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 --> 00:00:17,440 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Your statues stand firm. 3 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:28,400 Speaker 1: Holiness adorns your house, Lord forevermore, Psalm ninety three, Verse 4 00:00:28,480 --> 00:00:35,360 Speaker 1: number five. Dear Lord, Tonight, as I drift to sleep, 5 00:00:36,280 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 1: I am reminded of your might. You are more fantastic 6 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:45,960 Speaker 1: and vaster than the sea. Your voice is more commanding 7 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:52,560 Speaker 1: than thunder. Yet you are not only powerful, you are 8 00:00:52,800 --> 00:01:00,520 Speaker 1: also good, good to me and to the world. I 9 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:05,280 Speaker 1: put my trust in that goodness and power. I can 10 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:09,560 Speaker 1: have assurance in your words and confidence in your ways 11 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:15,360 Speaker 1: because you have been faithful since the beginning of days. 12 00:01:17,720 --> 00:01:25,160 Speaker 1: I will not waver tonight. Instead, I will praise. I 13 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:31,399 Speaker 1: will worship your wonderful name as I descend into the 14 00:01:31,560 --> 00:01:38,120 Speaker 1: night's embrace. Keep me anchored in your love and grace. 15 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:48,240 Speaker 1: You rain, Lord Jesus over the heavens and earth. I 16 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:54,800 Speaker 1: pray you would also rain in my mind tonight and 17 00:01:54,960 --> 00:02:07,040 Speaker 1: take every thought captive in Jesus name. Amen, Thank you 18 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:12,520 Speaker 1: for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you 19 00:02:13,160 --> 00:02:18,080 Speaker 1: to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. 20 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:23,519 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 21 00:02:24,440 --> 00:02:32,520 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 22 00:02:41,160 --> 00:02:45,560 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 23 00:02:45,639 --> 00:02:52,200 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleepsalms podcast. If this episode blessed you, 24 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:59,040 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a knightly encouragement. 25 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:06,799 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm Byprey dot com. 26 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:12,520 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm ninety three. Breathe in 27 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:18,040 Speaker 2: and out slowly. Retreat to a quiet space where you 28 00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:22,080 Speaker 2: can be free of distractions as you prepare to listen 29 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:26,320 Speaker 2: to God's word. Once you are in a safe space 30 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:29,000 Speaker 2: where you can rest in the presence of the Lord, 31 00:03:30,120 --> 00:03:34,240 Speaker 2: lie down on your back, keeping it flat and straight 32 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:40,119 Speaker 2: for optimal oxygen flow. Rest your arms gently by your 33 00:03:40,160 --> 00:03:45,520 Speaker 2: side with your palms facing down. Use a soft pillow 34 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:51,600 Speaker 2: to support your neck. Take a deep breath, Exhale slowly 35 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:57,840 Speaker 2: and release any tension in your body. Clear your mind, 36 00:03:58,800 --> 00:04:03,160 Speaker 2: and meditate on the sovereignty of the Lord. Know he 37 00:04:03,320 --> 00:04:07,320 Speaker 2: is always in control and he uses his power for 38 00:04:07,440 --> 00:04:12,960 Speaker 2: your good. Take a deep breath, allow your lungs to 39 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:19,800 Speaker 2: completely fill with air. Exhale slowly, and surrender all your 40 00:04:19,839 --> 00:04:24,480 Speaker 2: fears and doubts to the Lord. Feel a heaviness left 41 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:30,160 Speaker 2: from your shoulders and heart. With your next exhale, relax 42 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:34,400 Speaker 2: your neck and shoulders, and open up your chest and 43 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:40,520 Speaker 2: heart as your mind calms. Ask the Lord to speak 44 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:44,640 Speaker 2: to you through tonight's psalm. Allow the power of His 45 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:49,760 Speaker 2: truth to comfort you. Tonight, the Bible reminds us the 46 00:04:49,880 --> 00:04:53,159 Speaker 2: Lord is stronger than the storms we face in our lives. 47 00:04:54,240 --> 00:04:58,040 Speaker 2: His power and strength can sustain us as we sleep. 48 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:03,960 Speaker 2: PSALMNII twenty three from the King James version says, the 49 00:05:04,040 --> 00:05:08,960 Speaker 2: Lord reigneth. He is clothed with majesty. The Lord is 50 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:14,400 Speaker 2: clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself. The world 51 00:05:14,560 --> 00:05:19,200 Speaker 2: also is established that it cannot be moved. Thy throne 52 00:05:19,279 --> 00:05:24,320 Speaker 2: is established of old. Thou art from everlasting. The floods 53 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:27,880 Speaker 2: have lifted up, O Lord. The floods have lifted up 54 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:33,120 Speaker 2: their voice. The floods lift up their waves. The Lord 55 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:36,160 Speaker 2: on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, 56 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:41,840 Speaker 2: yea than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies 57 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:47,360 Speaker 2: are very sure. Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, forever. 58 00:05:49,279 --> 00:05:53,320 Speaker 2: Reflect on the creation of the world, Think about the 59 00:05:53,440 --> 00:05:57,960 Speaker 2: power that brought the world into its existence and established 60 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:02,000 Speaker 2: it so that it cannot be moved. Think about the 61 00:06:02,120 --> 00:06:06,000 Speaker 2: mighty seas that roar and rage throughout the day and night. 62 00:06:07,279 --> 00:06:11,240 Speaker 2: Know the same power that established the world is the 63 00:06:11,279 --> 00:06:16,160 Speaker 2: same power that establishes your steps, keeping you safe and 64 00:06:16,360 --> 00:06:22,320 Speaker 2: secure through the night. Take a deep breath. Allow the 65 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:28,679 Speaker 2: Lord's strength to fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and feel 66 00:06:28,760 --> 00:06:34,520 Speaker 2: his strength flow to every bone, every muscle in your body, 67 00:06:35,000 --> 00:06:39,320 Speaker 2: restoring you and rejuvenating you as you rest in him. 68 00:06:39,839 --> 00:06:44,159 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and visualize the Lord as your king, 69 00:06:45,240 --> 00:06:51,520 Speaker 2: clothed with majesty, reigning over all the earth, reigning over 70 00:06:51,640 --> 00:06:57,039 Speaker 2: your life. Know in his power and strength he can 71 00:06:57,120 --> 00:07:00,320 Speaker 2: strike down the storms that threaten to overtake. Make you 72 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:06,760 Speaker 2: take a deep breath as your chest rises. Picture the 73 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:11,320 Speaker 2: waves of the seas rising against you. Listen to the 74 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:14,720 Speaker 2: pounding of the waves as they crash back and forth. 75 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:21,080 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and feel the Lord's mighty hands strike down 76 00:07:21,160 --> 00:07:25,560 Speaker 2: the waters. Hear his thundering voice over the roar of 77 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:32,280 Speaker 2: the mighty seas. Breathe in and out slowly, and find 78 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:36,680 Speaker 2: comfort in the strength of the Lord. Think of a 79 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:41,040 Speaker 2: time when you buckled under pressure and abandon the ways 80 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:46,760 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Ask for his forgiveness. Ask for him 81 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:50,920 Speaker 2: to make your steps firm and secure, just like He 82 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:56,360 Speaker 2: did with the foundation of the world. Breathe in his holiness. 83 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:02,760 Speaker 2: Breathe out your sin and shame. In his strength, you 84 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:07,520 Speaker 2: can stand firm in the face of temptation. In his power, 85 00:08:08,360 --> 00:08:13,720 Speaker 2: you can overcome sin and death. Rejoice in the power 86 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:17,760 Speaker 2: and strength of the Lord. Thank him for the times 87 00:08:17,800 --> 00:08:21,680 Speaker 2: he has protected you from the storm. Thank him for 88 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:24,720 Speaker 2: the times he has delivered you with his mighty hands. 89 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:30,600 Speaker 2: Thank him for his salvation that is secure in his righteousness. 90 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:35,560 Speaker 2: Think of a person who needs God's strength to sustain 91 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:40,480 Speaker 2: them during a difficult time. Pray God will satisfy them 92 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:45,160 Speaker 2: with his provision and protection. Pray God will turn their 93 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:49,640 Speaker 2: heart to him so they can experience his comfort and peace. 94 00:08:51,160 --> 00:08:55,280 Speaker 2: Cast your anxieties on the Lord, for he cares for you, 95 00:08:55,840 --> 00:08:59,720 Speaker 2: and his power is strong enough to relieve your fears 96 00:08:59,760 --> 00:09:04,840 Speaker 2: and worries. Pray God will help you follow his commands. 97 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:09,680 Speaker 2: Pray God will help you be holy because He is holy. 98 00:09:10,840 --> 00:09:13,840 Speaker 2: Pray God will keep you in his perfect peace in 99 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:18,480 Speaker 2: the middle of life storms. Pray you can experience deep, 100 00:09:18,720 --> 00:09:24,959 Speaker 2: RESTful sleep. No matter what darkness surrounds you, Pray God 101 00:09:25,080 --> 00:09:28,080 Speaker 2: will protect you with his mighty hands as you sleep. 102 00:09:29,559 --> 00:09:33,400 Speaker 2: Pray you can rest safely and securely in Him through 103 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:40,439 Speaker 2: the night. Breathe in and out slowly. Put your trust 104 00:09:40,559 --> 00:09:46,120 Speaker 2: in the Almighty God who never changes. Allow his power 105 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:51,840 Speaker 2: and strength to restore your mind, body, and soul as 106 00:09:51,880 --> 00:10:01,040 Speaker 2: you rest tonight.