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Episode Transcript
I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. Some trust in
chariots and some in horses, but we trust the name
of the Lord, our God, Psalm twenty verse seven. Dear Lord,
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While some may put their trust in governments, I will
put my trust in you alone. I know you set
the course of history, and I rest assured in your plans.
When I find myself distressed and disquieted, please bring me peace.
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Remind me that although the world brings tragedy and struggle,
you offer comfort and victory. I do not want to
be ignorant of the world's issues. Instead, I want to
be a part of the solution, ultimately striving to glorify You.
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As I rest tonight, give me dreams of bringing your
kingdom here on earth. Give me the ambition to see
the hope of Heaven manifest in every facet of the world.
In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen, Thank you for praying
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with me. I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind
your mind and spirit with tonight It's sleep Psalm. Prepare
your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms
guiding you into a RESTful embrace under his watchful eyes.
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Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's
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Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's Sleep psalm by pray dot Com.
We will be meditating on Psalm twenty. Invite God's presence
as you prepare to sleep. Relax your body. Release any
stress and tension in your body, and rest your arms
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gently by your side. Close your eyes and breathe in
and out slowly. Clear your mind and focus on God's strength.
Know his mighty hands can uphold you throughout the day.
Know his hands can sustain you through the night. Know
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He is strong enough to carry the weight of your
burdens from today. With your next exhale, surrender your stress
and anxiety to Him and find rest in his arms.
Breathe in and out slowly. Feel your chest rise and
fall with each breath. When you breathe in, allow your
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lungs to completely fill with air before exhaling. When you
breathe out, focus on relaxing any area that is still
tense and stiff. Relax your neck and shoulders. As your
body relaxes, focus on opening your mind and heart to
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hear God's voice. Listen to your heart beat and focus
on breathing in and out slowly until your heart rate
slows down. As you get ready to meditate on God's word,
ask for him to speak to you tonight. Allow his
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word to comfort you and bring you rest tonight. Find
rest by putting your trust in God. The Bible tells us,
if you place your confidence in him, he can help
you rise above your circumstances and bring joy and hope
to your heart. Psalm twenty from the King's Dames version says,
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the Lord hear thee in the day of trouble the
name of the God of Jacob, defend thee. Send THEE
help from the sanctuary, and strengthen THEE out of zion.
Remember all thy offerings and accept thy burnt sacrifice. Selah,
grant THEE according to thine own heart, and fulfill all
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thy counsel. We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in
the name of our God, we will set up our banners.
The Lord fulfill all thy petitions. Now know I that
the Lord saveth his anointed, he will hear him from
his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
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Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we
will remember the name of the Lord, our God. They
are brought down and fallen, but we are risen and
stand upright Save Lord. Let the King hear us when
we call. God's word tells us we can overcome any
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difficulty that comes our way. We can find joy and
peace as we prepare for sleep to night, knowing the
Lord will give us victory and success over our troubles.
Let's clear our minds and let go of any worry
and anxiety that might keep us from experiencing deep, RESTful sleep.
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Take a deep breath, allow your chest to fully expand
allow God's joy to fill you and his peace to
wash over you. Exhale slowly, releasing any tension in your body.
Clear your mind of any distractions. Breathe in and out.
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Close your eyes and imagine the Lord extinguishing your fears
and standing above your circumstances. Imagine him holding you up
with the power of his right hand, not letting any
of your troubles or worries reach you. Breathe in and
out as you open your eyes, keep your thoughts focused
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on God and his power to rescue you and save you.
Take comfort in knowing you are never alone. Allow his
presence to calm your mind and soothe your soul. Breathe
in and out. Think of a time when you did
not put your trust in God, when your confidence in
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him waned. Confess your struggles with trusting him. Ask him
to renew your faith in him. Breathe in slowly and
be filled with His mercy and grace. As you breathe out.
Let go of your guilt and shame. Let go of
any doubts you may have. Surrender to God's love and
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find inner peace and rest. Rejoice in His name. Praise
God for the times he has helped you overcome difficult circumstances.
Praise him for the times he has delivered you from
the enemy. Praise him for the times he has answered
your prayers. Think of someone who needs courage to fight
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a battle they are facing. Pray they will put their
confidence in God and allow him to provide what they
need to succeed. Lay your requests before God. Cast all
your cares and anxieties on him. The Bible assures us
he answers our prayers. Find peace in knowing God will
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help you overcome your difficulties. Pray over a fear or
an anxiety that is keeping you awake at night. Pray
God will help you conquer your fear and let go
of your anxiety so that you may sleep peacefully. Pray
you will find confidence in God during difficult times. Pray
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his confidence will give you rest. Pray God will give
you the desires of your heart that align with his
Pray his joy will stay with you through the night.
Take a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension
and stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your
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neck and shoulders. Feel your body soften and your mind settle.
As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul
and bring you peace. Pease to help you rest through
the night.
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