WEBVTT 00:04.772 --> 00:08.315 [SPEAKER_00]: Trust is something we are not created to give away lightly. 00:09.095 --> 00:12.178 [SPEAKER_00]: We value trust like we value our own lives. 00:12.798 --> 00:17.202 [SPEAKER_00]: Constantly scrutinizing others to see if there were the of our trust. 00:18.009 --> 00:21.291 [SPEAKER_00]: But still, we are made to do life with help. 00:22.051 --> 00:28.355 [SPEAKER_00]: We are made to place our trust in that which will provide us with more life, joy, and peace. 00:29.476 --> 00:34.899 [SPEAKER_00]: I pray that this week, you and I will discover how trust worthy our Heavenly Father is. 00:35.839 --> 00:43.422 [SPEAKER_00]: I pray that we will willingly hand over control of our lives to a capable, loving and near God. 00:44.322 --> 00:54.426 [SPEAKER_00]: And I pray we will experience the abundant life that can only come through placing our trust in a God who gives up everything for relationship with us. 00:55.326 --> 00:57.507 [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast. 01:22.529 --> 01:29.936 [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm chapter 22, verses 4 and 5, Scripture says, 01:31.380 --> 01:40.666 [SPEAKER_00]: In you, our fathers trusted, they trusted, and you delivered them, to you they cried and were rescued. 01:41.987 --> 01:45.469 [SPEAKER_00]: In you, they trusted and were not put to shame. 01:47.851 --> 01:55.196 [SPEAKER_00]: Trust is foundational to experiencing the incredible life God offers us in relationship with him. 01:56.602 --> 02:04.785 [SPEAKER_00]: Trust is a commodity of the heart that is only truly given when someone or something proves itself trustworthy. 02:06.246 --> 02:10.187 [SPEAKER_00]: I can only trust you to the measure I believe you are trustworthy. 02:11.308 --> 02:16.750 [SPEAKER_00]: I can only trust my vehicle to the extent that I believe it will get me somewhere safely. 02:18.650 --> 02:26.837 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture makes powerful declarations about those who choose to place their trust in God over the world, or themselves. 02:28.259 --> 02:36.226 [SPEAKER_00]: Some 22 verses 4 and 5 says, in you are fathers trusted, they trusted and you delivered them. 02:37.247 --> 02:43.212 [SPEAKER_00]: To you they cried and were rescued, and you they trusted and were not put to shame. 02:44.966 --> 02:46.927 [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 40 verse 31 says. 02:47.667 --> 02:51.148 [SPEAKER_00]: But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. 02:52.028 --> 02:54.769 [SPEAKER_00]: They shall mount up with wings like eagles. 02:55.830 --> 02:57.910 [SPEAKER_00]: They shall run and not be weary. 02:58.631 --> 03:00.811 [SPEAKER_00]: They shall walk and not faint. 03:02.432 --> 03:10.474 [SPEAKER_00]: And Jeremiah 17 verse 7 says simply, blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord whose trust 03:13.650 --> 03:16.852 [SPEAKER_00]: We serve a God who is perfectly trustworthy. 03:18.073 --> 03:28.759 [SPEAKER_00]: We serve a God who so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. 03:31.001 --> 03:33.502 [SPEAKER_00]: God has already given us everything. 03:34.703 --> 03:37.465 [SPEAKER_00]: He has done enough to earn our trust. 03:38.953 --> 03:45.239 [SPEAKER_00]: But no matter how trustworthy God is, we still must make the decision to trust Him. 03:46.460 --> 03:49.263 [SPEAKER_00]: And no more important decision could be made. 03:51.004 --> 04:01.935 [SPEAKER_00]: To place our trust in God, is to found our lives on the unshakable, powerful, loving and resourceful character of our Heavenly Father. 04:03.300 --> 04:06.581 [SPEAKER_00]: He alone has the ability to provide for us. 04:07.362 --> 04:12.184 [SPEAKER_00]: He'll us, love us, empower us, and save us. 04:13.544 --> 04:15.645 [SPEAKER_00]: He alone is one to trust. 04:17.286 --> 04:28.830 [SPEAKER_00]: When we place our hope in Him, we anchor our lives, emotions, finances, relationships, and future, in a God who holy cares for us, 04:34.945 --> 04:41.807 [SPEAKER_00]: God promises you, and I say a 41 verse 10, fear not for I and with you. 04:43.047 --> 04:46.248 [SPEAKER_00]: Be not dismayed for I am your God. 04:47.488 --> 04:48.949 [SPEAKER_00]: I will strengthen you. 04:49.769 --> 04:50.709 [SPEAKER_00]: I will help you. 04:51.549 --> 04:54.570 [SPEAKER_00]: I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 04:57.128 --> 05:00.191 [SPEAKER_00]: You do not have to go through life on your own. 05:01.553 --> 05:04.395 [SPEAKER_00]: You do not have to carve out your own way. 05:05.917 --> 05:10.622 [SPEAKER_00]: You do not have to work to be loved, liked, or provided for. 05:12.478 --> 05:24.583 [SPEAKER_00]: When you place your trust in God, give Him your heart and follow Him, you will discover a wealth of abundant life unseen by those living for the world. 05:25.743 --> 05:34.607 [SPEAKER_00]: The creator of all, the author and perfecter of your faith, is backing you to place your trust in Him alone. 05:35.816 --> 05:45.519 [SPEAKER_00]: He is backening you to stop looking to the world and yourself for that which only He can truly and consistently provide. 05:47.239 --> 05:57.522 [SPEAKER_00]: Place your trust in Him alone today and experience a peace and joy that comes from casting off the weight you were never meant to carry. 05:58.922 --> 06:01.863 [SPEAKER_00]: Settle your heart as you enter guided prayer. 06:32.582 --> 06:45.408 [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on the trustworthiness of your heavenly Father, allow scripture to stir up your faith, to place your trust in God alone. 06:47.269 --> 06:52.432 [SPEAKER_00]: Deuteronomy 31 verse 6 says, Be strong and courageous. 06:53.630 --> 06:59.834 [SPEAKER_00]: Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. 07:00.874 --> 07:03.656 [SPEAKER_00]: He will not leave you or forsake you. 07:45.527 --> 07:49.729 [SPEAKER_00]: And next, who are what are you placing your trust in? 07:51.069 --> 07:57.572 [SPEAKER_00]: Who do you see as your provider, source of happiness, or foundation for your future? 07:59.435 --> 08:08.179 [SPEAKER_00]: I say a 41 verse 10 says, fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. 08:09.400 --> 08:16.303 [SPEAKER_00]: I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 08:57.549 --> 09:16.783 [SPEAKER_00]: and last, place your trust in God alone, cast the cares of your life on his shoulders, and receive his sustaining peace, rest in his wonderful presence in faith that he will truly take care of you. 09:18.744 --> 09:20.525 [SPEAKER_00]: Jeremiah 17 verse 7 says, 09:22.230 --> 09:27.744 [SPEAKER_00]: Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. 10:12.018 --> 10:21.524 [SPEAKER_00]: May Matthew 11, verses 28 through 30, lead you to a lifestyle of rest and peace through trust in your good Father. 10:22.825 --> 10:30.610 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 10:31.951 --> 10:42.385 [SPEAKER_00]: Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and lonely in heart and you will find rest for your souls. 10:43.527 --> 10:47.572 [SPEAKER_00]: From my yoke is easy and my burden is light. 11:20.058 --> 11:22.961 [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast. 11:23.422 --> 11:26.345 [SPEAKER_00]: The first in our week-long focus on trust. 11:27.366 --> 11:33.752 [SPEAKER_00]: As you go about your day today, try to recognize parts of your life where you don't fully trust God. 11:34.773 --> 11:40.078 [SPEAKER_00]: Some signs could be places where you experience stress, fear, or uncertainty. 11:41.079 --> 11:43.681 [SPEAKER_00]: Don't feel the need to fix it all at once. 11:44.081 --> 11:46.724 [SPEAKER_00]: Just begin by simply noticing those areas. 11:47.144 --> 11:51.028 [SPEAKER_00]: So you can more consistently bring them before your heavenly father. 11:52.209 --> 11:53.950 [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day today. 11:54.551 --> 11:56.653 [SPEAKER_00]: And may God bless you as you see him.