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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 65:5.
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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. By awesome deeds
of righteousness, you answer us, God of our Salvation, you
who are the hope of all the ends of the earth,
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of those who are far away on the sea, Psalm
sixty five, Verse five. Dear Lord, as I lay down
to rest, I am grateful for the goodness and grace
surrounding me in this peaceful moment. I lift my voice
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to you, O, God of our Salvation, with all the
gratitude and gladness of a heart that knows your love.
By marvelous deeds, you answer me with righteousness, and in
the stillness of this night, I am filled with wonder
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at the majesty of your creation. The stars that twinkle
above me cast a glow of peace and tranquility, and
the soft rustling of the leaves remind me that I
am never truly alone. Even as I close my eyes,
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I feel your spirit comforting and keeping me safe. At
this moment, I know that I am loved and cherished,
and that nothing can ever separate me from your embrace.
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As I drift off to sleep, I give thanks for
the beauty surrounding me and the landscape that speaks of
your glory and power. Keep me safe and secure in
your perfect love. In Jesus' name, I pray Amen. Thank
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you for praying 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 T. D. Jakes for
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Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by Pray dot Com.
We will be meditating on Psalm sixty five. Get in
a comfortable position where you can relax your mind and body.
Think about keeping your back flat and straight and maintaining
good posture. To open up your chest and heart. Focus
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on taking deep breaths to fill your lungs with air
and to settle your heart. Breathe in and out slowly
through your nose. Take a deep breath, Hold that breath
for a few seconds, then exhale slowly releasing any stress
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and tension in your muscles and joints. With each breath,
focus on relaxing a different area of your body. Breathe
in and out gently. Rest your hands on your lap
or by your side. Soften your fingers and toes, relax
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your neck and shoulders, close your eyes, and take another
deep breath. Imagine God filling you with his joy, hope,
and peace. Breathe out slowly and release any stress and
anxiety from today. Surrender your anxious thoughts to God. Know
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he cares for you and He can give you everything
you need to sleep well tonight and to face tomorrow.
As your mind calms, ask God to speak to you
through his word. Ask him to remind you of who
He is and who you are to him. Allow his
word to lead you to a safe, quiet place where
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you can sleep peacefully to night. Let's find joy in
the many ways God provides for us. We can rest
to night knowing God will give us what we need
to sustain us through the day and night. Psalm sixty
five from the King James's version says, praise waiteth for THEE,
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O God in scion, and unto THEE shall the vow
be performed, O Thou, that hearest prayer unto THEE, shall
all flesh come, iniquities prevail against me, as for our transgressions,
Thou shalt purge them away. Blessed is the man whom
thou choosest and causest to a pro which unto THEE,
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that he may dwell in thy courts. We shall be
satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of thy
Holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O,
God of our salvation, who art the confidence of all
the ends of the earth, and of them that are
afar off upon the sea, which by His strength settest fast,
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the mountains, being girded with power which stileth the noises
of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the
tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the
uttermost parts, are afraid at thy tokens. Thou makest the
outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Thou visitest
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the earth and waterest it. Thou greatly enrichest it with
the river of God, which is full of water. Thou
preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for thou
waterest the riches thereof abundantly. Thou settlest the furrows thereof
Thou makest it soft with showers. Thou blessest the springing thereof.
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Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy paths
drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness,
and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures
are clothed with flocks. The valleys also are covered over
with corn. They shout for joy. They also sing. God's
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word reminds us he is our creator and provider, and
he will give us what we need every morning and
every night. He can provide for our physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs. No matter the type of provision you need tonight,
No God will sustain you. When you rest in His presence.
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Breathe in and out slowly, Meditate on the wonderful works
of our creator. Close your eyes and imagine the majestic mountains,
the rolling hills, and the luscious meadows he created with
his power and strength. Delight in the work of his hands.
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Know these same hands that created the roaring seas can
calm the storms of life. Exhale slowly and feel his
peace spread throughout your body, preparing you for deep, RESTful sleep.
Take another breath as your chest expands. Visualize God filling
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your life with everything you need, just like He fills
the streams with water. He will fill you up with
everything you need to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.
Exhale slowly and release any worries and doubts and the life.
Allow his provision to flow throughout your body. Acknowledge your
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sins before the Lord, ask for his forgiveness. Ask for
his help to resist temptation. Take a deep breath. Allow
God's grace and love to fill your spirit. Exhale slowly
and release any guilt and shame you are experiencing tonight.
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Know He has forgiven your transgressions and has cleansed you
with his righteousness. Praise the Lord for his salvation. Praise
him for his mercy and grace. Thank him for the
prayers he has answered. Thank him for the blessings he
has given you. Think of someone who needs God's provision.
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Pray he will bless them with what they need and
give them the desires of their heart. Pray he will
provide them with his hope and peace. Tonight as they sleep.
Lay your requests before the Lord. Tell him your needs
and your wants. Know He is your provider and will
shower you with his blessings and favor. Pray for God
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to provide for your needs. Pray you will experience his
peace as you wait for his provision. Pray for God
to give you the desires of your heart. Pray your
desires will align with his. Pray for God to rejuvenate
your body and renew your mind and spirit. As you
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sleep tonight, take a deep breath. As you exhale, release
any tension and stress that is still lingering from today.
As your body relaxes, allow God's provision and presence to
bring you peace as you rest through the night.
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