1 00:00:02,720 --> 00:00:15,560 Speaker 1: Life Audio. Thank you for listening to you Our Daily Prayer, 2 00:00:16,040 --> 00:00:18,759 Speaker 1: a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you 3 00:00:18,840 --> 00:00:22,200 Speaker 1: need to connect with your Father in Heaven. No matter 4 00:00:22,239 --> 00:00:24,760 Speaker 1: what is going on in your life today, you can 5 00:00:24,840 --> 00:00:27,960 Speaker 1: trust that God wants to hear from you. Right after 6 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,760 Speaker 1: this short word from our sponsor, people pray through today's 7 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:35,559 Speaker 1: prayer to renew your mind and transform your thoughts. Together. 8 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:57,320 Speaker 1: A Prayer to Renew your mind and Transform your thoughts 9 00:00:58,120 --> 00:01:04,880 Speaker 1: written by Alicia Searle, read by Kerriaeikerger. Do not conform 10 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:08,720 Speaker 1: to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by 11 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:11,840 Speaker 1: the renewing of your mind. Then you'll be able to 12 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:16,200 Speaker 1: test and improve. What God's will is is good, pleasing 13 00:01:16,640 --> 00:01:22,760 Speaker 1: and perfect will Romans twelve, verse two. My husband and 14 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:24,839 Speaker 1: I had just finished a Bible study on the Book 15 00:01:24,840 --> 00:01:27,800 Speaker 1: of Phesians with a group of dear friends. It's been 16 00:01:27,840 --> 00:01:30,800 Speaker 1: an honor to walk alongside this speek group of brothers 17 00:01:30,800 --> 00:01:33,360 Speaker 1: and sisters and help each other grow in our faith. 18 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:37,400 Speaker 1: The truth is that it was by divine design that 19 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:41,400 Speaker 1: this group came together, as we each share similar stories 20 00:01:41,680 --> 00:01:45,040 Speaker 1: and are navigating a season that combines both young children 21 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:49,080 Speaker 1: and college age kids, which let me say is a 22 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:53,280 Speaker 1: rarity and comes with a unique set of challenges. So basically, 23 00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:56,240 Speaker 1: as we delve into the word, we might be juggling 24 00:01:56,360 --> 00:01:59,480 Speaker 1: toddlers who are getting into mischief or teens who are 25 00:01:59,600 --> 00:02:03,160 Speaker 1: loudly rehearsing a skit for a TikTok video. There is 26 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:08,160 Speaker 1: never a dull moment. However, last Sunday, as we opened 27 00:02:08,160 --> 00:02:10,840 Speaker 1: our hearts to share about what book we are interested 28 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:14,080 Speaker 1: in digging into next, the conversation took a bit of 29 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:18,320 Speaker 1: a detour as we all shared similar sentiments with real 30 00:02:18,400 --> 00:02:22,320 Speaker 1: and a row of vulnerability. The running theme was that 31 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:26,000 Speaker 1: the enemy seemed to be lurking and maliciously attacking our 32 00:02:26,040 --> 00:02:33,880 Speaker 1: group between sickness, financial strain, family obligations, and unexpected life emergencies. 33 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:37,880 Speaker 1: Our six week Ephesian study took well over ten weeks 34 00:02:37,880 --> 00:02:41,400 Speaker 1: to finish. We all sensed that there was an underlying 35 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:44,919 Speaker 1: force that was doing everything it could to keep us 36 00:02:44,919 --> 00:02:48,720 Speaker 1: from meeting. Not only that, but we all could feel 37 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:51,680 Speaker 1: the weight of heaviness in our world that was slowly 38 00:02:51,760 --> 00:02:57,799 Speaker 1: seeping in our hearts, homes, families, and even congregations. While 39 00:02:57,840 --> 00:03:00,720 Speaker 1: we were digging into God's Word and do our best 40 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:05,440 Speaker 1: to seek real truth and understanding. A strong tug came 41 00:03:05,480 --> 00:03:09,360 Speaker 1: from another direction, leading us all down different paths of 42 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:13,280 Speaker 1: soul searching. This must have been the reason why Paul 43 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:17,079 Speaker 1: was so adamant about preaching on the simplicity of faith 44 00:03:17,639 --> 00:03:21,320 Speaker 1: to the Jews and Gentiles in Rome. Just like today, 45 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:25,880 Speaker 1: the Christians in Rome had become somewhat divided, with some 46 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:31,040 Speaker 1: leaning towards legalism and cultural tradition. They had essentially lost 47 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:34,440 Speaker 1: the basis of their faith in Christ Jesus. So Paul 48 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:37,880 Speaker 1: was urging the church to unite and encouraging them to 49 00:03:37,920 --> 00:03:42,720 Speaker 1: build community. Friend When the world seems heavy or the 50 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:46,400 Speaker 1: enemy is on the attack, sometimes we must go back 51 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:49,360 Speaker 1: to the basics of our faith. It all starts with 52 00:03:49,440 --> 00:03:53,920 Speaker 1: renewing our minds and transforming our thoughts. This is why 53 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:56,800 Speaker 1: I love the Book of Roman so much, as it 54 00:03:56,840 --> 00:04:00,400 Speaker 1: speaks to the hearts of believers, reminding us of God's 55 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:03,800 Speaker 1: goodness and faithfulness, and how we should strive to live 56 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:07,400 Speaker 1: in unity as the body of believers. I think I 57 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:10,480 Speaker 1: may have just convinced myself to suggest to our group 58 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:13,360 Speaker 1: that be digging to the Book of Romans next. The 59 00:04:13,480 --> 00:04:17,680 Speaker 1: truth is that the patterns of this world are indeed evil, 60 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:21,800 Speaker 1: and can lead us down many destructive paths. But God's 61 00:04:21,800 --> 00:04:24,799 Speaker 1: faithfulness provides a way for us to focus on His good, 62 00:04:25,440 --> 00:04:30,080 Speaker 1: pleasing and perfect will. We can do that by one 63 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:33,200 Speaker 1: meeting with the body of believers on a regular basis, 64 00:04:33,640 --> 00:04:36,520 Speaker 1: becoming a force that stands firm on the word of God. 65 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:41,560 Speaker 1: The enemy also knows that iron sharpens iron, making us 66 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:45,080 Speaker 1: weapons of destruction. To let suit up for the battle 67 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:50,320 Speaker 1: and fight for truth. Two Reading, reciting and reclaiming truth 68 00:04:50,640 --> 00:04:55,320 Speaker 1: out loud. Proclaiming Bible verses and promises out loud serves 69 00:04:55,640 --> 00:04:59,440 Speaker 1: many purposes as they become etched into our hearts and 70 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:04,240 Speaker 1: revive our minds. Start by proclaiming Romans three, twenty three, six, 71 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:08,520 Speaker 1: twenty three, eight, twenty eight ten, verse nine, Chapter twelve, 72 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:12,960 Speaker 1: verse one and two, and Chapter fifteen, verse thirteen three. 73 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:17,479 Speaker 1: Giving ourselves grace easier said than that I know. But 74 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:20,280 Speaker 1: when we fail and mess up or get sucked into 75 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:23,880 Speaker 1: a pattern that goes against God's will, we always have 76 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:27,240 Speaker 1: the opportunity to hand it all over to God with 77 00:05:27,400 --> 00:05:32,479 Speaker 1: humility through our confession, while graciously seeking repentance. What a 78 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:38,159 Speaker 1: precious gift our God extends to us. Let's pray, Father, God, 79 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:41,440 Speaker 1: thank you for supplying us with the richness of your 80 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:44,839 Speaker 1: word as we live in a world riddled with sin, 81 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:48,560 Speaker 1: pain and grief. Grant us the ability to continue to 82 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:52,640 Speaker 1: seek your will by clinging to the many precious promises 83 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:57,240 Speaker 1: scattered throughout your word. Let those truths flood our hearts 84 00:05:57,320 --> 00:06:00,400 Speaker 1: and minds as we strive to live them out in 85 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:04,240 Speaker 1: a way that honors you. God. Help us meet regularly 86 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:07,680 Speaker 1: their fellow brothers and sisters. Allow us to grow in 87 00:06:07,839 --> 00:06:12,560 Speaker 1: unity professing the truth wrapped in grace, renew our minds, 88 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:16,920 Speaker 1: transform our thoughts, and give us the tools to lean 89 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:21,000 Speaker 1: into our faith when this life years off course. We 90 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:35,760 Speaker 1: ask all this in your holy name, Amen. Your Daily 91 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:38,840 Speaker 1: Prayer is a production of Life Audio and Sale Media. 92 00:06:39,480 --> 00:06:42,359 Speaker 1: If you haven't already, be sure to follow the show 93 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:45,840 Speaker 1: on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. 94 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:58,120 Speaker 1: For more faith inspirational podcasts, visit us at lifeaudio dot com.