WEBVTT 00:00:04.799 --> 00:00:09.039 Praise God that he is a God who hears and answers prayer. 00:00:09.519 --> 00:00:20.000 Praise God that he is a God who desires a relationship with us and wants to connect with us all day, every day, every moment. 00:00:21.199 --> 00:00:27.679 Today, as we begin, start by saying, thank you, God, that you hear me. 00:00:28.800 --> 00:00:32.159 Say, thank you, God, that you listen to me. 00:00:33.280 --> 00:00:37.679 Say, thank you, God, that you want to talk to me today. 00:00:39.039 --> 00:00:43.119 Worry drains our strength, but God offers his. 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:49.280 His presence offers us the courage we can't produce on our own. 00:00:49.759 --> 00:00:52.000 God is the great encourager. 00:00:52.320 --> 00:00:55.119 He put courage into our hearts. 00:00:55.600 --> 00:00:58.240 He says it all over scripture. 00:00:58.640 --> 00:01:02.159 This is how the prophet Isaiah records God's words. 00:01:02.479 --> 00:01:05.280 Do not fear, for I am with you. 00:01:05.599 --> 00:01:08.560 I will strengthen you and help you. 00:01:09.680 --> 00:01:17.280 Take 20 seconds to thank God that his strength never runs out, even when yours does. 00:01:36.799 --> 00:01:42.640 Tell God where you feel weak, overwhelmed, or incapable. 00:01:43.519 --> 00:01:46.239 Ask Him for His strength today. 00:02:48.639 --> 00:02:55.199 Imagine God placing His strong, steady hand over your heart. 00:02:56.879 --> 00:03:04.080 Next, would you pray for someone who you know or might guess feel stretched thin? 00:03:04.479 --> 00:03:20.159 A new parent, someone starting a new job or school, someone facing an unexpected financial loss or medical news, someone in a season that is requiring a lot of them. 00:03:20.800 --> 00:03:23.120 Ask God to strengthen them. 00:04:00.879 --> 00:04:01.520 Amen.