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 --> 00:00:15,720 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Those who so 3 00:00:16,160 --> 00:00:26,440 Speaker 1: in tears will reap enjoy Psalm one six, verse five. 4 00:00:27,840 --> 00:00:31,920 Speaker 1: Dear God, as I laid down to sleep, I come 5 00:00:31,960 --> 00:00:37,960 Speaker 1: before you with a heart full of gratitude. You have 6 00:00:38,040 --> 00:00:44,159 Speaker 1: done great things in my life. I am eternally grateful 7 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:48,240 Speaker 1: for that you have showered me with love, provided for 8 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:53,960 Speaker 1: my every need, and surrounded me with people who uplifted 9 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:59,560 Speaker 1: my spirit. As I surrendered myself to sleep, I ask 10 00:01:00,240 --> 00:01:06,520 Speaker 1: that you grant me a joyful and peaceful rest. May 11 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:10,640 Speaker 1: your loving arms be my blanket, and may your gentle 12 00:01:10,680 --> 00:01:16,600 Speaker 1: whispers be the lullaby that soothes me to slumber. May 13 00:01:16,640 --> 00:01:21,080 Speaker 1: your light shine upon me, guiding me through the darkness. 14 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:29,240 Speaker 1: Thank you, Dear Lord, for your constant comfort in my life. 15 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:34,360 Speaker 1: I am blessed beyond measure, and give you all the 16 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:40,720 Speaker 1: glory and honor. In Jesus' name. 17 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:45,479 Speaker 2: I pray. 18 00:01:46,160 --> 00:01:54,440 Speaker 1: Amen. Thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. 19 00:01:54,680 --> 00:02:00,200 Speaker 1: Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with 20 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:06,320 Speaker 1: Tonight's sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from 21 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:12,080 Speaker 1: the Book of Psalms. Guiding you into a RESTful embrace 22 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:27,480 Speaker 1: under his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop 23 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:33,000 Speaker 1: TD Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep Palms podcast. 24 00:02:34,320 --> 00:02:39,480 Speaker 1: If this episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you 25 00:02:39,800 --> 00:02:43,120 Speaker 1: never miss a nightly encouragement. 26 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:51,000 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep psalm by pray dot Com. 27 00:02:51,560 --> 00:02:55,000 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on song one hundred and twenty six. 28 00:02:55,919 --> 00:03:01,600 Speaker 2: Breathe in and out slowly with each bra Focus on 29 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:06,960 Speaker 2: taking longer, deeper breaths to slow down your heart. Calm 30 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:12,160 Speaker 2: your mind and relax your body. Take a deep breath. 31 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:18,360 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and release the stress and tension in your 32 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:24,480 Speaker 2: muscles and joints. Soften your fingers and toes. As your 33 00:03:24,480 --> 00:03:30,000 Speaker 2: body relaxes, your thoughts will quiet down and your anxiety 34 00:03:30,120 --> 00:03:36,200 Speaker 2: will be relieved. Focus your thoughts on God. Meditate on 35 00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:40,840 Speaker 2: the wonderful works of his hands. Meditate on all the 36 00:03:40,880 --> 00:03:44,880 Speaker 2: great things He has done for you. As you reflect 37 00:03:44,960 --> 00:03:49,240 Speaker 2: on his mighty deeds, feel your heart swell with joy 38 00:03:49,760 --> 00:03:54,160 Speaker 2: and your spirit lift in praise. Take a deep breath, 39 00:03:55,360 --> 00:03:59,960 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly and feel His joy flow through your Vein 40 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:07,600 Speaker 2: means renewing everything it touches. Your body, your mind, your soul. 41 00:04:09,360 --> 00:04:12,320 Speaker 2: Remembering what God has done for us in the past 42 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:15,560 Speaker 2: will help us trust Him with the troubles in our 43 00:04:15,680 --> 00:04:21,120 Speaker 2: present and the unknowns in our future. Tonight, as you 44 00:04:21,279 --> 00:04:25,279 Speaker 2: listen to His word, allow his truth to fill you 45 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:29,880 Speaker 2: with his joy and hope, trusting God has good plans 46 00:04:29,920 --> 00:04:33,400 Speaker 2: for you. Psalm one hundred twenty six from the King 47 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:38,160 Speaker 2: James version says, when the Lord turned again the captivity 48 00:04:38,200 --> 00:04:42,680 Speaker 2: of Zion, we were like them the dream then was 49 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:46,359 Speaker 2: our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. 50 00:04:47,279 --> 00:04:50,560 Speaker 2: Then said they among the heathen. The Lord hath done 51 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:54,159 Speaker 2: great things for them. The Lord hath done great things 52 00:04:54,200 --> 00:04:59,560 Speaker 2: for us. Whereof we are glad, turn again our captivity, 53 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:03,400 Speaker 2: O Lord. As the streams in the south, they that 54 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:07,440 Speaker 2: so in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth 55 00:05:07,520 --> 00:05:11,799 Speaker 2: forth and weepeth bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again 56 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:17,520 Speaker 2: with rejoicing, bringing the sheaves with him. Thinking about the 57 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:22,000 Speaker 2: ways God has showed up in our past difficulties shows 58 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:24,520 Speaker 2: us how He will show up in our present and 59 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:29,040 Speaker 2: future difficulties. No matter what you are facing right now, 60 00:05:29,839 --> 00:05:33,840 Speaker 2: put your confidence in the Lord, knowing he has good 61 00:05:33,960 --> 00:05:37,760 Speaker 2: plans for your life plans to give you hope and 62 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:44,159 Speaker 2: a future. Rest in His goodness tonight, Breathe in and 63 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:49,839 Speaker 2: out slowly, close your eyes and reflect on the ways 64 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:53,960 Speaker 2: God has used your trials and tribulations to grow you 65 00:05:54,240 --> 00:05:58,719 Speaker 2: and transform you. No God will sustain you in the 66 00:05:58,839 --> 00:06:02,279 Speaker 2: darkest of nights and restore you in the light of 67 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:07,479 Speaker 2: His glory in the morning. Take a deep breath, be 68 00:06:07,680 --> 00:06:13,480 Speaker 2: filled with the hope of the Lord. Exhale slowly, and 69 00:06:13,600 --> 00:06:16,920 Speaker 2: allow his hope to turn your tears into songs of 70 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:23,120 Speaker 2: joy and your ashes into beauty. Know all things work 71 00:06:23,200 --> 00:06:25,960 Speaker 2: together for the good of those who love the Lord. 72 00:06:27,160 --> 00:06:31,719 Speaker 2: With your next exhale, let go of your worries and 73 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:35,360 Speaker 2: put your trust in the Lord's sovereign plan for your life. 74 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:39,880 Speaker 2: Think of a time when you win astray and travel 75 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:44,960 Speaker 2: down a dark path that led to consequences. Acknowledge any 76 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:51,159 Speaker 2: unconfessed sin, Ask the Lord for his forgiveness. Pray he 77 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:54,520 Speaker 2: will turn your heart toward him and help you walk 78 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:59,479 Speaker 2: down his path of life and righteousness. Breathe in his 79 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:05,679 Speaker 2: mercy and love. Breathe out your sin and shame. Breathe 80 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:10,720 Speaker 2: in his power and strength. Breathe out your fears and doubts. 81 00:07:12,040 --> 00:07:15,160 Speaker 2: Know the Lord will redeem you and will restore what 82 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:19,760 Speaker 2: has been lost. Think of all the wonderful things the 83 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:23,360 Speaker 2: Lord has done for you. Thank the Lord for the 84 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:27,160 Speaker 2: ways he has blessed you. Thank him for the times 85 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:30,960 Speaker 2: he has helped you and delivered you. Praise him for 86 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:35,400 Speaker 2: the miracles you have witnessed. Praise him for his provision 87 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:40,800 Speaker 2: and protection. Think of a person who needs God's help 88 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:45,440 Speaker 2: tonight in a specific area of their life. Pray for 89 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:50,280 Speaker 2: healing and restoration. Pray they will find rest in his 90 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:56,280 Speaker 2: provision and peace. Bring your requests to the Lord. Tell 91 00:07:56,360 --> 00:08:00,760 Speaker 2: him about your struggles and troubles. Tell him about your 92 00:08:00,840 --> 00:08:04,920 Speaker 2: needs and wants. Know he will give you the desires 93 00:08:04,960 --> 00:08:08,880 Speaker 2: of your heart when you are close to him. Pray 94 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:13,720 Speaker 2: for his redemption and restoration in your life. Pray you 95 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:16,840 Speaker 2: will live into that purpose to which you have been called, 96 00:08:17,520 --> 00:08:20,280 Speaker 2: and you will keep your eyes on the Lord every 97 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:25,120 Speaker 2: day and night. Pray for his provision in a specific 98 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:29,720 Speaker 2: area of your life. Pray his provision will satisfy your 99 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:34,680 Speaker 2: soul and fill you with his joy. Pray for his 100 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:39,920 Speaker 2: protection as you sleep. Pray you will rest safely and 101 00:08:40,040 --> 00:08:44,920 Speaker 2: securely in His joy and peace. Take a deep breath, 102 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:49,440 Speaker 2: Allow God to fill you with everything you need to 103 00:08:49,559 --> 00:08:56,120 Speaker 2: rest tonight. Exhale slowly and release any tension in the body. 104 00:08:57,679 --> 00:09:01,559 Speaker 2: Close your eyes and allow His joy to warm your 105 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:07,240 Speaker 2: heart and his peace to refresh your soul. In his presence, 106 00:09:08,280 --> 00:09:13,040 Speaker 2: know you will experience deep, RESTful sleep that will restore 107 00:09:13,120 --> 00:09:15,040 Speaker 2: you for tomorrow.