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 3.
Before we begin,
Make sure that you are as comfortable as possible,
No matter whether it's lying down,
Sitting or even standing.
Make sure you put your arms down by your side or in an equally comfortable position,
Releasing any tension in your body from the day.
Close your eyes 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,
Sees you,
Loves you,
And sustains you.
Focus on His promises,
On His faithfulness.
Take a deep breath.
When you breathe in,
Allow your lungs to completely fill with air before exhaling.
When you breathe out,
Release the stress and tension in your muscles.
As your body relaxes,
Focus on opening your mind and heart to hear 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 still,
Small voice to lead you down a safe,
Secure path that leads to peaceful rest.
Tonight,
You can find rest in knowing God hears your prayers and He is in complete control over every circumstance in your life.
You can find assurance in knowing He will deliver you from your troubles.
Just put your trust in Him and His blessing will be upon you.
Psalm 3.
How are they increased that trouble me?
Many are they that rise up against me.
Many there be which say of my soul,
There is no help for him in God.
But thou,
O Lord,
Art a shield for me,
My glory and the lifter up of mine head.
I cried unto the Lord with my voice,
And he heard me out of his holy hill.
I laid me down and slept.
I awakened,
For the Lord sustained me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me roundabout.
Arise,
O Lord.
Save me,
O my God,
For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone.
Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord.
Thy blessing is upon thy people.
When the worries of this life keep us up at night,
We know we can cry out to the Lord,
And He will hear our cries and deliver us from our troubles.
We can sleep peacefully because God is always with us,
Sustaining us and protecting us,
And He is always working on our behalf.
He is for us,
So nothing and no one can be against us.
Feel your chest rise as you take a deep breath.
As you inhale,
Imagine rising above your enemies,
Above your circumstances,
Surrounded by God's protection,
Covered by His shield.
When you exhale,
Release your worries and fears.
Feel your muscles relax and your joints soften.
Breathe in and out,
And focus on God's unlimited power and strength to protect you,
Sustain you,
And know there is no battle or obstacle too big for God to overcome.
Allow the Lord to sustain you with His power and strength.
Breathe in and out slowly,
And imagine God sitting on His throne,
Powerful,
Almighty,
And sovereign,
Working on your behalf to give you rest.
Praise Him for His faithfulness to see us through the hardships in life.
Think about times when you allowed worry and anxiety to keep you up at night,
Rather than putting your trust in God.
Take a deep breath and be filled with His forgiveness.
As you breathe out,
Surrender to God's love and find inner peace and rest.
Praise Him for the times He has delivered you from your troubles.
Praise Him for the rest you were able to find in Him during a crisis.
Praise Him for the ways He has protected you throughout your life.
Think of someone you know who is facing a crisis and is doubting the goodness of God.
Pray God will protect them and give them peace to help them find rest tonight.
Lay your requests before God.
Cast all your cares and anxieties on Him.
Believe in His sovereignty and wait for Him to answer expectantly.
Pray God will deliver you from your troubles.
Pray for His peace to sustain you through the night.
Pray God will use difficult times to draw you and others closer to Him so that you can find rest in Him.
Pray God will reveal His truth to those who oppose you.
Pray they will turn to God.
Pray God will help you find comfort and hope in His protection and peace tonight.
Take a deep breath.
As you exhale,
Feel your body soften and your mind settle.
As body relaxes,
Allow God to refresh your soul and bring you peace to help you rest through the night.
