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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 61:2.
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Episode Transcript
I'm Bishop TD Jakes, inviting you to unwind your mind
and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm from the end of
the Earth. I will call to you when my heart
is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher
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than I Psalm sixty one, verse two. Hear my cry,
Oh God, listen to my prayer. I am crying out
to you, seeking your mercy and grace. I am weary
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and weak, feeling the world's weight on my shoulders. My
heart is faint and my mind is clouded. But I
know that you are the rock higher than me, and
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I look to you for strength and guidance. Lord, you
have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy.
You have protected me in the past, and I trust
you will continue to watch over me tonight. Help me
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let go of my worries and fears and rest in
knowing that you are always with me. May your peace
fill my heart and your love surround me as I sleep.
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Thank you God for your constant presence in my life.
As I closed my eyes tonight, I know I am
safe in your hands. In Jesus' name, Amen, thank you
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for praying with me. I'm Bishop T. D. 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 (03:30):
Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com.
We will be meditating on Psalm sixty one in a
quiet space. Get in a comfortable position, lie down flat
on your back or sit straight up in a chair.
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Maintain good posture to open your chest and heart. Close
your eyes and take a deep breath on relaxing your
mind and body to meditate on God's word. Exhale slowly
and release any stress and anxiety from today. Take another
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deep breath. As you breathe in focus on tensing the
muscles throughout your body. Hold your breath for a few seconds,
then exhale slowly and relax your muscles from your head
to your toes. With the next inhale, focus on contracting
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the muscles of your body that are still tense. As
you exhale, release any tension in your muscles, and soften
your joints. Feel your heart slow down as you take
longer and deeper breaths. Breathe in and out. Slowly. Invite
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God's presence as you prepare to receive his word. Ask
him to open your mind and soften your heart to
hear his truth. No, God is with you wherever you go.
He will never leave your side. He is there when
you call upon him for help. Wherever we are, God
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is there to protect us, to help us, and to
guide us to a safe place in which we can
find rest. Tonight, let's put our confidence in Him and
allow his presence to fill our minds and hearts with
peace and hope. Psalm sixty one from the King James
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version says, hear my cry, O, God, attend unto my
prayer from the end of the earth. Will I cry
unto THEE when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to
the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast
been a shelter for me and a strong tower from
them enemy. I will abide in Thy tabernacle forever. I
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will trust in the covert of thy wings. Sellah for
thou O God hast heard my vows. Thou hast given
me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou
wilt prolong the King's life and his years as many generations.
He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and
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truth which may preserve him. So will I sing praise
unto Thy name forever that I may daily perform my vows.
The Bible reminds us God is our shelter in which
we can dwell safely and securely. And He is our
strong tower in which we can find protection from the enemy.
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Like a bird's wings. He will cover us and keep
us warm and safe throughout the night. Breathe in and
out slowly, feel his mrdye and love wash over you.
Allow His truth to comfort you and preserve you. Take
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a deep breath as you inhale, think about his promises,
filling your heart with joy and delight. Exhale slowly, and
release any fears and doubts you have. May His word
be your rock, a secure place you can run to
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and find rest. Take a deep breath as your chest expands,
Allow praise to fill your lungs. Exhale slowly and rejoice
in His name with your next inhale, feel your mind
and heart rise above the noise that threatens to destroy
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your peace. Hold your breath for a few seconds. Breathe
out slowly and release any stress in your muscles and
anxious thoughts in your mind. Confess any sin in your life.
Lift your doubts to the Lord. Think of a time
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when you blamed God for your circumstances. Ask for his forgiveness,
and ask for him to cultivate a heart of worship
within you so that you will praise his name no
matter what. Take a deep breath, allow God's mercy and
love to wash over you. Exhale and release any guilt
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and shame you are experiencing. Know He will always love you,
and he is always faithful. Praise God for his love
and faithfulness. Praise Him for his salvation. Thank him for
the prayers he has answered. Thank him for the inheritance
that you will receive one day from him. Think of
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someone who needs to feel safe and secure. Tone pray
God will take them under his wings to protect them
and give them rest Throughout the night. Cry out to
the Lord. Cast your worries and anxieties on him. Know
he will listen to you and answer in his timing.
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Pray God will give you the strength to face trials
and tribulations. Pray you will find rest in Him during
difficult times. Pray God will preserve you and keep you
healthy for many years. Pray his word will nourish your mind,
body and soul. Pray God will protect you and your family.
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Pray He will keep you safe and secure through the
night so that you may rest peacefully. Take a deep breath.
Exhale slowly and release any tension that is still lingering
in your body. Close your eyes and relax your neck
and shoulders. Breathe in and out slowly with each exhale.
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Soften your body from your head to your fingers and toes.
As your body relaxes, allow the power of God's presence
to comfort you and bring you peace to help you
sleep through the night.
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