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Anxiety and depression may seem like an inevitable part of life, but the Lord designed us to live in joy and peace.

Proverbs 12:25 says: “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” (NKJV)  This simple truth points to the power of speaking a good word. Deliberately speaking a good word opens a gateway for heaven’s presence to flood our earthly atmosphere, bringing a peace that surpasses understanding. A good word restores our hope, and we can declare that no matter what, we know we will see hope and victory. 

In this message, Benjamin Nicholson reminds us how important it is that we remember the Lord’s faithfulness to us, for meditating on this leads us into a peace that only He can give.

Jesus said: “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to Me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.” (Matthew 11:28 TPT)

In this invitation to give our burdens to Him, we hear the promise of exchange: He trades our sorrow, worry, and mourning, for beauty, joy, and deep peace that only He can give. This exchange is on-going, where we have opportunity to go to Him again and again as our source of rest and refreshing.

In this week's podcast, we hear from David and Jess Bouet as they share their heart on worship.

In the same way that God said to the exiled Israelites—“Build houses, plant gardens, take wives, beget children, and flourish even in Babylon”—He is speaking to us, urging us to be “presently present” in our today, living our lives according to His word over us. If we are focused on the hope of “one day,” we can miss the abundant blessing He's already poured into today.

The Lord has you where you are right now to build and have abundance and grow in the land where you've been planted. Just keep believing. Be anxious for nothing. Live fully present in today, anchored in hope (a joy-filled expectation) that you will see His goodness in every detail of your life.

When the Lord speaks a word or a promise to us, we will face walls or obstacles that may seem immovable. But when we align our hearts and voices with God’s word over our lives, victory is won long before the wall begins to tremble. Keep declaring His promise, no matter how things may look, and constantly rehearse what He has spoken. Keep walking in alignment with His word over your life and be confident that no matter how long it takes, the Lord already sees the victory. He sees it as already won.

Trials are an inevitable part of life. But for the Believer, we know that in the trial, the Lord still brings hope and the promise of breakthrough, even when it seems impossible. And it seems like a contradiction, but the way to move forward out of the trial is to be still, silence our frantic mind and fix our eyes on the One whose faithfulness never wavers. Be still and become convinced that surely His word will come to pass. Be still and know that the Commander of Angel Armies is on our side and He is fiercely dedicated to seeing His promises come true in our lives.  

*Our apologies - due to a technical issue during the live recording process, there is a short gap at approx 3:44.

When David stepped onto the battlefield to face Goliath, his confidence was not rooted in his own might but in the unshakable truth of who the Lord had declared him to be. David had a bold confidence that the God who had delivered him from lions and bears would enable him to overcome this giant. Today, the same God who enabled David calls us to remember our identity: we are His sons and daughters, indwelled by the resurrected Christ. Like David, we can face our own giants with a bold confidence. When we make the decision to believe this truth, we will see glory and breakthrough. We cannot miss.

Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The actual translation of the phrase “pure in heart” means “clear in heart.” Most of us think that in order to have a pure heart, we have to strive to make ourselves pure. Yet Jesus does not measure us by our past sins, our present situations, or how we judge ourselves. In His sight we are already pure. He looks beyond our past and only sees the pure nature He created in us. When we position ourselves to fix our gaze on Him, we are washed clean and become vessels of His glory. He alone is the “One Thing” that is necessary for us to experience a pure and clear heart and truly see God.

Why do we need the favor of the Lord? What if the favor of the Lord isn't just our own personal need, but a powerful resource entrusted to us for a greater purpose? In this message, we are encouraged to understand why we must first be convinced of our need for His favor - not only for ourselves, but to also freely extend to others. In releasing what we have been given, we become vessels of that very blessing, showcasing the profound and unconditional love of Christ to our world.