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 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:28,360 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 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:41,080 Speaker 1: I am reminded of your might. You are more fantastic 6 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:45,920 Speaker 1: and vaster than the sea. Your voice is more commanding 7 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:52,519 Speaker 1: than thunder. Yet you are not only powerful, you are 8 00:00:52,800 --> 00:01:00,480 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 --> 00:01:09,520 Speaker 1: have assurance in your words and confidence in your ways 11 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:15,319 Speaker 1: because you have been faithful since the beginning of days. 12 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:25,120 Speaker 1: I will not waiver tonight. Instead, I will praise. I 13 00:01:25,240 --> 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 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:48,200 Speaker 1: You ray 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 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:18,079 Speaker 1: to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep song. 20 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:23,560 Speaker 1: Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms, 21 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:40,160 Speaker 1: guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful ey. 22 00:02:41,880 --> 00:02:46,280 Speaker 1: Thank you for joining me. Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's 23 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:52,800 Speaker 1: episode of the Sleep Songs podcast. If this episode blessed you, 24 00:02:53,320 --> 00:03:02,960 Speaker 1: follow the podcast so you never miss a knightly encouragement. Hello, 25 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:08,280 Speaker 1: I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm Byprey dot com. We 26 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:13,840 Speaker 1: will be meditating on Psalm ninety three. Breathe in and 27 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:18,960 Speaker 1: out slowly. Retreat to a quiet space where you can 28 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Speaker 1: be free of distractions as you prepare to listen to 29 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:27,480 Speaker 1: God's word. Once you are in a safe space where 30 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:31,080 Speaker 1: you can rest in the presence of the Lord, lie 31 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:35,640 Speaker 1: down on your back, keeping it flat and straight for 32 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:41,360 Speaker 1: optimal oxygen flow. Rest your arms gently by your side 33 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:46,320 Speaker 1: with your palms facing down. Use a soft pillow to 34 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:53,360 Speaker 1: support your neck. Take a deep breath, Exhale slowly and 35 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:59,600 Speaker 1: release any tension in your body. Clear your mind and 36 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:03,880 Speaker 1: met a on the sovereignty of the Lord. Know he 37 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:08,040 Speaker 1: is always in control and he uses his power for 38 00:04:08,160 --> 00:04:13,680 Speaker 1: your good. Take a deep breath, allow your lungs to 39 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:20,520 Speaker 1: completely fill with air. Exhale slowly, and surrender all your 40 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:25,200 Speaker 1: fears and doubts to the Lord. Feel a heaviness left 41 00:04:25,240 --> 00:04:30,880 Speaker 1: from your shoulders and heart. With your next exhale, relax 42 00:04:30,920 --> 00:04:35,120 Speaker 1: your neck and shoulders, and open up your chest and 43 00:04:35,279 --> 00:04:41,240 Speaker 1: heart as your mind calms. Ask the Lord to speak 44 00:04:41,279 --> 00:04:45,359 Speaker 1: to you through tonight's psalm. Allow the power of His 45 00:04:45,520 --> 00:04:50,479 Speaker 1: truth to comfort you. Tonight, the Bible reminds us the 46 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:53,880 Speaker 1: Lord is stronger than the storms we face in our lives. 47 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:58,760 Speaker 1: His power and strength can sustain us as we sleep. 48 00:05:00,080 --> 00:05:04,680 Speaker 1: Psalm ninety three from the King James's version says, the 49 00:05:04,760 --> 00:05:09,680 Speaker 1: Lord reigneth. He is clothed with majesty. The Lord is 50 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:15,120 Speaker 1: clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself. The world 51 00:05:15,279 --> 00:05:19,920 Speaker 1: also is established that it cannot be moved. Thy throne 52 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:25,040 Speaker 1: is established of old. Thou art from everlasting. The floods 53 00:05:25,040 --> 00:05:28,600 Speaker 1: have lifted up, O Lord. The floods have lifted up 54 00:05:28,640 --> 00:05:33,839 Speaker 1: their voice. The floods lift up their waves. The Lord 55 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:36,880 Speaker 1: on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, 56 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:42,560 Speaker 1: yea than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies 57 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:48,080 Speaker 1: are very sure. Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, forever. 58 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:54,039 Speaker 1: Reflect on the creation of the world. Think about the 59 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:58,640 Speaker 1: power that brought the world into its existence and established 60 00:05:58,680 --> 00:06:02,720 Speaker 1: it so that it cannot be moved. Think about the 61 00:06:02,839 --> 00:06:06,720 Speaker 1: mighty seas that roar and rage throughout the day and night. 62 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:11,960 Speaker 1: Know the same power that established the world is the 63 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:16,880 Speaker 1: same power that establishes your steps, keeping you safe and 64 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:23,039 Speaker 1: secure through the night. Take a deep breath. Allow the 65 00:06:23,120 --> 00:06:29,400 Speaker 1: Lord's strength to fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and feel 66 00:06:29,480 --> 00:06:34,560 Speaker 1: his strength flow to every bone, every muscle in your body, 67 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:39,799 Speaker 1: restoring you and rejuvenating you as you rest in him. 68 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:44,880 Speaker 1: Close your eyes and visualize the Lord as your king, 69 00:06:45,960 --> 00:06:52,239 Speaker 1: clothed with majesty, reining over all the earth, reiining over 70 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:57,760 Speaker 1: your life. Know in his power and strength he can 71 00:06:57,839 --> 00:07:02,800 Speaker 1: strike down the storms that threaten to overtake you. Take 72 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:08,000 Speaker 1: a deep breath. As your chest rises, Picture the waves 73 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:12,600 Speaker 1: of the seas rising against you. Listen to the pounding 74 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:17,200 Speaker 1: of the waves as they crash back and forth. Exhale 75 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:22,520 Speaker 1: slowly and feel the Lord's mighty hands strike down the waters. 76 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:27,360 Speaker 1: Hear his thundering voice over the roar of the mighty seas. 77 00:07:28,480 --> 00:07:33,880 Speaker 1: Breathe in and out slowly, and find comfort in the 78 00:07:33,920 --> 00:07:38,240 Speaker 1: strength of the Lord. Think of a time when you 79 00:07:38,360 --> 00:07:42,400 Speaker 1: buckled under pressure and abandon the ways of the Lord. 80 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:48,200 Speaker 1: Ask for his forgiveness. Ask for him to make your 81 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:52,360 Speaker 1: steps firm and secure, just like He did with the 82 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:58,640 Speaker 1: foundation of the world. Breathe in his holiness. Breathe out 83 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:04,160 Speaker 1: your sin and share in his strength. You can stand 84 00:08:04,320 --> 00:08:09,160 Speaker 1: firm in the face of temptation. In his power, you 85 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:14,720 Speaker 1: can overcome sin and death. Rejoice in the power and 86 00:08:14,880 --> 00:08:18,600 Speaker 1: strength of the Lord. Thank him for the times he 87 00:08:18,680 --> 00:08:22,560 Speaker 1: has protected you from the storm. Thank him for the 88 00:08:22,640 --> 00:08:26,760 Speaker 1: times he has delivered you with his mighty hands. Thank 89 00:08:26,880 --> 00:08:31,320 Speaker 1: him for his salvation that is secure in his righteousness. 90 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:36,280 Speaker 1: Think of a person who needs God's strength to sustain 91 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:41,200 Speaker 1: them during a difficult time. Pray God will satisfy them 92 00:08:41,240 --> 00:08:45,880 Speaker 1: with his provision and protection. Pray God will turn their 93 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:50,360 Speaker 1: heart to Him so they can experience his comfort and peace. 94 00:08:51,880 --> 00:08:56,000 Speaker 1: Cast your anxieties on the Lord, for he cares for you, 95 00:08:56,559 --> 00:09:00,439 Speaker 1: and his power is strong enough to relieve your fears 96 00:09:00,559 --> 00:09:05,600 Speaker 1: and worries. Pray God will help you follow his commands. 97 00:09:06,679 --> 00:09:10,440 Speaker 1: Pray God will help you be holy because He is holy. 98 00:09:11,559 --> 00:09:14,560 Speaker 1: Pray God will keep you in his perfect peace in 99 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:19,199 Speaker 1: the middle of life storms. Pray you can experience deep, 100 00:09:19,440 --> 00:09:25,720 Speaker 1: RESTful sleep no matter what darkness surrounds you. Pray God 101 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:28,800 Speaker 1: will protect you with his mighty hands as you sleep. 102 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:34,120 Speaker 1: Pray you can rest safely and securely in Him through 103 00:09:34,160 --> 00:09:41,160 Speaker 1: the night. Breathe in and out slowly. Put your trust 104 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:46,840 Speaker 1: in the Almighty God who never changes. Allow his power 105 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:52,560 Speaker 1: and strength to restore your mind, body, and soul as 106 00:09:52,600 --> 00:09:53,559 Speaker 1: you rest tonight.