SPEAKER_00: 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?
SPEAKER_00: 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.
SPEAKER_00: But we forget that he wants to talk to us too.
SPEAKER_00: 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.
SPEAKER_00: Anxiety pulls the mind in many directions.
SPEAKER_00: Prayer gathers it back to center.
SPEAKER_00: Gratitude softens it.
SPEAKER_00: Peace protects it.
SPEAKER_00: 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.
SPEAKER_00: And the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
SPEAKER_00: Let me read that promise to you again.
SPEAKER_00: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, present your request to God.
SPEAKER_00: And the peace of God will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
SPEAKER_00: Take fifteen seconds to thank God for his peace, the peace that guards and protects your heart.
SPEAKER_00: Now, bring your requests to him, the worries, details, conversations, and unknowns.
SPEAKER_00: Ask for his guarding peace to cover your mind.
SPEAKER_00: Give yourself ten seconds to see that in your mind's eye.
SPEAKER_00: Father, thank you for guarding our hearts with your peace.
SPEAKER_00: We trust you fully.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.