WEBVTT - Psalm 127

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<v Speaker 1>I'm Bishop td Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind

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<v Speaker 1>and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. Unless the Lord builds

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<v Speaker 1>the house, they labor in vain, who build it? Unless

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<v Speaker 1>a lord watches over the city, the watchman guards it

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<v Speaker 1>in vain. Psalm one twenty seven, Verse one, Gracious God, tonight,

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<v Speaker 1>I pray for favor. As I drift tonight, laying my

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<v Speaker 1>head down to rest, I think about all the things

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<v Speaker 1>I have to do and the things I want to accomplish.

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<v Speaker 1>The only thing I fear more than failure is succeeding

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<v Speaker 1>at something without purpose. Unless you are in the work

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<v Speaker 1>I do, the work is meaningless. I pray that you

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<v Speaker 1>would reveal what truly matters and give me the diligence

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<v Speaker 1>to pursue it passionately. I want to honor you in

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<v Speaker 1>all I do, or else it is done in vain.

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<v Speaker 1>Give me vision tonight so I might secure a legacy

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<v Speaker 1>of faithfulness that lasts throughout the generations. Allow opportunities to

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<v Speaker 1>work diligently for something greater than myself. So I can

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<v Speaker 1>sleep soundly, knowing I have earned my rest In Jesus' name.

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<v Speaker 1>I pray, Amen, thank you for praying with me. I'm

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<v Speaker 1>Bishop td Jakes inviting you to unwine your mind and

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<v Speaker 1>spirit with Tonight's Sleep Song. Prepare your heart for this

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<v Speaker 1>devotional from the Book of Psalms, guiding you into a

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<v Speaker 1>RESTful embrace under His watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me,

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<v Speaker 1>Bishop td Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Psalms Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep song. By com we

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<v Speaker 2>will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and twenty seven.

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<v Speaker 2>Begin this meditation by getting in a comfortable position that

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<v Speaker 2>allows for optimal oxygen flow on your body. Whether you

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<v Speaker 2>lie down or sit up in a chair. Make sure

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<v Speaker 2>your back is flat and straight, your chest is open,

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<v Speaker 2>your shoulders are back, and your hands are resting by

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<v Speaker 2>your side or on your lap. Take a nice, deep breath.

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<v Speaker 2>Feel the oxygen fill your lungs. Exhale slowly, and allow

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<v Speaker 2>the oxygen to circulate throughout your body, healing you and

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<v Speaker 2>restoring you. Breathe in and out slowly. Open your mind

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<v Speaker 2>and heart to hear God's word. Take a deep breath,

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<v Speaker 2>lift your anxious thoughts. God exhale slowly and release your

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<v Speaker 2>fears and worries into his hands. Take another deep breath.

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<v Speaker 2>Focus on your heartbeat. Focus on controlling your breathing to

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<v Speaker 2>slow down your heart rate. As you exhale, release the

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<v Speaker 2>air from your lungs slowly, calming your mind and settling

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<v Speaker 2>your heart. Prepare to listen to God's word. Tonight's psalm

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<v Speaker 2>reminds us building a life without God as our foundation

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<v Speaker 2>is meaningless. When we build our homes, our careers, and

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<v Speaker 2>our families on the firm foundation of our faith, we

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<v Speaker 2>can experience His joy and find rest in His provision.

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<v Speaker 2>Psalm one hundred twenty seven from the King James version says,

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<v Speaker 2>accept the Lord build the house. They labor in vain,

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<v Speaker 2>that build it ex except the Lord keep the city.

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<v Speaker 2>The watchman waketh, but in vain. It is vain for

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<v Speaker 2>you to rise up early, to sit up late, to

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<v Speaker 2>eat the bread of sorrows. For so he giveth his

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<v Speaker 2>beloved sheep. Low children are a heritage of the Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As

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<v Speaker 2>arrows are in the hand of a mighty man, so

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<v Speaker 2>are children of the youth. Happy is the man that

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<v Speaker 2>hath his quiver full of them. They shall not be ashamed,

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<v Speaker 2>but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

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<v Speaker 2>Anything worth building needs a firm foundation or it will crumble.

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<v Speaker 2>We all want the right home, the right job, and

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<v Speaker 2>the right spouse, but first we need to get right

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<v Speaker 2>with God. Tonight, take some time to meditate on His

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<v Speaker 2>kingdom building principles, and commit to building your life on

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<v Speaker 2>His love, grace, and truth. Take a deep breath, invite

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<v Speaker 2>the presence of God into your home, your work, and

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<v Speaker 2>your family. Exhale slowly and surrender your life to God.

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<v Speaker 2>Let his hands guide you to his path of peace,

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<v Speaker 2>where you will find rest to refresh your soul, restore

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<v Speaker 2>your body, and renew your spirit and mind. Breathe in

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<v Speaker 2>and out slowly. Meditate on His truth. Reflect on the

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<v Speaker 2>life he is calling you to live. Think about what

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<v Speaker 2>is important to building God's kingdom, putting your faith and

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<v Speaker 2>trust in Him, sharing your testimony with others, Investing in

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<v Speaker 2>your family and the next generation to pass on the

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<v Speaker 2>faith in the Lord. Take a deep breath, lift your

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<v Speaker 2>thoughts to God and commit to building your life on

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<v Speaker 2>the firm foundation of your faith and of His provision.

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<v Speaker 2>Think of a time when your work or your finances

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<v Speaker 2>took priority over your faith and family. Reflect on the

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<v Speaker 2>order of these priorities in your life right now. Ask

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<v Speaker 2>God for his forgiveness for the times you have put

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<v Speaker 2>work and money over spending time with Him and your family.

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<v Speaker 2>Ask Him to help you prioritize your tasks based on

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<v Speaker 2>what is important to him. Breathe in his mercy and peace.

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<v Speaker 2>Breathe out your shame and worries. Remember the Lord knows

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<v Speaker 2>what you need, and he will provide for you when

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<v Speaker 2>you seek His kingdom and his righteousness. Thank the Lord

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<v Speaker 2>for all that he has given to you. Thank him

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<v Speaker 2>for your family and friends. Thank Him for his provision

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<v Speaker 2>and protection in your life. Think of person who needs

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<v Speaker 2>God's provision in their life. Pray he will give them

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<v Speaker 2>what they need for tomorrow, and he will give them

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<v Speaker 2>peace to help them rest tonight. Call upon the Lord

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<v Speaker 2>and lift your requests. Ask for his help in accomplishing

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<v Speaker 2>your daily tasks. Know if you remain in the Lord,

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<v Speaker 2>you can lead a fruitful life that fully satisfies you

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<v Speaker 2>and completely fulfills you. Pray for the next generation. Pray

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<v Speaker 2>God will protect our children from evil and will turn

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<v Speaker 2>their hearts toward Him. Pray for opportunities to invest in

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<v Speaker 2>the next generation. Pray God will equip you to pass

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<v Speaker 2>on your faith to the children in your life. Pray

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<v Speaker 2>for God's provision in your life. Pray you will depend

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<v Speaker 2>on Him for what you need. And balance your life

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<v Speaker 2>at home and at work, and make time for recas.

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<v Speaker 2>Take a deep breath, rest in the provision of the Lord.

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<v Speaker 2>Exhale slowly and release any stress and tension that is

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<v Speaker 2>still lingering from today. Relax your neck and shoulders, soften

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<v Speaker 2>your fingers and toes, close your eyes, and take one

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<v Speaker 2>more deep, cleansing breath. Be filled with the peace of

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<v Speaker 2>the Lord. Exhale slowly and allow his peace to help

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<v Speaker 2>you experience deep, RESTful sleep throughout the night.