Quick musing as I read Jeremiah this morning. In Jeremiah 1:16 God says, “I will pronounce my judgements on my people because of their wickedness in forsaking me, in burning incense to other gods and in worshipping what their hands have made.” We are often times so self- centered that we want to worship God …
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 16- Open Our Eyes, Lord!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by bad news or surrounded by evil? When we are in a battle, it can feel like we are already defeated. But, as believers in Jesus, we aren't fighting for a victory, but from a place of victory.
40 Day Fast – Day 15- Take Up Your Sword!
As I write the title to this blog, I pause. There was a time when I wouldn't hesitate to title a blog to tell Christians to take up their sword. Of course, most believers in Jesus know this means to take up spiritual weapons of the Word of God, prayer and fasting. Yet, I pause. …
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting- Day 14 – Rest in Him
Pop quiz. What do New Testament believers have that Old Testament believers not have? That's right! We have the indwelling Holy Spirit. We have Jesus himself through the Spirit living inside of us. Pop quiz #2. How many spirits do believers in Jesus have living inside of them? Did you get this one right? Did …
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting- Day 13- Repent!
As I write this, at 11:30 PM on August 26th, 2020, Hurricane Laura is barreling towards the Gulf Coast of the United States. Since the end of last year, the Lord began speaking to my heart that terrible times were coming to the United States. At first, when these thoughts would come during my prayer …
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 12 – The Coming Tests
Victorious. There is a victory to be had by those who trust in the name of the Lord! Our treasures will be stored up in heaven where moth and rust do not steal and thieves do not break in. The thief cannot take our heavenly treasure. Be faithful.
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 11 First Love
Today, as we enter day 11 of our 40 day fast, we begin to read the prophetic words of Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation. Jesus knows us inside and out. He knows the spiritual state of us as individuals and he knows the spiritual state of churches corporately. In order to have Jesus' …
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting- Day 10 STRETCH!
What do you think of, when you hear the word stretch? There are a variety of definitions on M-W.com for stretch. Here are some of the words that are used to describe stretch: "To extend, to reach out, to enlarge, to expand, to amplify, and finally- an exercise of something (such as the understanding or …
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40 Days of Prayer and Fasting- Day 9 Ears to Hear
The Lord is looking for people whose hearts are fully committed to him- for people who are ready to hear from him.
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting – Day 8 – Persevere
It's easy to boast in the glory of God. Not so easy to glory in suffering. Suffering is not fun at all! So, if that is the case, then why in the world would we subject ourselves to something like fasting? Well, I consider- and I bet God does too- that things like perseverance, character and hope are worth a lot more to me than fun.
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