Psalm 8

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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 8:3-4. 

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm. When I consider
your heavens, the works of your fingers, the moon and
the stars which you have ordained. What is man that

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you think of him? What is the son of Man
that you care for him? Psalm eight, verses three and four.
Oh Lord, my God, how majestic is your name? Your

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glory is clearly shone in the heavens expands and the
earth's beauty. Who am I, Lord, that you even listen
to my prayers? Who am I that you would bend
down to bless, teach and love me. You hold the

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universe in the span of your hand. You command seize
to rise with the tide, and mountains to crumble under
their own weight. You are truly majestic. I am grateful
for your powerful presence and stepfast love in my life.

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I pray that you would give me childlike wonder when
considering your creation and character, as I rest, give me
a sense of awe at just how magnificent you are

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in Jesus A's mighty name. I pray, Amen, thank you
for praying with me. I'm Bishop TD. Jakes. Inviting you
to unwind your mind and spirit with Tonight's Sleep Song.

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Prepare your heart for this devotional from the Book of Psalms,
guiding you into a RESTful embrace under you his watchful eyes.

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Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD Jakes for tonight's
episode of the Sleepsalms Podcast. If this episode blessed you,
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Speaker 2 (02:57):
Hello, I'm grace for to night's sleep Psalm by pray
dot Com. We will be meditating on Psalm eight. As
you lay down, relax your shoulders, rest your arms by
your side, and take a few deep breaths. Release any
tension in your body, close your eyes and breathe in

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and out slowly. Clear your mind, and focus your thoughts
on God. Remember who he is, our creator that spoke
the world into existence, our creator that creates beautiful things
out of the dust. Remember who you are to God,

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his beautiful child, whom he perfectly crafted with his hands,
and whom He dearly loves and values. And to night,
your Creator wants to simply give you rest from this
chaotic world and busy life. Let's take a few deep
breaths and slow our minds and hearts down. Breathe in

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and out slowly until you feel our body relaxed and
your mind and heart settle. Meditate on his faithfulness, on
his goodness. Breathe in and out, and prepare to receive
God's word. In this world we might feel inadequate or unimportant.

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We might feel overlooked or misunderstood. But to night, as
you lie down, you can rest assured that you are
more than enough. You are incredibly valuable to the Almighty God.
Psalm Ate from the King James's version says, O, Lord,

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our Lord, how excellent is thy name? And all all
the earth, who hast set thy glory above the heavens
out of the mouth of babes and suckling, hast thou
ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still
the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens,

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the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars,
which thou hast ordained, what is man that thou art
mindful of him? And the son of Man that thou
visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower
than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor.

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Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of
thy hands. Thou hast put all things under his feet,
all sheep and oxen yea, the beasts of the field,
the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea,
and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. O Lord,

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our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth.
As you prepare to rest, meditate on God's wonderful works.
Reflect on his beautiful creation, the brilliance of the sun,
the twinkling stars and the night, and the diverse wild

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life that fills the sky, sea and land. Imagine standing
atop a majestic mountain and looking out at all the
wonderful things God created for you to care for, to love,
just as He does. Look at the earth and everything
in it as a gift from above, given to provide

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for you. Allow its beauty to fill you with joy
and delight. Calming your mind and heart, Breathe in and
out slowly, close your eyes, and imagine God down on you,
loving you and seeing your beauty just as you see

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his from the mountaintop. Know God made you and values
you over all creation. You are His masterpiece. He has
put his creation underneath your feet and has put you
over the wonderful works of his hands because He loves
you and adores you. Breathe in slowly as your chest expands.

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Imagine being filled with God's love. And when your heart
is completely full, breathe out and feel the tension leave
your body. Take delight in the favor you have found
with the Lord. Rejoice in his excellent name, for he
has created you in his image and has crowned you

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with glory and honor. Feel the warmth of his radiant
light shining upon you. Relax your body, Breathe in.

Speaker 1 (08:05):
And out.

Speaker 2 (08:08):
Think of an area in your life in which you
struggle with your self worth. Bring your feelings of inadequacy
to God and confess where you feel you are not enough.
Then take a deep breath and be still and listen
to his voice. Let his tender whisper remind you who

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you are to him, his beloved child, who is more
than enough, who is greatly loved, and who was created
to do amazing things through him. Thank God for the
unique way he created you. Thank Him for the gifts
he has given you in your life, including his creation.

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Think of someone you know who is struggling with their
self worth right now, Pray God will show them their
worth than him and their value as part of His creation.
Close your eyes and lift your requests to God. Pray
God will give you the confidence in him, for He

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has fearfully and wonderfully made you. Pray he will protect
you against the lies of the enemy when he says
you are not worthy. Pray God will give you childlike
faith to help you walk closer with him. Pray you
will sleep peacefully as a child does next to their mother.

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Pray you will be a good steward of what God
has given you. Pray for Him to show you how
to treat his creation in a way that reflects its beauty.
Drift off to sleep tonight, knowing you are beautiful and
you are loved. Relax your neck and shoulders. Pray then

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and out slowly as your body relaxes, Allow God to
refresh your soul and help you rest through the night.