Weekly Word from the Wisdom Walk
We are drawn to people either because of the image they portray or who we imagine them to be. The esteem would soon fade if we were to discover they are flawed as we are, often in the very same places.
Jesus loves us as we are. He is under no illusions, has no false hopes, and will never change his mind. As we enter into this season of fasting and prayer and spending time in the Word, we are not doing it so Jesus will love us more. We set ourselves apart and quiet our spirits before him so we may know him and be responsive to the Holy Spirit. It is our love that will grow as his glorious image becomes more evident in us.
If you are starting your fast tomorrow at sundown here are a few reminders:
Establish your purpose before you start - for what are you Fasting?
Set a beginning and end date
Establish your dietary parameters (don't make it up as you go)
It's not about the food or what one is allowed to eat while on a Daniel Fast. Keep it simple and follow the plan
Make time for prayer and study/reading the Word
Journal or jot down your new insights as the LORD opens your eyes
Strive for changes that will last beyond 21, 30, 40 days or however long your consecration period happens to be. May the grace of God be upon us as seek him.
Here's a repost from Susan Gregory:
http://www.daniel-fast.com/blog/
We are drawn to people either because of the image they portray or who we imagine them to be. The esteem would soon fade if we were to discover they are flawed as we are, often in the very same places.
Jesus loves us as we are. He is under no illusions, has no false hopes, and will never change his mind. As we enter into this season of fasting and prayer and spending time in the Word, we are not doing it so Jesus will love us more. We set ourselves apart and quiet our spirits before him so we may know him and be responsive to the Holy Spirit. It is our love that will grow as his glorious image becomes more evident in us.
If you are starting your fast tomorrow at sundown here are a few reminders:
Establish your purpose before you start - for what are you Fasting?
Set a beginning and end date
Establish your dietary parameters (don't make it up as you go)
It's not about the food or what one is allowed to eat while on a Daniel Fast. Keep it simple and follow the plan
Make time for prayer and study/reading the Word
Journal or jot down your new insights as the LORD opens your eyes
Strive for changes that will last beyond 21, 30, 40 days or however long your consecration period happens to be. May the grace of God be upon us as seek him.
Here's a repost from Susan Gregory:
http://www.daniel-fast.com/blog/
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