WEBVTT 00:00:04.719 --> 00:00:14.560 As we begin to talk to God today, would you find a quiet place you can both talk with God as well as listen for Him? 00:00:15.199 --> 00:00:27.280 Communication requires two people, and too often we rush off after telling God what we need, which is necessary and good, and God delights in our sharing with him. 00:00:27.839 --> 00:00:31.280 But we forget that he wants to talk to us too. 00:00:32.079 --> 00:00:45.840 Today, let's give any fear or worry that has infiltrated our heart or mind back to God, the keeper of time, of outcomes, of the future. 00:00:47.520 --> 00:00:50.880 Anxiety pulls the mind in many directions. 00:00:51.200 --> 00:00:53.759 Prayer gathers it back to center. 00:00:54.320 --> 00:00:56.799 Gratitude softens it. 00:00:57.359 --> 00:00:59.840 Peace protects it. 00:01:00.799 --> 00:01:13.200 Paul writes to those who believe in Jesus in Philippi: do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, present your request to God. 00:01:13.840 --> 00:01:20.560 And the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 00:01:22.000 --> 00:01:24.959 Let me read that promise to you again. 00:01:25.280 --> 00:01:33.359 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, present your request to God. 00:01:34.000 --> 00:01:40.799 And the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 00:01:41.040 --> 00:01:48.640 Take fifteen seconds to thank God for his peace, the peace that guards and protects your heart. 00:02:03.519 --> 00:02:13.439 Now, bring your requests to him, the worries, details, conversations, and unknowns. 00:02:13.759 --> 00:02:17.439 Ask for his guarding peace to cover your mind. 00:03:53.680 --> 00:03:58.719 Give yourself ten seconds to see that in your mind's eye. 00:04:08.319 --> 00:04:13.520 Father, thank you for guarding our hearts with your peace. 00:04:13.919 --> 00:04:15.919 We trust you fully. 00:04:16.639 --> 00:04:17.279 Amen.