00:07:32,320 Speaker 2: call on the Lord in your distress, and He will 83 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:36,800 Speaker 2: hear you and answer you. He will help you overcome 84 00:07:36,880 --> 00:07:40,560 Speaker 2: your struggles, and He will help you through your troubles. 85 00:07:41,840 --> 00:07:45,880 Speaker 2: Pray God will help those living in foreign lands or 86 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:49,880 Speaker 2: in lands where there is war. Pray God will protect 87 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:54,640 Speaker 2: them and sustain them throughout the day and night. Pray 88 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:57,600 Speaker 2: God will help you navigate the tension of being in 89 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:02,480 Speaker 2: this world without being of thee world. Pray He will 90 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:06,560 Speaker 2: guard your heart and mind and find comfort in His truth. 91 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:12,440 Speaker 2: Pray God will help you live peacefully with others. Pray 92 00:08:12,520 --> 00:08:15,640 Speaker 2: God will fill you with his peace and help you 93 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:22,400 Speaker 2: find rest in uncertain times. Breathe in and out slowly, 94 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:29,120 Speaker 2: close your eyes, and relax your body with your next exhale. 95 00:08:29,840 --> 00:08:32,959 Speaker 2: Release any tension that is still lingering from to day. 96 00:08:34,360 --> 00:08:38,120 Speaker 2: Calm your mind by listening to the tender whispers of 97 00:08:38,240 --> 00:08:42,440 Speaker 2: love that speak to your heart, and consume the lies 98 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:49,360 Speaker 2: you have been told Breathe in and out slowly. Allow 99 00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:53,920 Speaker 2: God's love and peace to wash over you and comfort 100 00:08:53,920 --> 00:08:55,400 Speaker 2: you as you sleep tonight.