Psalm 32

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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 32:8. 

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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 song. I will instruct you
and teach you in the way which you shall go.
I will counsel you with my eye on you, Psalm

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thirty two, verse eight. Mighty God, you have blessed me
with the ultimate gift of forgiveness. No prize, profit, or
person could ever replace you, and you are matchless grace.

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The blood of the Lamb has covered my sins, and
I walk victoriously in this life because you have redeemed me.
I want to continually live a conquering life by keeping

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your commandments. Tonight, as the darkness of the night drapes
over the land, I want to ponder the darkness in
my own heart. I want to be wholeheartedly convicted of
my sin, convinced of your love, and comforted by your forgiveness.

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Do mighty work in me before I sleep. Relieve me
of anxiety, counsel me, and teach me your ways so
I can live in victory Jesus' name, Amen, thank you

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for prayer with me. I'm Bishop td Jakes 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.

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Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's
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Speaker 2 (02:54):
Hello, I'm Grace for Tonight's sleep song by pray dot Com.
Be meditating on Psalm thirty two. Tonight's Psalm focuses on
God's forgiveness and how it refreshes and renews our mind, body,
and soul. So to get ready to meditate on God's word,

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Let's clear the negative thoughts from our mind so that
we can focus on receiving God's love and grace. First,
sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Your hands
can rest on your lap or by your side. Choose
something in your space to focus on, like a spot

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on the wall or on the ceiling. As you do
some deep breathing exercises. Breathe in and out slowly through
your nose as you inhale slowly, feel your stomach expand
hold your breath for a few seconds, and then release

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by exhaling slowly through your nose, feel your stomach relax
and fall back into position. As you relax and your
mind clears, meditate on God's forgiveness and grace with each
new breath. Imagine being filled with His mercies with each exhale.

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Imagine letting go of your guilt and shame. Focus on
God as your redeemer, your savior. Take a deep breath
and open your heart to hear his voice. Ask for
him to speak to you through his word. Listen for
his still small voice to lead you down a safe,

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secure path that leads to peaceful rest. The Bible tells
us those who are forgiven are blessed. Tonight, find joy
in God's forgiveness and allow it to lighten your heart.
Calm your mind, and relax your body. Psalm thirty two

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from the King James's version says, Blessed is he whose
transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the
man unto whom the Lord imputteth not iniquity, and in
whose spirit there is no guile. When I kept silence,
my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long,

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for day and night, Thy hand was heavy upon me.
My moisture is turned into the draft of summer. Silah,
I acknowledge my sin unto THEE, and mine iniquity. Have
I not hid? I said, I will confess my transgressions
unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Silah.

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For this shall every one that is godly pray unto THEE.
In a time when thou mayest be found Surely in
the floods of great waters, they shall not come nigh
unto him. Thou art my hiding place. Thou shalt preserve
me from trouble. Thou shalt compass me about with songs

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of deliverance. Saylah, I will instruct thee and teach THEE
in the way which thou shalt go. I will guide
THEE with mine eye. Be ye, not as the horse
or as the mule, which have no understanding, whose mouth
must be held in with bit and bridle. Lest they

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come near unto thee. Many sorrow shall be to the wicked.
But he that trusteth in the Lord mercy shall compass
him about. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous,
and shalt for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

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God does not want us to sit in our guilt
and shame. The Bible reveals his forgiveness is greater than
our sin. He has covered all our sins. He does
not keep a record of our wrongs. Let's take delight
in God's word and find joy and freedom in his

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forgiveness and love. Take a deep breath. Invite the presence
of God as you sleep. Allow his forgiveness and love
to wash over you and cleanse you from the inside out.
He surrounds your heart and mind with his love, keeping
your focus on him through the night. Close your eyes

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and imagine the shackles of sin being broken and a
savior lifting you up to a safe, secure place where
no harm can come to you. Know when he looks
down at you, he sees his righteousness and he takes
delight in you. There is no fear in his perfect love.

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Just take refuge in him and He will protect you
and surround you with his peace. Tonight, think of a
time when you were stubborn and refused to follow God's way.
Confess the sin that came from following your own path.
Ask for his forgiveness and for his deliverance from your

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struggles with sin. Take a deep breath, allow his grace
and love to wash over you. As you exhale, release
any guilt and shame you are holding onto. Know He
will help you overcome your struggles and will surround you
with the beautiful sounds of victory. Thank God for forgiving

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your transgressions and covering your sins. Praise for redeeming an
restoring you. Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. Think
of someone who needs to experience God's forgiveness tonight. Pray
God will show his grace and love for them. Pray
He will deliver them from their shame and guilt so

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that they may find rest. Tonight, as you settle for
the night, lift up your requests to the Lord. Cast
all your cares and anxieties on him. Believe He will
take care of you and relieve you of your stress
from to day. Pray God will soften your heart toward

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Him and keep you on His path that leads to
joy and hope. Pray you will find peaceful rest in him.
Pray God will dispel any negative thoughts you have about
yourself or about him. Pray He will renew your mind
and spirit. Tonight. Pray God will protect you and your

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family through the night. May his presence surround you as
you sleep. Take a deep breath, Breathe in His love
and grace. Breathe out and release any tension and stress
that is still lingering from to day. Focus your thoughts

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on His goodness and strength to help you settle your
mind for the night. As your body relaxes, allow God
to give you rest that is deep and peaceful as
He gives you life that is abundant and joyful.