Hi, I'm Robert Jeffress, and I'm glad to serve as your Bible teacher every day on this great radio station.

On today's edition of Pathway to Victory, Jesus, in this next to the last section of the Sermon on the Mount,

distinguishes between our wants and our needs in four specific areas of our life.

If you have your Bibles, turn to Matthew chapter 7.

Matthew chapter 7, as we look at some straight talk from the Savior about our needs.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress.

Do you ever wonder if God really listens when we pray?

Sometimes the apparent silence feels quite deafening.

Well, God may hear our every prayer, but that doesn't mean He'll answer it right away.

And today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares how we can avoid getting discouraged when we bring our petitions before God.

Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message.

Dr. Jeffress?

Thanks, David, and welcome again to Pathway to Victory.

Most American families have to watch their spending very carefully.

In fact, sometimes a tight personal budget creates enormous pressure that can lead to worry and fear.

In a moment, I'm going to show you what Jesus said about those burdens.

And I think you'll find relief in his calming assurance.

At Pathway to Victory, we're no different.

This ministry feels financial pressure from time to time.

This keeps us on our knees.

We are fully dependent on God's provision and the resources that flow from grateful friends like you.

So thanks for including Pathway to Victory in your charitable giving.

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