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Thanks in Advance – 2 – Feeling Drained? Reset, Reboot, Rejoice
Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano, Tx. My name is Chris Fluitt and I have so much to be thankful for!
We are in the 2nd week of our Thanks In Advance series. Last week we told you that Thanks is a secret weapon. If you missed it be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Our Redemption Church podcast, or on RedemptionPlano.com.
Today I want to know… Have you ever just felt drained?
Like you’re running on empty – your joy’s low, your patience is thin, and even small things feel heavy?
You’re showing up, doing the right things, serving God, loving your family – but inside, you’re running out of fuel.
That’s what today’s message is about.
Feel Drained? Reset, Reboot, Rejoice.
Sometimes the problem isn’t that you’ve done something wrong – it’s that life has been pulling from you faster than you can refill.
And that’s exactly where we find a man named Jehoshaphat.
We will talk about him later… first let’s talk about us.
The Drain is Real!
We live in a world that makes us feel – surrounded, stretched, and spiritually tired.
We’re the most connected generation in history – and the most exhausted.
We run faster but rest worse.
We have more technology and less peace.
So, what do you do when you feel surrounded and drained?
Jehoshaphat shows us what to do.
[Jehoshaphat (873–848 BC)
Let’s step into this story for a minute.
Jehoshaphat isn’t just another name buried in your Bible reading plan – he’s a real man with real pressure sitting on his shoulders.
He’s the king of Judah, the southern kingdom after Israel split into two.
And here’s a key for us today:
Jehoshaphat didn’t cause the mess he’s standing in. He inherited it.
Generations before him made bad decisions…
Now Jehoshaphat is doing everything he can to clean up the spiritual mess he didn’t create. PERHAPS YOU CAN RELATE?
He’s trying to rebuild a nation’s faith in a time when faith has gone out of style.
He’s been trying to:
And now it looks like all that faithfulness might mean nothing, because he’s surrounded by people who don’t care about God at all.
2 Chronicles 20:1
Three nations form an alliance to destroy Judah.
A messenger bursts into the palace shouting…
A vast army is coming against you. (2 Chronicles 20:2)
Jehoshaphat has no time to prepare, no way to win, no one to call, and no allies to rely on.
He’s surrounded – and everyone’s looking to him for answers.
-He’s faithful, but frustrated.
-Godly, but overwhelmed.
-Trying to fix the mess of past generations, but it looks like he might die under the weight of it.
And maybe you’ve been there too – doing your best to serve God, but the problems keep stacking up.
You can’t control the situation.
You can’t stop the armies that are marching toward you.
But you can reframe it.
You can’t always change what’s coming against you, but you can change your outlook.
Jehoshaphat can’t control the battle – but he can control his belief.
He can’t fix the army – but he can fix his focus.
And that’s exactly what he does.
He resets, he reboots, and he rejoices.
1. RESET – Seek God First & Thank Him in Advance
What does that look like?
(2 Chronicles 20:3)
He’s afraid, but instead of spiraling, he thanks God in advance by seeking Him first.
He calls the nation to fast and pray.
He says,
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You. (2 Chronicles 20:12)
That’s the reset.
He takes his eyes off the army and fixes them on Almighty God.
He doesn’t start with what he can’t do; he starts with what God can do.
And Jesus said it like this in Matthew 6:33:
(Matthew 6:33) Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jesus taches us to reset our priority.
Gratitude helps you reset because thankfulness pulls your focus back to God’s faithfulness.
When life drains you, the first step isn’t to run harder – it’s to thank God first and let your focus reset on Him.
2. REBOOT – Stand Firm on God’s Word
As the people are praying, the Spirit of God comes upon a man named Jahaziel – an ordinary Levite from the priestly tribe, not a prophet, not a general – just someone ready to listen to God.
He stands up and says,
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. (2 Chronicles 20:15)
That’s the reboot.
That’s when God interrupts the noise of fear with the truth of faith.
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you. (v.17) (2 Chronicles 20:15)
Jehoshaphat doesn’t have to fix the fight – he just has to stand still and trust.
When you hear from God – that’s a reboot.
When you receive new truth to build your life on – that’s a reboot.
That’s why it’s so important to seek God in prayer, read His Word, and be around others who do the same.
Because what happens in those moments – the truth that enters your heart – isn’t just a reset, it’s a complete reboot.
It’s something you can now stand on.
It’s a foundation you can start again from.
It started with a reset, which led to a reboot, and next – it’s going to lead to a rejoice.
3. REJOICE – Let Your Praise Lead the Way
Jehoshaphat now makes a bold move.
He doesn’t send the warriors out first – he sends the worshipers.
“Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
‘Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.’” (2 Chronicles 20:21)
They lead with praise.
They thank God before the first arrow flies.
They rejoice before the results.
As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies. (2 Chronicles 20:21)
As they sang, God fought.
As they praised, God moved.
Their worship became their weapon.
By the time they reached the battlefield, the enemy was gone.
They spent three days collecting blessings from a battle they never had to fight.
Because they gave thanks in advance, they spent more time receiving blessing, than they did fighting.
That’s what happens when your praise leads the way – gratitude reframes your battle so God can fight for you.
So what do we do when we feel drained?
When the battle feels too big and our strength feels too small?
Practical Ways to Reset, Reboot, Rejoice
Here’s how you put this into practice:
Thank your boss for trusting you.
Thank your teacher for caring enough to challenge you.
Thank your friends for showing up.
Thank your spouse, your kids, your team.
When you express thankfulness in a chaotic environment, it reframes the atmosphere.
Gratitude resets the situation – it changes the tone, it changes the energy, it changes you.
Thankfulness doesn’t just reset your heart – it resets the room.
“I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”
“The battle is not mine; it’s Yours.”
“Guys, I know this is tough, and we don’t have every answer right now – but I’m so thankful for you on this team. I’m grateful for how hard everyone’s working, and I believe we’ll find a way through this.”
It turns a tense meeting into a moment of unity.
It turns pressure into perspective.
Take time to thank others.
Thank your coworkers, your family, your friends.
Thank God for what He’s already done.
Call out the wins and the victories you’ve already had – say them out loud.
That kind of thankfulness creates spiritual & emotional momentum.
It moves you from drained to overflowing.
Gratitude isn’t just good manners – it’s a power source.
When you live like that, your praise doesn’t just follow the victory – it leads you into it.
A Thankful Army!
Redemption Church, imagine if we lived like this.
A people who lead with praise before the problem, who refuse to stay drained because we’ve learned how to reset, reboot, and rejoice.
We wouldn’t just survive hard weeks – we’d transform them.
We wouldn’t just endure pressure – we’d turn it into praise.
That’s who we’re called to be – not a fearful army, but a thankful army.
Let’s say it together:
Thanks is my reset.
Thanks is my reboot.
Thanks is my rejoice.
Gratitude reframes my situation.
And here’s the truth –
if you’ll practice that kind of gratitude, you won’t just feel better… you’ll see better.
You’ll start viewing your life through a different lens – a lens of faith, not fear.
So as we move into a moment of worship, here’s your Gratitude Game Plan – three ways to live this out starting right now.
The Gratitude Game Plan
“Thank You, Lord, for this day.”
Reach for God before you reach for your phone.
This is a RESET! We are going to look to God.
“I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”
Truth reboots our faith.
Ask JESUS to reboot your faith.
Don’t just hear it — do it.
As our team leads us in worship, head toward the prayer area.
You’ll find blank thank-you cards there.
Take one — and write a thank-you note:
• Maybe it’s to the Lord for something He’s already done.
• Maybe it’s to someone who’s helped carry you through a hard season.
• Maybe it’s to a person you’ve been meaning to appreciate but haven’t yet.
Write it. Mean it. Let it be your act of worship and prayer.
When you’re finished, you can:
• Leave your note.
• Or take it with you and deliver it to that person this week.
This isn’t just a symbolic act – it’s a spiritual reset.
As you thank God and thank others, you’re creating momentum.
You’re turning gratitude into movement.
You’re stepping out of drained and into overflow.
So come. Pray. Write. Worship.
Thank Him in advance for the victory that’s already on the way.
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Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano, Tx. My name is Chris Fluitt and I have so much to be thankful for!
We are in the 2nd week of our Thanks In Advance series. Last week we told you that Thanks is a secret weapon. If you missed it be sure to check it out on Youtube, Spotify, Our Redemption Church podcast, or on RedemptionPlano.com.
Today I want to know… Have you ever just felt drained?
Like you’re running on empty – your joy’s low, your patience is thin, and even small things feel heavy?
You’re showing up, doing the right things, serving God, loving your family – but inside, you’re running out of fuel.
That’s what today’s message is about.
Feel Drained? Reset, Reboot, Rejoice.
Sometimes the problem isn’t that you’ve done something wrong – it’s that life has been pulling from you faster than you can refill.
And that’s exactly where we find a man named Jehoshaphat.
We will talk about him later… first let’s talk about us.
The Drain is Real!
We live in a world that makes us feel – surrounded, stretched, and spiritually tired.
We’re the most connected generation in history – and the most exhausted.
We run faster but rest worse.
We have more technology and less peace.
So, what do you do when you feel surrounded and drained?
Jehoshaphat shows us what to do.
[Jehoshaphat (873–848 BC)
Let’s step into this story for a minute.
Jehoshaphat isn’t just another name buried in your Bible reading plan – he’s a real man with real pressure sitting on his shoulders.
He’s the king of Judah, the southern kingdom after Israel split into two.
And here’s a key for us today:
Jehoshaphat didn’t cause the mess he’s standing in. He inherited it.
Generations before him made bad decisions…
Now Jehoshaphat is doing everything he can to clean up the spiritual mess he didn’t create. PERHAPS YOU CAN RELATE?
He’s trying to rebuild a nation’s faith in a time when faith has gone out of style.
He’s been trying to:
And now it looks like all that faithfulness might mean nothing, because he’s surrounded by people who don’t care about God at all.
2 Chronicles 20:1
Three nations form an alliance to destroy Judah.
A messenger bursts into the palace shouting…
A vast army is coming against you. (2 Chronicles 20:2)
Jehoshaphat has no time to prepare, no way to win, no one to call, and no allies to rely on.
He’s surrounded – and everyone’s looking to him for answers.
-He’s faithful, but frustrated.
-Godly, but overwhelmed.
-Trying to fix the mess of past generations, but it looks like he might die under the weight of it.
And maybe you’ve been there too – doing your best to serve God, but the problems keep stacking up.
You can’t control the situation.
You can’t stop the armies that are marching toward you.
But you can reframe it.
You can’t always change what’s coming against you, but you can change your outlook.
Jehoshaphat can’t control the battle – but he can control his belief.
He can’t fix the army – but he can fix his focus.
And that’s exactly what he does.
He resets, he reboots, and he rejoices.
1. RESET – Seek God First & Thank Him in Advance
What does that look like?
(2 Chronicles 20:3)
He’s afraid, but instead of spiraling, he thanks God in advance by seeking Him first.
He calls the nation to fast and pray.
He says,
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You. (2 Chronicles 20:12)
That’s the reset.
He takes his eyes off the army and fixes them on Almighty God.
He doesn’t start with what he can’t do; he starts with what God can do.
And Jesus said it like this in Matthew 6:33:
(Matthew 6:33) Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Jesus taches us to reset our priority.
Gratitude helps you reset because thankfulness pulls your focus back to God’s faithfulness.
When life drains you, the first step isn’t to run harder – it’s to thank God first and let your focus reset on Him.
2. REBOOT – Stand Firm on God’s Word
As the people are praying, the Spirit of God comes upon a man named Jahaziel – an ordinary Levite from the priestly tribe, not a prophet, not a general – just someone ready to listen to God.
He stands up and says,
Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. (2 Chronicles 20:15)
That’s the reboot.
That’s when God interrupts the noise of fear with the truth of faith.
You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you. (v.17) (2 Chronicles 20:15)
Jehoshaphat doesn’t have to fix the fight – he just has to stand still and trust.
When you hear from God – that’s a reboot.
When you receive new truth to build your life on – that’s a reboot.
That’s why it’s so important to seek God in prayer, read His Word, and be around others who do the same.
Because what happens in those moments – the truth that enters your heart – isn’t just a reset, it’s a complete reboot.
It’s something you can now stand on.
It’s a foundation you can start again from.
It started with a reset, which led to a reboot, and next – it’s going to lead to a rejoice.
3. REJOICE – Let Your Praise Lead the Way
Jehoshaphat now makes a bold move.
He doesn’t send the warriors out first – he sends the worshipers.
“Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendor of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
‘Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.’” (2 Chronicles 20:21)
They lead with praise.
They thank God before the first arrow flies.
They rejoice before the results.
As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies. (2 Chronicles 20:21)
As they sang, God fought.
As they praised, God moved.
Their worship became their weapon.
By the time they reached the battlefield, the enemy was gone.
They spent three days collecting blessings from a battle they never had to fight.
Because they gave thanks in advance, they spent more time receiving blessing, than they did fighting.
That’s what happens when your praise leads the way – gratitude reframes your battle so God can fight for you.
So what do we do when we feel drained?
When the battle feels too big and our strength feels too small?
Practical Ways to Reset, Reboot, Rejoice
Here’s how you put this into practice:
Thank your boss for trusting you.
Thank your teacher for caring enough to challenge you.
Thank your friends for showing up.
Thank your spouse, your kids, your team.
When you express thankfulness in a chaotic environment, it reframes the atmosphere.
Gratitude resets the situation – it changes the tone, it changes the energy, it changes you.
Thankfulness doesn’t just reset your heart – it resets the room.
“I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”
“The battle is not mine; it’s Yours.”
“Guys, I know this is tough, and we don’t have every answer right now – but I’m so thankful for you on this team. I’m grateful for how hard everyone’s working, and I believe we’ll find a way through this.”
It turns a tense meeting into a moment of unity.
It turns pressure into perspective.
Take time to thank others.
Thank your coworkers, your family, your friends.
Thank God for what He’s already done.
Call out the wins and the victories you’ve already had – say them out loud.
That kind of thankfulness creates spiritual & emotional momentum.
It moves you from drained to overflowing.
Gratitude isn’t just good manners – it’s a power source.
When you live like that, your praise doesn’t just follow the victory – it leads you into it.
A Thankful Army!
Redemption Church, imagine if we lived like this.
A people who lead with praise before the problem, who refuse to stay drained because we’ve learned how to reset, reboot, and rejoice.
We wouldn’t just survive hard weeks – we’d transform them.
We wouldn’t just endure pressure – we’d turn it into praise.
That’s who we’re called to be – not a fearful army, but a thankful army.
Let’s say it together:
Thanks is my reset.
Thanks is my reboot.
Thanks is my rejoice.
Gratitude reframes my situation.
And here’s the truth –
if you’ll practice that kind of gratitude, you won’t just feel better… you’ll see better.
You’ll start viewing your life through a different lens – a lens of faith, not fear.
So as we move into a moment of worship, here’s your Gratitude Game Plan – three ways to live this out starting right now.
The Gratitude Game Plan
“Thank You, Lord, for this day.”
Reach for God before you reach for your phone.
This is a RESET! We are going to look to God.
“I don’t know what to do, but my eyes are on You.”
Truth reboots our faith.
Ask JESUS to reboot your faith.
Don’t just hear it — do it.
As our team leads us in worship, head toward the prayer area.
You’ll find blank thank-you cards there.
Take one — and write a thank-you note:
• Maybe it’s to the Lord for something He’s already done.
• Maybe it’s to someone who’s helped carry you through a hard season.
• Maybe it’s to a person you’ve been meaning to appreciate but haven’t yet.
Write it. Mean it. Let it be your act of worship and prayer.
When you’re finished, you can:
• Leave your note.
• Or take it with you and deliver it to that person this week.
This isn’t just a symbolic act – it’s a spiritual reset.
As you thank God and thank others, you’re creating momentum.
You’re turning gratitude into movement.
You’re stepping out of drained and into overflow.
So come. Pray. Write. Worship.
Thank Him in advance for the victory that’s already on the way.