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 --> 00:00:18,759 Speaker 1: mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. Behold, bless you always, 3 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:23,160 Speaker 1: all you servants of the Lord, who by night stand 4 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:28,160 Speaker 1: in the House of the Lord. Psalm one thirty four, 5 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:36,159 Speaker 1: Verse one. Oh Lord, I come to you with the 6 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:42,320 Speaker 1: heart full of thanksgiving and praises for the rest you give. 7 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:47,600 Speaker 1: When my body is tired and my mind is weary. 8 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:53,600 Speaker 1: You are the one who gives me the strength to persevere. 9 00:00:53,800 --> 00:01:00,560 Speaker 1: You provide the peace that transcends all understanding. I lift 10 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:05,160 Speaker 1: my hands and worship to you. You are the source 11 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:08,800 Speaker 1: of all goodness, and I thank you for the rest 12 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:18,160 Speaker 1: you provide amid life's chaos. Thank You for the moments 13 00:01:18,200 --> 00:01:22,400 Speaker 1: of stillness and solitude where I can sit and bask 14 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:27,560 Speaker 1: in your presence. Thank You for the times of refreshing 15 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:32,480 Speaker 1: when I can let go my worries and simply rest 16 00:01:33,520 --> 00:01:40,720 Speaker 1: in your arms. Lord. I pray that you would continue 17 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,759 Speaker 1: giving me the rest I need. Help me to surrender 18 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:51,520 Speaker 1: my burdens to you and trust that you will carry 19 00:01:52,520 --> 00:02:00,840 Speaker 1: them for me. Thank you for your endless love, grace, 20 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:08,840 Speaker 1: and the beautiful gift of rest you provide. May my 21 00:02:09,120 --> 00:02:15,480 Speaker 1: life be a constant reflection of your goodness and mercy 22 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:28,400 Speaker 1: in Jesus Precious name. I pray Amen. Thank you for 23 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:33,400 Speaker 1: praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes inviting you 24 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:40,480 Speaker 1: to unwine your mind and spirit with tonight's Sleepsalm. Prepare 25 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:44,480 Speaker 1: your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 26 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:53,280 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes. 27 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:05,720 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me, Bishop T. D. Jakes for 28 00:03:05,880 --> 00:03:12,960 Speaker 1: tonight's episode of the Sleepsalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you, 29 00:03:13,520 --> 00:03:19,919 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a nightly encouragement. 30 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:27,960 Speaker 2: Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com. 31 00:03:28,560 --> 00:03:31,680 Speaker 2: We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred and thirty 32 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:36,720 Speaker 2: four as you lay down to sleep. Relax your neck 33 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:41,800 Speaker 2: and shoulders. Rest your arms gently by your side, and 34 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:45,480 Speaker 2: release the tension in your body. As you breathe in 35 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:52,880 Speaker 2: and out. Focus your thoughts on God. Meditate on his power, 36 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:58,560 Speaker 2: on his sovereignty. Remember He is the maker of the 37 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:04,080 Speaker 2: heavens and earth. Nothing is impossible for him. Trust in 38 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:07,680 Speaker 2: the hands that created the world. Know he can do 39 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:13,000 Speaker 2: wonderful things for you and through you. Take a deep breath, 40 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:19,640 Speaker 2: allow his power to rest upon you. Exhale slowly and 41 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:23,919 Speaker 2: put your trust in his sovereignty. Be filled with his 42 00:04:24,120 --> 00:04:29,360 Speaker 2: peace and joy. Open your mind to hear God's word. 43 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:33,240 Speaker 2: Ask for him to speak to your heart as you 44 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:37,520 Speaker 2: meditate on too night Psalm. Ask him to fill your 45 00:04:37,520 --> 00:04:42,480 Speaker 2: heart with his thanksgiving and praise. When we worship the Lord, 46 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:47,400 Speaker 2: we experience the joy of his blessings, and we can 47 00:04:47,480 --> 00:04:51,840 Speaker 2: rest in the peace of his presence. Psalm one hundred 48 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:57,440 Speaker 2: thirty four from the King James's version says, Behold, bless 49 00:04:57,520 --> 00:05:01,440 Speaker 2: ye the Lord, all ye servants of the which by 50 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:05,160 Speaker 2: night stand in the House of the Lord. Lift up 51 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:09,000 Speaker 2: your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord, the 52 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:13,039 Speaker 2: Lord that made heaven and earth. Bless thee out of Zion. 53 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:18,960 Speaker 2: Lift your spirit and heart, and praise the Lord in 54 00:05:19,120 --> 00:05:23,400 Speaker 2: everything you do. Honor him. Know he is worthy of 55 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:28,320 Speaker 2: your honor, worthy of your praise. Commit to serving the 56 00:05:28,360 --> 00:05:32,039 Speaker 2: Lord and leading others into the light of His love 57 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:37,839 Speaker 2: and glory. Take a deep breath, bask in the glory 58 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:41,839 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Feel the Lord's glory shine upon you. 59 00:05:43,040 --> 00:05:48,159 Speaker 2: Exhale slowly, and allow his glory to spread throughout your body, 60 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:54,080 Speaker 2: keeping you warm tonight as you sleep. Close your eyes 61 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:58,440 Speaker 2: and imagine climbing a mountain that reaches high into the 62 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:04,200 Speaker 2: heavens and looks down over all the earth. Marvel at 63 00:06:04,240 --> 00:06:08,599 Speaker 2: the beauty of the Lord's creation. Rejoice in the works 64 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:13,800 Speaker 2: of his hands. Take a deep breath and open your eyes. 65 00:06:15,360 --> 00:06:18,200 Speaker 2: Know the creator of the world is in your room 66 00:06:18,279 --> 00:06:24,560 Speaker 2: with you tonight. Exhale slowly and feel his presence. Relax 67 00:06:24,680 --> 00:06:30,159 Speaker 2: you and rejuvenate you. Think of a time when you 68 00:06:30,279 --> 00:06:33,400 Speaker 2: resented the Lord for not answering your prayer, in your 69 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:39,000 Speaker 2: timing or in your way. Confess any ungratefulness you have 70 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:44,400 Speaker 2: towards the Lord. Ask for the Lord's forgiveness. Ask him 71 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:47,040 Speaker 2: to help you. Trust him to do what is best 72 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:53,159 Speaker 2: for you. Take a deep breath, Allow his forgiveness to 73 00:06:53,480 --> 00:06:58,720 Speaker 2: wash over you. Allow his love and mercy to overflow 74 00:06:58,839 --> 00:07:03,600 Speaker 2: your heart with his che joy and praise. Exhale slowly 75 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:09,440 Speaker 2: and release any guilt and shame you are experiencing. Know 76 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:13,680 Speaker 2: the Lord fully knows you and fully loves you as 77 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:18,720 Speaker 2: your creator. Know your weakness is made perfect in his power. 78 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:24,040 Speaker 2: Rejoice in the name of the Lord. Praise him for 79 00:07:24,080 --> 00:07:29,120 Speaker 2: his salvation. Praise him for his goodness and his faithfulness. 80 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:33,440 Speaker 2: Thank him for the blessings he has given you. Thank 81 00:07:33,520 --> 00:07:37,320 Speaker 2: him for the joy he has poured into your heart. 82 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:40,320 Speaker 2: Think of a person who is going through a difficult 83 00:07:40,360 --> 00:07:43,840 Speaker 2: time and needs to be blessed with the joy of 84 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:47,880 Speaker 2: the Lord tonight. Pray he will fill their heart with 85 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:51,520 Speaker 2: his hope and joy and their mind with his peace, 86 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:57,000 Speaker 2: so they can experience deep, RESTful sleep to refresh them 87 00:07:57,040 --> 00:08:02,920 Speaker 2: for tomorrow. Lift your requests to the Lord. Know you 88 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:07,160 Speaker 2: will hear your prayers and be faithful to answer them. 89 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:10,560 Speaker 2: Put your trust in the maker of the heavens and 90 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:15,000 Speaker 2: the earth. Pray for the Lord to fill your house 91 00:08:15,040 --> 00:08:20,800 Speaker 2: with his provision, protection, and peace. Pray your loved ones 92 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:25,080 Speaker 2: will praise the name of the Lord. Pray for the 93 00:08:25,160 --> 00:08:28,200 Speaker 2: Lord to show you how to serve him every day 94 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:32,760 Speaker 2: and night. Pray you will never forget all the wonderful 95 00:08:32,840 --> 00:08:37,880 Speaker 2: things He has done in your life. Pray for the 96 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:42,360 Speaker 2: Lord to give you rest tonight. Pray you will sleep 97 00:08:42,400 --> 00:08:48,160 Speaker 2: peacefully throughout the night. Breathe in the joy and peace 98 00:08:48,320 --> 00:08:53,640 Speaker 2: of the Lord. Breathe out your fears and worries. Know 99 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:57,000 Speaker 2: you are safe and secure in the sovereign hands of 100 00:08:57,080 --> 00:09:02,320 Speaker 2: the Lord. Take a deep breath, Allow the air to 101 00:09:02,440 --> 00:09:09,160 Speaker 2: fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and release any tension in 102 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:15,360 Speaker 2: the body. Relax your neck and shoulders, soften your fingers 103 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:20,960 Speaker 2: and toes. As you relax, allow the joy of the 104 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:25,560 Speaker 2: Lord to warm your heart and allow his peace to 105 00:09:25,679 --> 00:09:27,760 Speaker 2: help you drift off to sleep.