1 00:00:12,799 --> 00:00:13,299 Hello, 2 00:00:13,599 --> 00:00:15,460 and welcome to the throne. 3 00:00:15,974 --> 00:00:18,155 Here is today's prayer. 4 00:00:26,295 --> 00:00:29,195 Hello, and welcome to the very first episode 5 00:00:29,255 --> 00:00:31,515 of the Kneeling at the Throne podcast. 6 00:00:32,090 --> 00:00:34,570 I'm your host, Val Rocha, and I am 7 00:00:34,570 --> 00:00:36,270 so happy that you're here. 8 00:00:37,210 --> 00:00:39,689 This podcast is an answer to my prayer, 9 00:00:39,689 --> 00:00:41,530 and I believe God is going to use 10 00:00:41,530 --> 00:00:44,250 it to bring encouragement, strength, and comfort to 11 00:00:44,250 --> 00:00:44,909 his people. 12 00:00:45,609 --> 00:00:46,350 My heart 13 00:00:46,715 --> 00:00:48,715 is to serve the kingdom of God through 14 00:00:48,715 --> 00:00:50,494 teaching, prayer, and practical 15 00:00:50,795 --> 00:00:51,295 application 16 00:00:51,755 --> 00:00:52,575 of his word. 17 00:00:53,034 --> 00:00:55,515 My gifts to the kingdom include that of 18 00:00:55,515 --> 00:00:56,655 helps, encouragement, 19 00:00:56,954 --> 00:00:57,935 and my favorite, 20 00:00:58,315 --> 00:00:59,614 intercessory prayer. 21 00:01:00,229 --> 00:01:03,589 I have always loved walking alongside people and 22 00:01:03,589 --> 00:01:06,150 helping them to see how God's word speaks 23 00:01:06,150 --> 00:01:08,729 directly to their everyday lives. 24 00:01:09,430 --> 00:01:10,329 This podcast 25 00:01:10,950 --> 00:01:13,189 was born out of the kneeling at the 26 00:01:13,189 --> 00:01:14,170 throne devotional. 27 00:01:14,875 --> 00:01:16,814 Many of the readers wanted to go deeper 28 00:01:16,875 --> 00:01:19,215 and requested that I do a bible study. 29 00:01:19,674 --> 00:01:21,834 They wanted to know how they could apply 30 00:01:21,834 --> 00:01:23,534 the word when they prayed. 31 00:01:24,155 --> 00:01:26,954 That question ignited a fire within me, and 32 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:27,774 this podcast 33 00:01:28,319 --> 00:01:28,819 became 34 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:29,780 the result. 35 00:01:31,120 --> 00:01:33,299 Here at the Kneeling at the Throne 36 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:36,099 podcast, my goal is to help believers 37 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:39,040 enhance their walk with God through prayer and 38 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:40,099 biblical strategies. 39 00:01:40,875 --> 00:01:43,034 Each episode will offer you a space to 40 00:01:43,034 --> 00:01:43,534 pause, 41 00:01:43,834 --> 00:01:45,454 reflect, and pray together. 42 00:01:46,155 --> 00:01:47,854 This isn't just about listening. 43 00:01:48,155 --> 00:01:50,334 It's about joining in collective prayer. 44 00:01:51,034 --> 00:01:53,034 I want this podcast to be a place 45 00:01:53,034 --> 00:01:55,274 where you can find comfort in seasons of 46 00:01:55,274 --> 00:01:55,774 difficulty, 47 00:01:56,500 --> 00:01:58,119 strength when your faith is tested, 48 00:01:58,420 --> 00:02:00,979 and encouragement no matter what stage of your 49 00:02:00,979 --> 00:02:02,759 journey with Christ you're in. 50 00:02:03,379 --> 00:02:05,799 You can expect daily prayers here. 51 00:02:06,099 --> 00:02:07,959 These will be short but powerful, 52 00:02:08,500 --> 00:02:10,680 designed to set your heart and your mind 53 00:02:11,025 --> 00:02:12,645 on God throughout the day. 54 00:02:13,185 --> 00:02:15,344 From time to time, I may also share 55 00:02:15,344 --> 00:02:17,284 longer teachings or reflections, 56 00:02:17,665 --> 00:02:18,405 but everyday 57 00:02:18,784 --> 00:02:20,385 you'll know you can come here to be 58 00:02:20,385 --> 00:02:21,525 refreshed by prayer. 59 00:02:22,305 --> 00:02:22,805 So, 60 00:02:23,264 --> 00:02:25,205 I invite you to subscribe, 61 00:02:25,689 --> 00:02:26,750 but more importantly, 62 00:02:27,129 --> 00:02:29,289 pray with me. If you have a prayer 63 00:02:29,289 --> 00:02:30,509 request or a testimony, 64 00:02:30,889 --> 00:02:31,870 please do visit 65 00:02:32,250 --> 00:02:34,349 divine515.com 66 00:02:34,729 --> 00:02:36,990 and leave your prayer on the prayer wall. 67 00:02:37,705 --> 00:02:39,884 We are not walking this journey alone. 68 00:02:40,504 --> 00:02:41,004 Together, 69 00:02:41,384 --> 00:02:43,884 we are kneeling at the throne of grace, 70 00:02:44,824 --> 00:02:47,485 lifting our hearts before the One who hears 71 00:02:47,864 --> 00:02:48,844 and answers. 72 00:02:51,560 --> 00:02:54,760 That being said, let's close this episode with 73 00:02:54,760 --> 00:02:55,979 what I do best. 74 00:02:57,319 --> 00:02:57,819 Father. 75 00:02:58,199 --> 00:03:00,599 I thank you for every listener who has 76 00:03:00,599 --> 00:03:01,580 tuned in today. 77 00:03:02,199 --> 00:03:03,900 I ask that you bless them, 78 00:03:04,385 --> 00:03:06,944 strengthen them, and draw them closer to you 79 00:03:06,944 --> 00:03:08,085 throughout this platform. 80 00:03:09,104 --> 00:03:11,525 May this podcast be used for your glory 81 00:03:11,585 --> 00:03:14,724 to encourage hearts and to remind us all 82 00:03:14,784 --> 00:03:17,060 that you are always with us and that 83 00:03:17,060 --> 00:03:18,599 no matter where we're going 84 00:03:19,219 --> 00:03:20,759 and what we're going through, 85 00:03:21,299 --> 00:03:24,099 there's always room at the throne in Jesus 86 00:03:24,099 --> 00:03:24,599 name. 87 00:03:25,299 --> 00:03:27,239 Well, until next time, 88 00:03:27,539 --> 00:03:28,280 be blessed. 89 00:03:35,944 --> 00:03:38,925 Brought to you by Divine five one five.