July 4, 2025 • 12 mins
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Tonight's prayer is from Psalm 9:1.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. I will give
thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will
tell of all your marvelous works Psalm nine, Verse one.
(00:22):
Dear Lord, I want to praise your name as I
seek to sleep tonight. I want to tuck under your
mighty tower and fine rest. You are a powerful pillar
in my life. You have been faithful since the beginning
(00:43):
and will be faithful until the very end. Remind me
of your wonderful deeds so I might have reassurance for
the future. You sit atop a throne of justice, grace,
and righteousness. In times of trouble, you will respond when
(01:08):
I am lost. You will seek me out. When I
need safety, you will cover me. I have complete confidence
in your will for my life, and I rest easy tonight,
knowing that my future is secure in your hands. In Jesus' name, Amen,
(01:40):
thank 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 to a RESTful embrace under
(02:03):
his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD
Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsmes podcast. If this
(02:24):
episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss
a nightly encouragement.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com.
We will be meditating on Psalm nine. 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,
(02:59):
close your eye and breathe in and out slowly. Clear
your mind, and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who
He is, the all powerful, sovereign one that knows you,
seize you, loves you, and sustains you. He knows the
(03:21):
weight of what you are carrying from today, and He
is ready to lift your burdens and give you rest
for your mind, body, and soul. Bring today's worries and
anxieties to him. Know he cares for you. Know he
came to bring you a life filled with joy, hope
(03:44):
and peace. Focus on his promises, on his faithfulness. Breathe
in and out slowly. When you breathe in, allow your
lungs to completely fill with before exhaling. When you breathe out,
release the stress and tension in your muscles. As your
(04:09):
body relaxes, focus on opening your mind and heart to
God's voice. Listen to your heartbeat 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. Listen for his
(04:32):
still small voice to lead you down a safe, secure
path that leads to peaceful rest. Tonight. We can find
hope and joy in God's word, despite the chaos in
our world and in our lives. His word reminds us
we can trust him completely, for he sees us and
(04:56):
hears us, and he will never forsake us. We can
delight in what the Lord has done and be assured
of what He will do on our behalf. Psalm nine
from the King James's version says, I will praise THEE,
O Lord, with my whole heart. I will shew forth
(05:18):
all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice
in THEE. I will sing praise to Thy name, O,
Thou most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they
shall fall and perish at thy presence, for Thou hast
maintained my right and my cause. Thou saddest in the
(05:40):
throne judging right. Thou hast rebuked thy heathen. Thou hast
destroyed the wicked. Thou hast put out their name forever
and ever, O thou enemy. Destructions are come to a
perpetual end, and thou hast destroyed cities. Their memorial is
(06:02):
perished with them. But the Lord shall endure forever. He
hath prepared his throne for judgment, and he shall judge
the world in righteousness. He shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness. The Lord also will be a refuge
for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And
(06:25):
they that know thy name will put their trust in THEE.
For Thou Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek THEE.
Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion declare
among the people his doings. When he maketh inquisition for blood,
he remembereth them. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
(06:49):
Have mercy upon me, O, Lord, consider my trouble which
I suffer of them that hate me, Thou that liftest
me from the gates of death, that I may shew
forth all thy praise. In the gaits of the daughter
of Zion, I will rejoice in Thy salvation. The heathen
(07:10):
are sunk down in the pit that they made. In
the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth.
The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
Hgaiin Seilah. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and
(07:30):
all the nations that forgot God for the needy shall
not always be forgotten. The expectation of the poor shall
not perish forever. Arise, O Lord, Let not man prevail.
Let the heathen be judged in thy sight. Put them
in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves
(07:53):
to be but men Selah. As you lay down to night,
think about the goodness of a perfectly right, righteous God
who is completely sovereign over our world and our lives.
The Lord hears the cries of the afflicted. He rules
the world in righteousness, He judges with equity, He upholds
(08:18):
our just cause with his right hand. He will never
forget the needy, He will never turn his back on
his people. Take refuge in the Lord, for he is
our stronghold in times of trouble. Breathe then and be
comforted by his presence. Breathe out and lift your fears
(08:42):
to him. In his arms, you will find safety in
his hands. You will find strength in him. You will
rest securely through the night. Close your eyes and imagine
laying at his feet imperfect peace. Breathe in and out.
(09:06):
Relax your body. Surrender your heart and mind to the Lord.
Put your trust in his name. Focus your thoughts on
his goodness, on his power to help you overcome the world.
Breathe in and out. Release the tension in your body.
(09:29):
Give it all to God. Think of an area you
have not fully surrendered to God, an area which you
are scared to relinquish control of. Tell God your struggles
with trusting him. Confess times when you have taken matters
into your own hands. Ask for his forgiveness and for
(09:54):
his help with trusting him completely. Take a deep breath. No,
God will never break his promises. He will never break
your trust. He is for you, but not against you.
Praise God for the times his justice has prevailed. Praise
(10:15):
God for the hope he has given you during the
dark times and for the hope He has given you
for your future. Praise Him for the times he has
provided for you. Thank Him for answering your prayers. Think
of some one who is facing some form of injustice
or who is being treated unfairly. Ask God to intervene
(10:38):
in their circumstances and to put hope in their heart
and give them peace to night. Lay your requests before God.
Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. Trust Him
to give you RESTful sleep to night. Pray for justice
(10:59):
to be done in your nation. Pray your leaders will
seek God and his wisdom as they lead your country.
Pray God will open your eyes to the needs of
those around you and show you how to love and
serve others like Jesus did. Pray for God's provision and
protection over you and your family. Ask Him for what
(11:23):
you need in your life right now, wait expectantly for
his answer. Pray you will always take refuge in God,
relying on Him for what you need every day. Take
a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension and
(11:44):
stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your 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 to help you rest through the night.
I'm Bishop T. D. Jakes, inviting you to unwine your
mind and spirit with Tonight's sleep Psalm. I will give
thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. I will
tell of all your marvelous works Psalm nine, Verse one.
(00:22):
Dear Lord, I want to praise your name as I
seek to sleep tonight. I want to tuck under your
mighty tower and fine rest. You are a powerful pillar
in my life. You have been faithful since the beginning
(00:43):
and will be faithful until the very end. Remind me
of your wonderful deeds so I might have reassurance for
the future. You sit atop a throne of justice, grace,
and righteousness. In times of trouble, you will respond when
(01:08):
I am lost. You will seek me out. When I
need safety, you will cover me. I have complete confidence
in your will for my life, and I rest easy tonight,
knowing that my future is secure in your hands. In Jesus' name, Amen,
(01:40):
thank 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 to a RESTful embrace under
(02:03):
his watchful eyes. Thank you for joining me, Bishop TD
Jakes for tonight's episode of the Sleepsmes podcast. If this
(02:24):
episode blessed you, follow the podcast so you never miss
a nightly encouragement.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
Hello, I'm Grace. For tonight's sleep Psalm by pray dot Com.
We will be meditating on Psalm nine. 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,
(02:59):
close your eye and breathe in and out slowly. Clear
your mind, and focus your thoughts on God. Remember who
He is, the all powerful, sovereign one that knows you,
seize you, loves you, and sustains you. He knows the
(03:21):
weight of what you are carrying from today, and He
is ready to lift your burdens and give you rest
for your mind, body, and soul. Bring today's worries and
anxieties to him. Know he cares for you. Know he
came to bring you a life filled with joy, hope
(03:44):
and peace. Focus on his promises, on his faithfulness. Breathe
in and out slowly. When you breathe in, allow your
lungs to completely fill with before exhaling. When you breathe out,
release the stress and tension in your muscles. As your
(04:09):
body relaxes, focus on opening your mind and heart to
God's voice. Listen to your heartbeat 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. Listen for his
(04:32):
still small voice to lead you down a safe, secure
path that leads to peaceful rest. Tonight. We can find
hope and joy in God's word, despite the chaos in
our world and in our lives. His word reminds us
we can trust him completely, for he sees us and
(04:56):
hears us, and he will never forsake us. We can
delight in what the Lord has done and be assured
of what He will do on our behalf. Psalm nine
from the King James's version says, I will praise THEE,
O Lord, with my whole heart. I will shew forth
(05:18):
all thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice
in THEE. I will sing praise to Thy name, O,
Thou most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they
shall fall and perish at thy presence, for Thou hast
maintained my right and my cause. Thou saddest in the
(05:40):
throne judging right. Thou hast rebuked thy heathen. Thou hast
destroyed the wicked. Thou hast put out their name forever
and ever, O thou enemy. Destructions are come to a
perpetual end, and thou hast destroyed cities. Their memorial is
(06:02):
perished with them. But the Lord shall endure forever. He
hath prepared his throne for judgment, and he shall judge
the world in righteousness. He shall minister judgment to the
people in uprightness. The Lord also will be a refuge
for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And
(06:25):
they that know thy name will put their trust in THEE.
For Thou Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek THEE.
Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion declare
among the people his doings. When he maketh inquisition for blood,
he remembereth them. He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.
(06:49):
Have mercy upon me, O, Lord, consider my trouble which
I suffer of them that hate me, Thou that liftest
me from the gates of death, that I may shew
forth all thy praise. In the gaits of the daughter
of Zion, I will rejoice in Thy salvation. The heathen
(07:10):
are sunk down in the pit that they made. In
the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
The Lord is known by the judgment which he executeth.
The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
Hgaiin Seilah. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and
(07:30):
all the nations that forgot God for the needy shall
not always be forgotten. The expectation of the poor shall
not perish forever. Arise, O Lord, Let not man prevail.
Let the heathen be judged in thy sight. Put them
in fear, O Lord, that the nations may know themselves
(07:53):
to be but men Selah. As you lay down to night,
think about the goodness of a perfectly right, righteous God
who is completely sovereign over our world and our lives.
The Lord hears the cries of the afflicted. He rules
the world in righteousness, He judges with equity, He upholds
(08:18):
our just cause with his right hand. He will never
forget the needy, He will never turn his back on
his people. Take refuge in the Lord, for he is
our stronghold in times of trouble. Breathe then and be
comforted by his presence. Breathe out and lift your fears
(08:42):
to him. In his arms, you will find safety in
his hands. You will find strength in him. You will
rest securely through the night. Close your eyes and imagine
laying at his feet imperfect peace. Breathe in and out.
(09:06):
Relax your body. Surrender your heart and mind to the Lord.
Put your trust in his name. Focus your thoughts on
his goodness, on his power to help you overcome the world.
Breathe in and out. Release the tension in your body.
(09:29):
Give it all to God. Think of an area you
have not fully surrendered to God, an area which you
are scared to relinquish control of. Tell God your struggles
with trusting him. Confess times when you have taken matters
into your own hands. Ask for his forgiveness and for
(09:54):
his help with trusting him completely. Take a deep breath. No,
God will never break his promises. He will never break
your trust. He is for you, but not against you.
Praise God for the times his justice has prevailed. Praise
(10:15):
God for the hope he has given you during the
dark times and for the hope He has given you
for your future. Praise Him for the times he has
provided for you. Thank Him for answering your prayers. Think
of some one who is facing some form of injustice
or who is being treated unfairly. Ask God to intervene
(10:38):
in their circumstances and to put hope in their heart
and give them peace to night. Lay your requests before God.
Cast all your cares and anxieties on him. Trust Him
to give you RESTful sleep to night. Pray for justice
(10:59):
to be done in your nation. Pray your leaders will
seek God and his wisdom as they lead your country.
Pray God will open your eyes to the needs of
those around you and show you how to love and
serve others like Jesus did. Pray for God's provision and
protection over you and your family. Ask Him for what
(11:23):
you need in your life right now, wait expectantly for
his answer. Pray you will always take refuge in God,
relying on Him for what you need every day. Take
a deep breath. As you exhale, release any tension and
(11:44):
stress that is still lingering from today. Relax your 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 to help you rest through the night.
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