1 00:00:03,120 --> 00:00:07,880 Speaker 1: I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwind your 2 00:00:07,960 --> 00:00:16,120 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. I was glad 3 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:19,800 Speaker 1: when they said to me, let's go to the Lord's 4 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:26,200 Speaker 1: house Psalm one twenty two, Verse one. Dear Lord Tonight, 5 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:31,960 Speaker 1: as I lay my head down and seek peace, I 6 00:00:32,159 --> 00:00:36,800 Speaker 1: prayed that your perfect love would cast out all fear, 7 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:45,000 Speaker 1: free me from anxiety, and hold my thoughts captive, hedged 8 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:49,800 Speaker 1: me in, and bill walls of protection around my mind 9 00:00:50,440 --> 00:00:56,040 Speaker 1: Like the rhymparts of Jerusalem. My thoughts wander and stray 10 00:00:56,160 --> 00:01:01,440 Speaker 1: away from you. Memories of mistakes and mist opportunities replay 11 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:05,959 Speaker 1: themselves in my mind's eyes, seeking to shame me and 12 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:13,000 Speaker 1: rob me of my sleep. Be my protector and bring 13 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:18,040 Speaker 1: my lost consciousness back into your comforting embrace. There is 14 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:25,480 Speaker 1: peace within your walls, Lord Jesus, and I can genuinely 15 00:01:26,440 --> 00:01:34,280 Speaker 1: repose in your presence, deliver me tonight from intrusive thoughts, 16 00:01:34,319 --> 00:01:44,080 Speaker 1: and usher me into blissful sleep. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, 17 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:52,760 Speaker 1: thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, 18 00:01:53,520 --> 00:01:59,840 Speaker 1: inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep. Song. 19 00:02:00,960 --> 00:02:05,360 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 20 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:15,440 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace unders watchful us. 21 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:21,000 Speaker 2: Sleep is one of the most important things that you 22 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:24,960 Speaker 2: can do for your mind, your body, and your soul. 23 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:30,040 Speaker 2: That's why we're so passionate at prey dot com about 24 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:35,399 Speaker 2: creating products like Sleep Psalms that can help you fall 25 00:02:35,440 --> 00:02:40,440 Speaker 2: asleep in peace. My name is Steve Gattina and I'm 26 00:02:40,480 --> 00:02:45,720 Speaker 2: the founder and CEO of Prey dot com, and tonight 27 00:02:46,240 --> 00:02:51,440 Speaker 2: I'm excited to offer you twenty percent off all supplements 28 00:02:51,600 --> 00:02:57,080 Speaker 2: from Momentous. 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If this episode blessed you, 40 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:10,080 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 41 00:04:12,720 --> 00:04:17,839 Speaker 3: Hello, I'm Grace for tonight's sleep Psalm by Prey dot com. 42 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:22,799 Speaker 3: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and twenty two. 43 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:28,120 Speaker 3: Begin this meditation by relaxing your body and calming your mind. 44 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:32,960 Speaker 3: Control your breathing to release the tension in your body 45 00:04:33,680 --> 00:04:37,320 Speaker 3: and to quiet the noise in your mind. Get in 46 00:04:37,320 --> 00:04:41,320 Speaker 3: a comfortable position where your back is flat and straight 47 00:04:41,960 --> 00:04:47,120 Speaker 3: and your chest is open. Take a deep breath. Feel 48 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:51,360 Speaker 3: the fresh air cleanse your lungs. Hold your breath for 49 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:57,520 Speaker 3: a few seconds. Exhale slowly, and feel the oxygen flow 50 00:04:57,640 --> 00:05:05,520 Speaker 3: throughout your body, rejuveni and restoring You practice taking longer, 51 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:11,560 Speaker 3: deeper breaths. With each inhale, tighten a different muscle group 52 00:05:11,640 --> 00:05:18,640 Speaker 3: of the body. With each exhale, relax your muscles. Continue 53 00:05:18,680 --> 00:05:23,640 Speaker 3: to tighten and relax every muscle until your body softens 54 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:30,119 Speaker 3: from your head to your toes. Breathe in and out. 55 00:05:32,320 --> 00:05:38,839 Speaker 3: Close your eyes and take another deep, cleansing breath. Lift 56 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:43,600 Speaker 3: your burdens to the Lord. Cast your anxiety on him. 57 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:49,520 Speaker 3: As you exhale, let go of any anxious thoughts and 58 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:54,159 Speaker 3: focus on the Lord carrying your burdens, lightening your load 59 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:59,799 Speaker 3: to give you rest. As you listen to God's word tonight, 60 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:04,400 Speaker 3: step into the presence of the Lord, and may He 61 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:09,280 Speaker 3: fill you with his hope, joy and peace, so that 62 00:06:09,360 --> 00:06:13,719 Speaker 3: you may find true rest. Psalm one hundred twenty two 63 00:06:13,839 --> 00:06:18,040 Speaker 3: from the King James's version says, I was glad when 64 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:21,240 Speaker 3: they said, unto me, let us go into the House 65 00:06:21,279 --> 00:06:24,960 Speaker 3: of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates 66 00:06:25,040 --> 00:06:29,320 Speaker 3: o Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is 67 00:06:29,400 --> 00:06:34,160 Speaker 3: compact together. Whither the tribes go up the tribes of 68 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:38,720 Speaker 3: the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks 69 00:06:38,839 --> 00:06:42,080 Speaker 3: unto the name of the Lord. For there are set 70 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:46,120 Speaker 3: thrones of judgment, the thrones of the House of David. 71 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:50,440 Speaker 3: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that 72 00:06:50,520 --> 00:06:55,680 Speaker 3: love Thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within 73 00:06:55,760 --> 00:07:00,880 Speaker 3: thy palaces. For my brethren and companion's sake, I will 74 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:05,559 Speaker 3: now say, peace be within Thee because of the House 75 00:07:05,600 --> 00:07:08,880 Speaker 3: of the Lord, our God. I will seek thy good. 76 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:13,200 Speaker 3: Meditating on the word of the Lord makes us aware 77 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:18,400 Speaker 3: of his powerful presence. Hearing his truth comforts us and 78 00:07:18,520 --> 00:07:23,920 Speaker 3: brings us peace. Following his commands fills our hearts with 79 00:07:24,080 --> 00:07:30,040 Speaker 3: joy and delight. Come before the Lord and invite his presence. 80 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:34,680 Speaker 3: As you sleep. In his presence, you will find rest 81 00:07:34,760 --> 00:07:38,720 Speaker 3: for your soul and refreshment for your body and mind. 82 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:44,720 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath. Be still before the Lord and 83 00:07:44,960 --> 00:07:49,200 Speaker 3: bask in his presence. Feel his light shine upon you. 84 00:07:50,440 --> 00:07:54,840 Speaker 3: Exhale slowly, and allow his glory to rest upon you, 85 00:07:55,800 --> 00:08:00,920 Speaker 3: keeping you warm and safe throughout the night. Close your 86 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:05,440 Speaker 3: eyes and imagine a city on a hill where people 87 00:08:05,520 --> 00:08:08,840 Speaker 3: from all over the world visit to worship the Lord 88 00:08:09,360 --> 00:08:14,400 Speaker 3: and praise his name. See the glorious city shine brightly 89 00:08:14,560 --> 00:08:18,040 Speaker 3: with the light and love of God into a dark world. 90 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:24,160 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath. Be filled with his hope. Know 91 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:28,200 Speaker 3: only he can satisfy your needs with his peace and love. 92 00:08:29,600 --> 00:08:35,240 Speaker 3: Exhale slowly and put your trust in God. Acknowledge any 93 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:41,440 Speaker 3: unconfessed sin before the Lord. Ask for his forgiveness. Ask 94 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:44,240 Speaker 3: for his guidance as you seek to do his will. 95 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:50,000 Speaker 3: Take a deep breath, Be filled with his mercy and grace. 96 00:08:51,400 --> 00:08:55,840 Speaker 3: Exhale slowly, and let go of any sin and shame. 97 00:08:56,160 --> 00:09:00,480 Speaker 3: In the Lord's presence. Know his sacrifice has sat satisfy 98 00:09:00,600 --> 00:09:04,640 Speaker 3: the atonement for our sins, fraeing us from our shame. 99 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:10,000 Speaker 3: Rejoice in the name of the Lord. Lift your spirit 100 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:12,480 Speaker 3: to praise Him for all he has done for you. 101 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:16,200 Speaker 3: Thank him for the ways he has provided for you 102 00:09:16,440 --> 00:09:20,720 Speaker 3: and protected you. Thank Him for the justice he brings 103 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:25,880 Speaker 3: to this world through wise judges and rulers. Think of 104 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:30,040 Speaker 3: a person who is struggling to find peace in their life. 105 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:33,640 Speaker 3: Pray they will turn to God and allow his peace 106 00:09:33,720 --> 00:09:39,440 Speaker 3: to transcend their circumstances. Pray God's presence will comfort them 107 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:44,640 Speaker 3: and help them rest throughout the night. Come before the 108 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:49,040 Speaker 3: Lord with your requests, give him the desires of your heart. 109 00:09:50,240 --> 00:09:54,839 Speaker 3: Lift your struggles. Seek the Lord, and he will fill 110 00:09:54,920 --> 00:10:00,120 Speaker 3: your life with his hope, joy and peace. Pray or 111 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:03,560 Speaker 3: protection over those who love God and seek his face. 112 00:10:04,760 --> 00:10:08,160 Speaker 3: Pray he will keep them in His perfect peace as 113 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:12,959 Speaker 3: they sleep through the night. Pray for provision over your 114 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:18,160 Speaker 3: family and friends. Pray God will satisfy their needs and 115 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:24,720 Speaker 3: fulfill their desires, overflowing their hearts with his joy. Pray 116 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:27,840 Speaker 3: for peace as you and your loved ones lay down 117 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:33,000 Speaker 3: to rest pray God will help you experience deep, RESTful 118 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:40,400 Speaker 3: sleep tonight. Take a deep breath, Exhale slowly, and release 119 00:10:40,520 --> 00:10:44,120 Speaker 3: any stress and tension that is still lingering from today. 120 00:10:45,760 --> 00:10:50,959 Speaker 3: Rest in his presence. Feel safe and secure in his hands. 121 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:58,840 Speaker 3: Find satisfaction in his provision. Close your eyes and allow 122 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:02,520 Speaker 3: his peace to rely. Relax your body and calm your 123 00:11:02,640 --> 00:11:04,920 Speaker 3: mind as you prepare for sleep.