These Two Words Will Change Your Life

About this sermon

What if the two most freeing words you could say are: "I can't." In this reflection on Psalm 143, John Ortberg explores why admitting our limitations isn't failure—it's the beginning of faith. Through a humorous story about assembling a chair, the story of Elijah's exhaustion, and a fresh look at Philippians 4:13, John reminds us that we were never meant to carry life on our own. This episode explores: - Psalm 143 and praying from weakness - Why self-sufficiency is a spiritual trap - Elijah's burnout and God's compassion - "The journey is too much for you" - A better understanding of Philippians 4:13 - Why "I can't" opens the door to God's strength Scriptures: - Psalm 143 - 1 Kings 19 - Psalm 127:1 - Philippians 4:13 #Psalm143 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Faith #DependenceOnGod #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #SpiritualFormation #Philippians413 #Hope 📚 Today's Resources: Gerald F. Hawthorne, World Biblical Commentary: Philippians 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Two Words That Can Change Your Life 00:23 Psalm 143 Begins 00:59 My Spirit Grows Faint 01:52 Teach Me the Way I Should Go 02:14 The Barrel Nut Story 03:11 Two Life-Changing Words: "I Can't" 03:59 What You Cannot Control 05:06 Why We Need God 05:31 Elijah's Exhaustion 06:03 "The Journey Is Too Much for You" 06:58 Unless the Lord Builds the House 07:19 Rethinking Philippians 4:13 08:04 "I Can Face All Things" 08:38 I Can't. He Can. 09:00 The Honest Prayer of Psalm 143

Topics

• Self-Control