1 00:00:02,720 --> 00:00:15,080 Speaker 1: Life Audio. Thank you for listening to your daily prayer, 2 00:00:15,200 --> 00:00:17,720 Speaker 1: where we help you find the words you need to 3 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:20,560 Speaker 1: connect to your Father in Heaven. No matter what's happening 4 00:00:20,600 --> 00:00:23,960 Speaker 1: in your life today, you can trust that God wants 5 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,600 Speaker 1: to hear from you. Right after this short word from 6 00:00:26,600 --> 00:00:30,200 Speaker 1: our sponsors, we'll pray through today's prayer for peace as 7 00:00:30,240 --> 00:00:50,280 Speaker 1: the New Year dons. A Prayer for Peace as the 8 00:00:50,320 --> 00:00:54,600 Speaker 1: New Year dons, written by Kenisia Saunders Lyddie read by 9 00:00:54,680 --> 00:00:59,800 Speaker 1: Leah Gerard. You will keep imperfect peace. Those who's my 10 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:04,200 Speaker 1: are steadfast because they trust in You, Isaiah twenty six 11 00:01:04,240 --> 00:01:10,080 Speaker 1: to three. A new year typically signifies a new beginning, 12 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:16,680 Speaker 1: but our relationship with God is ongoing and enduring. Unfortunately, 13 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:21,240 Speaker 1: with so many uncertainties and trials in our lives, our 14 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:24,560 Speaker 1: focus can sometimes shift from God to the cares of 15 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:27,880 Speaker 1: this world. As a new year is upon us, let's 16 00:01:27,920 --> 00:01:32,920 Speaker 1: pray that God would grant us peace. Some people get 17 00:01:33,120 --> 00:01:35,200 Speaker 1: so caught up in the world and it's news that 18 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:40,080 Speaker 1: they worry and experience anxiety, while others remain unfazed by 19 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:43,319 Speaker 1: the events happening around them. They're the ones who don't 20 00:01:43,319 --> 00:01:45,919 Speaker 1: even get water and toilet paper before a storm comes 21 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:51,320 Speaker 1: because they're unconcerned. I don't condemn either individual, because I 22 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:53,920 Speaker 1: do think there should be a healthy balance between the two. 23 00:01:54,840 --> 00:01:57,760 Speaker 1: But for the sake of our devotional today, I hope 24 00:01:57,760 --> 00:02:01,480 Speaker 1: that every believer would be unfit phased about their trust 25 00:02:01,680 --> 00:02:06,360 Speaker 1: in God. If our minds are focused on God and 26 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:09,639 Speaker 1: who he is and what he says, we will be 27 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:14,320 Speaker 1: in perfect peace when the storm comes. Yes, you can 28 00:02:14,360 --> 00:02:16,760 Speaker 1: still get the toilet paper in water. Yes, you can 29 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:20,480 Speaker 1: prepare for the invisible storms of life. And the way 30 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:23,400 Speaker 1: to do this is to keep looking to the author 31 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:27,360 Speaker 1: and finisher of your faith. It's a new year and 32 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:29,840 Speaker 1: a chance to begin with God at the helm of 33 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:34,480 Speaker 1: your life. It doesn't matter what the situation is. You 34 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:37,680 Speaker 1: can go through it because God is with you and 35 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:42,160 Speaker 1: you have his peace. Is there anything too hard for 36 00:02:42,240 --> 00:02:47,200 Speaker 1: our God? Can we trust his promises? If he says 37 00:02:47,720 --> 00:02:50,960 Speaker 1: you will have perfect peace when your mind is fixed 38 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:54,720 Speaker 1: on him, will he not bring it to pass? I 39 00:02:54,840 --> 00:02:58,239 Speaker 1: trust that our God is able to do exceeding and 40 00:02:58,360 --> 00:03:03,280 Speaker 1: abundantly more than we can ask. The situation may be dire. 41 00:03:04,040 --> 00:03:08,200 Speaker 1: Maybe your loved one is suffering from cancer. Maybe your 42 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:12,600 Speaker 1: family is dealing with grief. Maybe your husband who's the 43 00:03:12,600 --> 00:03:16,320 Speaker 1: breadwinner for the family has lost his job. But God 44 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:21,440 Speaker 1: has given you calm assurance. You're the one who is 45 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:25,399 Speaker 1: strong and holding it together for everyone because you know 46 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:30,200 Speaker 1: it is well. God has your back because he is 47 00:03:30,720 --> 00:03:34,040 Speaker 1: for you, and He's given you peace because you've prayed, 48 00:03:34,600 --> 00:03:38,520 Speaker 1: You've been in the word, and you know what he's promised. 49 00:03:39,040 --> 00:03:43,760 Speaker 1: You trust in his promises because they will come to pass. 50 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:47,800 Speaker 1: We should be believers who are kept in perfect peace 51 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:50,720 Speaker 1: because we know the character of God and why we 52 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:55,480 Speaker 1: serve him. If I come to know God more and more, 53 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:59,520 Speaker 1: it lessens my worry, and I'm reminded that no matter 54 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:04,720 Speaker 1: what happened, God still wins. When we know God, we 55 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:08,840 Speaker 1: can trust his plan. Our minds can be at peace 56 00:04:09,120 --> 00:04:12,400 Speaker 1: with no raising thoughts, even if we're biting our nails 57 00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:16,440 Speaker 1: and quaking in our shoes. God will keep me in 58 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:20,640 Speaker 1: perfect peace once I fix my focus on Him because 59 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:24,040 Speaker 1: He is with me during the trials, the pain, and 60 00:04:24,120 --> 00:04:28,279 Speaker 1: even the heartache. Our God is always ahead of us, 61 00:04:28,839 --> 00:04:32,720 Speaker 1: leading the way. Let him go ahead of you in 62 00:04:32,800 --> 00:04:38,120 Speaker 1: this new year. Let God grant you peace through his promises. 63 00:04:39,680 --> 00:04:43,960 Speaker 1: Trust in our God to do exactly what he has said. 64 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:50,320 Speaker 1: Let's pray, Almighty God and Father. I'm so thankful for 65 00:04:50,360 --> 00:04:54,520 Speaker 1: the peace you've granted me that surpasses all understanding. Help 66 00:04:54,520 --> 00:04:58,039 Speaker 1: me to know you more and more. Lord, Help me 67 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:01,800 Speaker 1: to exercise trust in you, especially when I can't see 68 00:05:01,800 --> 00:05:06,280 Speaker 1: the outcome. I know in your word you said, blessed 69 00:05:06,320 --> 00:05:09,520 Speaker 1: are those who believe and they have not seen. So 70 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:12,400 Speaker 1: help me keep my focus on you. This world has 71 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:15,000 Speaker 1: so many distractions, Lord, but I want to fix my 72 00:05:15,040 --> 00:05:20,080 Speaker 1: eyes on you. Help me to quiet my mind and pray. 73 00:05:20,160 --> 00:05:24,080 Speaker 1: When I feel tempted to worry, Remind me that you 74 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:28,520 Speaker 1: are in total control. Help me to trust in this 75 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:32,000 Speaker 1: new year because you are already ahead of me. You 76 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:34,599 Speaker 1: know the plans you have for me, and you will 77 00:05:34,680 --> 00:05:39,600 Speaker 1: see them through. Allow me to trust in you rather 78 00:05:39,640 --> 00:05:42,839 Speaker 1: than worrying about what this year will bring. Thank you 79 00:05:42,920 --> 00:05:46,800 Speaker 1: for your peace that the world cannot give. True peace 80 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:53,720 Speaker 1: comes from you and you alone, Dear Lord, in Jesus' name. Amen. 81 00:06:05,320 --> 00:06:08,320 Speaker 1: Your Daily Prayer is a production of Life Audio and 82 00:06:08,440 --> 00:06:11,920 Speaker 1: Salem Media. If you haven't already, be sure to follow 83 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:14,839 Speaker 1: the show in your favorite podcast app so you never 84 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:20,440 Speaker 1: miss an episode. For more faith filled inspirational podcasts, visit 85 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:28,800 Speaker 1: us at Lifeaudio dot com