Psalm 4

In peace, I will lie down and sleep for you alone, Lord.

Make me dwell in safety, Psalms 4 and 8.

Thank you for hearing my weary sighs tonight.

You will leave me when I am distressed and comfort me when I feel uneasy.

When anger, bitterness and restlessness consume me, I pray that you would give me joy.

I pray that joy would be my pillow and that peace would blanket me.

Help me to feel safe and secure amid uncertainty and turmoil.

So I may harmonize with the Psalm of David.

In peace, I will lie down and sleep.

For you alone, O Lord, keep me safe.

Lift my spirit and calm my mind tonight.

In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

Thank you for praying with me.

I'm Bishop T.D. Jakes inviting you to unwind your mind and spirit with tonight's sleep Psalm.

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 Teenie Jakes, for tonight's episode of the Sleep Songs Podcast.

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Hello, I'm Grace.

For tonight's Sleep Song by Pray.com, we will be meditating on Psalm 4.

First, let's get in a comfortable position to open our mind and hearts to receive God's Word.

You can lie down flat on your back or you can sit up straight in a chair.

Relax your neck and 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 and out slowly.

Close your eyes and focus on God's promises, on His faithfulness.

Know He cares for you and He wants to lift your burdens and give you rest for your mind, body and soul.

Take a deep breath and allow your chest to fully expand.

As you exhale, release the stress you are carrying from today.

Open your eyes and invite God's presence into your room as you get ready to listen to His truth.

Breathe in and out slowly.

Be still and know that God is with you, ready to renew your mind and spirit.

Tonight, you can find comfort in knowing God hears your prayers and He will give you relief from your worries and fears so that you can rest peacefully in His presence.

Psalm 4 from the King James Version says,

Hear me when I call O God of my righteousness, thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress.

Have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?

How long will ye love vanity and seek after leasing?

Say la, but know that the Lord has set apart Him that is godly for Himself.

The Lord will hear when I call unto Him.

Stand in awe and sin not, commune with your own heart upon your bed and be still.

Say la, offer the sacrifices of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say, who will shoe us any good?

Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

I will both lay me down in peace and sleep.

For thou, Lord, only makeest me dwell in safety.

The Bible tells us to turn to God in our distress and lay our requests before Him.

Let's find comfort in knowing God is with us and He hears our cry.

He will relieve our stress and anxiety and deliver us from our troubles.

Close your eyes and invite the presence of God as you sleep.

Allow His peace to wash over you, knowing you will dwell in His safety tonight.

No harm will come to you as you rest in the powerful presence of God.

Nothing and no one can overcome the power and the strength of the Lord.

You are safe, you are secure, you are loved.

Breathe in and out slowly, relax your body, close your eyes and imagine the brilliance of the Lord's face shining upon you.

Know you have found favor with the Almighty God, take delight in His favor and feel the gladness He has put into your heart.

Be still and quiet before God.

Search your heart.

Ask God to reveal any sin in your life or any hatred in your heart.

Ask God for His forgiveness, knowing He will forgive you.

Remember, God can use all the brokenness in our lives, including our mistakes and failures.

Commit to follow Him and trust Him tonight.

Breathe in and out.

Allow His mercy to wash over you.

Know you have been set apart for the Lord.

Thank the Lord for forgiving your sins, praise Him for choosing you and setting you apart to do His good work.

Think of a specific prayer God has answered in your life and thank Him for hearing you and answering your prayer.

Think of someone you might be angry with or someone you may be struggling to forgive.

Ask God to help you forgive them and reconcile with them.

Let go of any bitterness and resentment you may be holding on to.

Breathe in and out slowly.

Release the tension in your body.

Lay your requests before God.

Cast all your cares and anxieties on Him.

Believe He will help you and deliver you.

Allow His comforting presence to help you experience a deep, restful sleep tonight.

Pray over an area of your life where you need God's help and intervention.

Pray God will help you find joy in Him no matter the outcome.

Pray God will help you be committed to following Him and His ways.

Pray for His guidance tomorrow as you strive to bring Him glory.

Pray God will help you find peaceful rest as you dwell in His safety.

Breathe in and out slowly.

Release any tension left in your body.

Lift up any worries and anxieties you still have to God.

Trust in Him alone.

Feel His light shining upon you.

Lie down and sleep in His perfect peace.

Breathe in and out.

As your body relaxes, allow God to refresh your soul and help you rest through the night.

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