Fasting Day 21

Well, today is the last day of the 21 Day Fast at Bridges of Hope Fellowship.  It has been a great journey of feasting on God's Word and prayer.  God has certainly been pouring His Word out into my heart and showing me insight into the great things of the kingdom.  When we will slow down and spend time with the Father, it's amazing the things we'll see Him do in our hearts and lives.

I can't wait to hear all the praise reports and results from the fast.  We'll be sharing all of the results in a special Celebration of Praise at Bridges of Hope Fellowship on Sunday, February 12th at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.  To get directions or more information, visit www.GetHope.info or visit our Facebook at www.facebook.com/bridgesofhopefellowship

Here's today's final fasting devotional.  I hope you've enjoyed reading them and that they have been an encouragement and a help for you each day.  They are courtesy of www.awake21.org

Fasting Devotional Day 21

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 23



Observation:

David was surrounded by opposition. Even

though he knew he was about to be betrayed,
he still prayed and worshipped God. In the
end, God came through. David found himself
separated from his enemies, delivered from
danger and resting in the stronghold of En-gedi.


Application:

David’s life was filled with trials. At times, he

was running for his life, at times he was hidingout in caves. It was a fight. But there were two
things that remained throughout David’s entirelife: worship and prayer. David knew that
when it came down to it – regardless of what
he went through – that was all he needed.
Over the last 21 days, we’ve established a
consistency in prayer, worship and drawing
closer to God. Remain consistent, recognizing
that this is the lifeline to strength and the only
way to overcome any adversity.

Prayer:

“Dear God, thank You for this time and all that

You have done in and through my life over
these last 21 days. I commit to keeping this
space open to You and trust that You are all I
need. I love you and thank you. Amen.”

Fasting Day 20

Today has been a great day as it was my day off.  I enjoyed spending time with my beautiful wife, Natalie.  It's been nice spending extra time in the Word and prayer.  I know that the devil is getting mad.  I had a dream last night that was more of a sign from God or maybe a warning of the attacks of the enemy to come.

This evening has been spent with my family.  We had a game night/movie night.  We played aggravation.  Natalie won three games and Dwight won one.  Me...I didn't win any.  lol  It's okay though.  I really enjoy spending time with my family.

Fasting Devotional Day 20

Scripture:

Read Mark 9

Observation:

The disciples found themselves unprepared

to deal with this particular situation. Because
Jesus led a lifestyle of prayer and fasting, He
was prepared to deal with the issue when the
time came. He didn’t wait until the problem
arose to prepare – a lifestyle of prayer and
fasting had prepared Him for it.

Application:

Prayer and fasting prepares us for what lies

ahead. We don’t have to wait for an emergency
to arise before we prepare. Let us prepare
ahead of time so that when confronted with
adversity or challenges, we can face them
head on.

Prayer:

“Dear God, as I set time aside today to pray,

fast and seek You, I ask that you strengthenme, prepare me, and fill me with Your Word.
God, You see everything and hold all my days
in Your hands. You know exactly what I have
need of before I even ask for it. Thank You for
Your grace that enables me to face whatever
lies ahead. In Jesus name, Amen.”

Fasting Day 19

Fasting Devotional Day 19

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 22

Observation:

David and Abiathar were Saul’s next target.

While it would have made more sense for
David to send Abiathar away, he instead drew
him in and offered his protection. David took
a risk to keep Abiathar safe. David acted in
a lot of ways like Jesus - not turning a blind
eye to someone in need, even amidst trials
of his own.

Application:

No matter what the situation, when it seems

all hope is lost Jesus’ response is the same:
draw closer to Him. He will offer His unmatched
and perfect protection every time.

Prayer:

“God, I pray that You strengthen my resolve

to put my entire trust in You, knowing You
will always protect me from harm. Help me
to never turn away from other people in needjust because I may be going through difficulty
myself. Amen.”

Fasting Day 18

Today has been a great day of spending time with the Lord.  I am amazed at out deep the Father's love is for His children.  It's just awesome to think that we can't even run so far as to escape it.  And when we do wrong, God is still there in His love and tenderness, waiting to show us His grace and forgive our sins.  That's just awesome!

Fasting Devotional Day 18

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 21

Observation:

David is running from Saul and for a moment,

is overcome by fear. At this low point in his
life, he acts like a crazy man before the king
of Gath. David was beyond the point of simply
experiencing fear. He let fear control him.


Application:

Any one of us can be subject to fear when

we are tired, hurt, or emotionally low. In order
to ensure we don’t start doing wrong things
and going places we should avoid, we must
remain deeply connected to God. His love will
cast out any fear, no matter how great.


Prayer:

“Father, help us manage our lives to stay

healthy - in body, soul, and spirit. Please fill us with
Your spirit and give us boldness of
faith in place of fear. In Jesus name, Amen.”

Fasting Day 17

Fasting Devotional Day 17

Scripture:

Read Mark 8

Observation:

Jesus was clearly a man of power and action,

not just words. The miracles he performed
came from a motivation of love and a desire
to draw people to God.


Application:

The more convinced we become that Jesus is

God, the more we will see his power and love.
His mighty works show us He is able to save
anyone regardless of their past. The miracle
of forgiveness brings healing, wholeness and
powerful change to those who trust Him.


Prayer:

“Lord, I declare Your goodness and that You

are the only true God. I thank You that You
are still a God of action today. I wait with an
expectant, hopeful heart as Your mighty hand
touches my life, bringing healing and salvation.

In Jesus name, Amen.”

Fasting Day 16

Fasting Devotional Day 16

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 20


Observation:

How fortunate David was to have a friend

like Jonathan, someone who stuck by him
through thick and thin. Jonathan was a friend
that would even feel a righteous anger because
of the shameful treatment that David received.

Application:

What kind of friends do you have? We must

strive to have friends in our life like Jonathan
– the ones who will encourage and support
us, no matter what. In addition, we must always
strive to be a “Jonathan” kind of friends
to others.


Prayer:

“God, please help me to surround myself

with people that will always point me towards
Your best. Today as I fast and seek You, I ask
you to reveal to me the people that You have
placed in my life that will help me become the
person You are calling me to be. Amen.”

Fasting Day 15

Today marks the beginning of the last week of our 21 Day Fast at Bridges of Hope Fellowship.  It has been a great day!  We had awesome services today and the Lord was good to us all.  We welcomed to our fellowship, Charlotte Vien.  I believe there will be many others to join our fellowship in the days, weeks, and months to come.  God is pouring out His favor upon His people!

Fasting Devotional Day 15

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 19

 

Observation:

The Israelites were under attack. Jonathan,

an intercessor for David, saw the hand of
God upon David’s life and knew that he stood
blameless before God.

Application:

Our victories may cause jealousy to surface

in others and may result in us being undeservingly
persecuted. However, we can take
comfort in knowing that Christ intercedes for
us and gives us favor. He also surrounds us
with people who will support and encourage
us. We can’t always control how people treat
us, but we can control how we honor God.


Prayer:

“Lord, help me to honor You as I seek to draw

closer to You during this season of prayer and
fasting. Even through persecution, allow my
conduct to glorify You. In the name of Jesus,
help me to intercede on behalf of others who
may be dealing with judgment, jealousy, and
unwarranted attacks. Amen.”