Hello there,
My name is Bill and welcome to this new series of meditations focused on the Psalms of the Bible.
Tonight we will be focusing on Psalm 2.
Before listening to God's Word,
It is important to relax your body,
Clear your mind,
And settle your heart.
Let's prepare to receive God's Word by getting in a comfortable position and doing some breathing exercises.
First,
Get comfortable by laying down flat on a bed or a couch or by sitting straight up in your favorite chair.
Relax your neck and shoulders.
Rest your arms gently by your side and take a few deep breaths.
Close your eyes and breathe in and out slowly.
As you inhale,
Allow your chest to fully expand.
Exhale slowly and release the stress in your muscles.
Feel your joints soften and your feet relax.
Take another deep breath and clear your mind.
Focus your thoughts on God.
Remember who He is,
The Sovereign One that works every day and night on your behalf.
He is working tonight to relieve you of the stress you are carrying from today and to give you peaceful rest through the night.
Breathe in and out slowly.
Surrender to God and listen for His voice of truth to comfort you as you sleep.
Tonight you can find rest in knowing God is in complete control.
No matter what's going on in our lives and the world around us,
We can find peace in His sovereignty and we can find hope in knowing those who place their trust in Him will be blessed.
Psalm 2.
Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves and the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and against His anointed,
Saying,
Let us break their bands asunder and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh.
The Lord shall have them in derision.
Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath and vex them in His sore displeasure.
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
I will declare the decree.
The Lord hath said unto me,
Thou art my son.
This day have I begotten thee.
Ask of me,
And I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron.
Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Be wise now,
Therefore,
O ye kings.
Be instructed,
Ye judges of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son,
Lest he be angry.
And ye perish from the way,
When his wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
When the chaos of this world becomes too much to bear,
Take refuge in God,
Knowing He is sovereign over all the nations and the rulers,
Sovereign over every aspect of our lives.
Nothing happens without His approval.
Nothing falls from His grasp.
Nothing surprises Him.
He responds to everything that happens in this world,
And He knows what to do in every situation.
Let's focus on taking deep breaths to calm our minds and settle our hearts.
Take a big,
Deep breath.
Allow your chest to fully expand.
When you exhale,
Release all your fears and worries concerning this world.
Put your hope and trust in God.
Breathe in.
Feel His love and peace wash over you.
Bask in His presence,
Knowing you are safe in His hands.
Breathe in and out.
Breathe in and out slowly.
Close your eyes and focus on God and the freedom you have in Him.
Praise Him for freeing you from the chains and shackles of this world,
From saving you from the path of sin and destruction that so many follow.
Find comfort in His sovereignty,
Knowing He is the King of kings and His rule can never be overthrown.
Breathe in and out slowly.
Imagine His protection surrounding you,
Keeping you secure as you rest through the night.
Think of a time when your circumstances or the circumstances in this world made you fearful and kept you from God.
Lift your fears to Him so that He can put them to rest.
Take a deep breath and be filled with His grace.
As you breathe out,
Surrender to God's love and find inner peace and rest.
Praise Him for taking your fears and helping you find rest.
Praise Him for your salvation and how He has changed your life.
Praise Him for the good things He is doing in your life.
Lay your requests before God.
Cast all your cares and anxieties on Him.
Allow His hope and peace to fill your heart and mind and His comfort to help you experience a deep,
Restful sleep tonight.
Pray God will help you submit to Him by putting your trust in Him and following His path of righteousness.
Pray God will fill your heart with hope for the future.
Breathe in and out slowly.
Take refuge in God,
Knowing He is blessing you and protecting you.
Breathe in and out slowly.
As you exhale,
Release any tension and 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.
