In today's podcast, we're going to continue our week-long focus on telling the soil of the heart by looking at the power of prayer.

There is no better way to soften our hearts towards God than making space to have a real conversation with Him. His voice breaks down our walls.

His answers give us the peace and direction that we need. And His presence, simply resting in Him,

builds a solid foundation of connection that we need to live open and responsive to him throughout our day.

May God do a mighty work in us today as we discover the power of prayer.

Welcome to the first of team podcast. Our scripture for today comes from Philippians 4, 6 through 7.

Scripture says,

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with

thanksgiving, that your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your

minds in Christ Jesus.

God makes an amazing promise to us in Philippians 4, 6 through 7, our scripture for today,

that if we will make our requests known to God in prayer, giving our burdens and anxieties over to him, then

he will swap those burdens for a guarding peace that surpasses all understanding.

How much do you need his peace today? What areas of your life feel burdened? What do you feel anxious about?

God has an endless reservoir of peace

that's available to you when you place your trust in Him through prayer.

As we open our hearts to God in prayer, the Spirit produces the fruit of peace.

When you lay your burdens at God's feet, trusting that He will take care of you as He promised,

peace overflows as a fruit of the Spirit's work in your life.

That's the assurance of your Father and the power of prayer.

For most of us, something like trusting God and handing over all our burdens is much easier said than done.

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