Psalm 129

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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 129:1. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind
and spirit with Tonight's Sleep Psalm. Many times they have
afflicted me from my youth. Up let Israel, now say
Psalm one twenty nine, Verse one. Dear Lord Tonight, I

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take comfort and trust that you are a God of healing.
There have been many events in my life that were
out of my control. Traumise, disappointments, and afflictions have sought
to rob me of joy and chain me to the crown.

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But I read yours tonight that you are the freaker
of chains. You offer healing and restoration for all the
wounds I walk with. Like with it grass corched by
the sun, my soul requires rain. Rain down on me.

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Lord Jesus, shower me with grace, love and truth. Heal
me from the wounds of my youth, revived the parts
of me that passed away because of shame. I want

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to walk in freedom. I pray these things in Jesus' name. Amen,
thank you for praying with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes

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inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's
Sleep song. Prepare your heart for this devotional from the
Book of Psalms. Guiding you into a RESTful embrace under
his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD

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Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleep SOMs podcast. If
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Speaker 2 (02:58):
Hello, I'm grace for to night's sleep. Psalm by pray
dot com. We will be meditating on Psalm one hundred
twenty nine as you lay down to sleep. Invite the
presence of the Lord into your space. Bring all your
fears and worries, all your stress and anxiety to the

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Lord and find rest and refreshment in his presence. Take
a deep breath, be filled with his peace. Exhale slowly
and surrender your anxious thoughts and the fears and worries
that clutter your mind. Open your heart to hear the

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Lord speak to you through his word. Take long, deep
breaths to slow down your heart rate. Think about the
salvation of the Lord. Know in his salvation you are
free from your past, sin and shame. You are loved
in the moment, and you are secure in your future.

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Feel the joy of His salvation. Lift your spirit and
lighten your heart. Breathe in and out slowly, close your
eyes and focus on the goodness of the Lord. Be
still and quiet before the Lord, as you prepare to

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listen to his word. When we face persecution and difficulties
in this world, the Bible tells us we can have
confidence that the Lord will see us through tough times
to night. Rest confidently in the Lord, knowing you are
safe in his hands. Psalm one hundred twenty nine from

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the King James version says, many a time have they
afflicted me from my youth? May Israel now say, many
a time have they afflicted me from my youth? Yet
they have not prevailed against me. The plowers plowed upon
my back, they made long their furrows. The Lord is righteous,

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he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked. Let
them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth,
afore it groweth up. Wherewith the mower fileth not his hand,
nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom. Neither do they

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which go by, say the blessing of the Lord be
upon you. We bless you in the nape of the Lord.
In the middle of the chaos and confusion in our world.
It can be easy to let fear rule over your mind,
hindering the joy and peace that lives within you. Focusing

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your thoughts on God and meditating on his word can
strengthen your faith and lay your fears to rest. Be
comforted by His word and be filled with His joy
and peace in his presence. Take a deep breath as
your chest rises. Feel the mighty hands of God lift

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you up above your troubles. As you exhale, see his
mighty hands strike against the enemy that tries to rise
against you, and the fears and worries that threaten to
pull you down. Know the Lord will protect you from
the evil one, and he will deliver you from your troubles.

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Know you are safe in his hands. Breathe in and
out slowly, close your eyes and imagine a war raged
against those who love the Lord. See the Lord surround
his people, protecting them, preserving their lives. Rest in the

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power and strength of the Lord, even when destruction and
devastation come knocking at your door, because you can be
confident that victory is the Lord's. Confess any fears and
doubts you have of God's strength and sovereignty confess any
doubts about His goodness. Ask God to help you understand

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who he is. Ask God to help you put your
trust in him. Rejoice in the righteousness of the Lord.
Rejoice in his sovereignty. Thank Him for the times he
has helped you and delivered you from your troubles. Thank
Him for protecting you against the evil of this world.

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Think of a person who is facing a difficult time tonight.
Pray God will help them and deliver them when the
time is right. Pray will fill their hearts with peace
and sustain them through the day and night. Lay your
requests before the Lord. Ask for his help with your struggles.

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Ask for deliverance from your troubles. No God will be
by your side in the most difficult moments, and He
will deliver you in his timing. Pray for those who
are facing persecution because of their faith in the Lord.
Pray God will bless them and sustain their families throughout

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the day and night. Pray for the oppressed and the vulnerable.
Pray God will show you how to love and care
for those that cannot care for themselves. Pray for protection
over you and your loved ones. Pray God will help
you rest safely in his hands. Breathe in and out slowly.

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Relax your neck and shoulders, soften your muscles and joints.
Focus on the presence of God that fills your room.
As your body relaxes and your mind calms, allow God's
powerful presence to fill you with his hope, joy and

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peace so that you can experience deep, RESTful sleep throughout
the night.