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If I miss a day give me grace.  Read ahead if you can or take a break and we’ll finish the New Testament together.  I’m not trying to be polished,  trying in a real raw way to help keep the focus of your fast on the right things.   Thanks

Fasting Thought

Throughout history, God has had a place where He meets with His people.  Although this place is no longer limited like at times in history to a specific geographical spot, the place may be, identified by assembling, fellowshiping and seeking His presence.  Today we seek to gather in a place where God dwells among His people, the Church.  The Church isn’t a building or a denomination it’s an assembly of people where Jesus Christ dwells in their midst. (Matthew 18:20)  There is strength in gathering!  During this fast I encourage you to increase being at church as often as your schedule allows when we have a service.  No pressure to feel shame if you can’t make it, I just know this will help you greatly at all times, but especially during the fast.

Prayer – Talking to God

Today I’m going to push you a little more.  Partly because I’m in a hurry but also because I’m hoping to help you have confidence concerning The Word of God and prayer.  I want you to grab your Bible and turn to Ephesians 1:15-23.  It’s a prayer for spiritual wisdom.  Take one verse at a time and meditate and pray as you sense the scripture is directing.  This is one of my favorite prayer patterns.  There is so much to it so don’t worry if you meditate more than you talk.  Prayer is not just talking, it’s listening, thinking, and dreaming.

Bible Reading – God Talking to us

Read Luke chapters 11 – 20 if you’re trying to read the New Testament.  I’ve kicked the 21 day pressure to the curb.  Let’s just read it together if you can keep up – SWEET, if not just make it your goal to finish 1 book or 2.  If Matthew is too much find Jude it’s one page and go after it.  You can climb the staircase without seeing the top just take it one step at a time.  Staying flexible and agile are a big key in life.  The goal is set don’t beat yourself up over the journey.  When you stop enjoying it because of self-imposed pressure you need to look again at what & why you’re doing this in the first place.  Happy Reading!

Memory Verse – Remembering what God said

“I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.”  Philippians 3:13

Action idea – Doing what God says

Thanks for the ideas,  I’m going with Heather today.  Pray with someone not for someone, if they mention a major issue ask them if it’s O.K. to pray.  If you know of someone who has a need and you can’t talk to them directly, write them a written prayer.  Love it, keep the ideas coming!

Corporate Moment – Doing what God says together

Be at church tonight! Cold and rain excuse is for light weights!  Oh yea, its salsa night as we receive new members too!

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