We’re in the middle of our third week of the Fasting Challenge at Grace, and I am so encouraged by the things you have been telling me. Here are some quotes from the Facebook page:
The best parts of this fast are my much more frequent conversations with God: "God, please give me strength." ... "God, Why did I choose to do this?" ... "God, the evil one is telling me to pull into McDonald's." ... "God, thank you for being there for me." ... God is always there, and always wants to hear from us!!
Is it just me or does Scripture seem like food when you’re fasting?
As I've been fasting and feeling physical hunger, I have had to ask myself (and God) if I am really HUNGERING for Him. Do I feel the same pain if I do not have God in my life after just a few hours? Food feeds and nourishes us physically, but do I feel a true hunger for God if I haven't had my fill of Him today? I repent for my lack of God-desire.
Check out the Facebook page for more. There are stories on the wall and on the discussion tab.
Even if all you are getting out of the fast is being obedient to God’s call, you are getting somewhere. He will not trust you with much until He can trust you with little (Luke 16:10). Keep it up!
I am also looking forward to week two in What Women Want this weekend. God is giving me some good stuff. Looking forward to this week’s Man Moment, too. Here’s a link to our video channel where you can see a slightly extended version than the one we showed in service.
It’s good to be
home from a great vacation. See you guys on Sunday.
