1 Down, 2 To Go! Weeks that is…
Can you believe it has been a week already!? I’m telling you though, there really is nothing “fun” about fasting! I am glad it is not a work but simply a joy to honor God, who lives in us.
Fasting without Prayer = Diet!
The devil has no victory, though he has put his best foot forth in trying. THREE times he has blasted me with lies that could have been very persuasive, but I know that I know God has called me to this fast!
1. A close friend called me out on the purpose of my fast to which I am grateful, because that helped put into perspective just how much I want to honor my body as the Temple of the Living God ~ my KING!
2. Someone very close to me and FULL of wisdom (usually) tried their best in convincing me that we do not have to fast, and if we can “drink” an apple then why can’t we eat it. Wow, that was really convincing, but the Holy Spirit is more!
3. The sermon on Sunday was based upon God’s love for us and that our works cannot get us any closer to that fact. Boy oh boy did the enemy have a field day with that one. “you’re only doing this for brownie points with God… etc…” You know the lies. Well, I silenced him and praised God for breakthrough!
“The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
The Bible does not say a whole lot about fasting, but it does speak a considerable amount on faithfulness. Yes, I would loooove to sink my teeth into a sandwich, or a plate of spaghetti, or some BEEF!, but I would much rather honor Him who is faithful to me! And again, I know that I know, God has called me to this fast.
I really am having SUCH a good time.
The funny thing is ~ I’m not hungry. JESUS is my Bread and my Water! He is my portion. I am satisfied. That is why the enemy is trying to attack my mind. Stupid Devil! I have the mind of Christ!
How are you? Please share with me!! I want to know how to pray for you!
Blessings and Prayers,
Jennifer
