It's day 7 of the fast. As I sit in my recliner thinking of all the things that God wants to do in our lives, I am reminded that He really desires to save those in our house. That is, He wants and greatly desires to bring salvation to your spouses, children, mom, dad, brothers, and sisters. What an awesome thought that is! The funny thing, that's what we want to. So, when we pray for those in our household to come to know Christ, we are actually praying the heart of God. He said that whatever we ask in His name shall be done. So, let's start or continue to fervently call out to God for their salvation.
It is easy to get discouraged, especially if you are the only one in the household who is a believer/Christ follower. The persecution is sometimes really tough. But, let me encourage you to never give up on those that you love. Remember, the greater thing at stake here is God's glory! And trust me, God wants to be glorified.
Day 7 - HOUSEHOLD SALVATION
"And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house"
Acts 16:31
Prayer for the Day: Oh God, save my children. My cry Father, is save my children. Touch my children. Straighten their paths. I paint them as a target for Your Spirit to touch them and mark them. Anoint them this day. I thank You and praise You that salvation will come to this house because of the blood of Jesus. Even when it looks like it is not working, I thank You that the blood of Jesus covers my family. "No weapon formed against us shall prosper." Your promise is that if the enemy comes one way, he flees seven. So, I am asking You in the name of Jesus to save everyone in my household. Don't let one flee from your grace and mercy but cover them with the blood of Jesus that salvation and life transformation would come to them today.
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Whatever you do, don't give up on your loved ones. Keep loving them with the love of God and praying for them. Then, allow the Holy Spirit to draw their hearts close to the Father. It is not our job to draw them, rather, it is His. We must be faithful to live our lives before them in such a way that they can see Jesus in us.
I hope you have a great day as you prepare your hearts for worship in the Lord's house tomorrow. Bridges of Hope Fellowship starts at 10:30 a.m. at 2447 Smithville Hwy in McMinnville. Don't miss it! www.gethope.info
Pastor DeWayne
Showing posts with label 2010 Fast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Fast. Show all posts
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Day 5 - Fasting Focus
I'm still praising God after the prayer and worship service last night. God is so good! We are seeing Him move mightily in the lives of His people, His Church.
Today is day 5 of our journey. I pray that you are making time for God in each new day as you spend time in the Word and in prayer. It is key and essential to your experiencing a successful fast.
Day 5 -FREEDOM FROM CONDEMNATION
"For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." John 3:17-18
Pray for the Day: Lord, I want to go beyond courtyard kingdom living, and move into that "intimate" place with You. I have carried tremendous guilt and condemnation, but your promise is, "Therefore now, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit" (Romans 8:1). I worship You, God. I'm entering into Your rest this day. I receive supernatural peace. I thank You, my Father. No condemnation, no guilt, no shame, Jesus, You are my righteousness. Thank You for dying for me. Thank You for the cleansing power of Your blood that gives me confidence toward God. Thank You for loving me while I was yet a sinner. Oh, I bless You Lord, I bless You Lord.
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As you are in Christ Jesus, may you walk worthy of the calling of which you have been called without fear, guilt, or condemnation. May you experience the true and abundant blessings of God in your life this day as you seek to draw near to Him.
Know that I am praying for each of you who are traveling this special journey with us and asking God to reveal Himself to you in a whole new and supernatural way. Be blessed!
Pastor D
Today is day 5 of our journey. I pray that you are making time for God in each new day as you spend time in the Word and in prayer. It is key and essential to your experiencing a successful fast.
Day 5 -FREEDOM FROM CONDEMNATION
"For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." John 3:17-18
Pray for the Day: Lord, I want to go beyond courtyard kingdom living, and move into that "intimate" place with You. I have carried tremendous guilt and condemnation, but your promise is, "Therefore now, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit" (Romans 8:1). I worship You, God. I'm entering into Your rest this day. I receive supernatural peace. I thank You, my Father. No condemnation, no guilt, no shame, Jesus, You are my righteousness. Thank You for dying for me. Thank You for the cleansing power of Your blood that gives me confidence toward God. Thank You for loving me while I was yet a sinner. Oh, I bless You Lord, I bless You Lord.
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As you are in Christ Jesus, may you walk worthy of the calling of which you have been called without fear, guilt, or condemnation. May you experience the true and abundant blessings of God in your life this day as you seek to draw near to Him.
Know that I am praying for each of you who are traveling this special journey with us and asking God to reveal Himself to you in a whole new and supernatural way. Be blessed!
Pastor D
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Day 3 - Fasting Focus
Here we are at day three in our 21 Day Corporate Fast at Bridges of Hope Fellowship. With each new day of the fast, I am more and more amazed at the grace, love, and goodness of God towards His children. God is more than words can even begin to describe.
By the time, you are probably really starting to feel weak in body. However, this can be a really good thing. It causes us to HAVE to slow down and spend more time with the Father, our Creator, God. You are probably even beginning to question if you can make it for the remainder of this fast. You might even be thinking of jumping ship today. If so, you are not alone. Trust me on this one. LOL!
However, the key to our staying the course is to put to death the flesh man and awaken ourselves to the things of the spirit. We do this by spending lots of extra time in the Word and in prayer with God. As we do, God opens up our spiritual eyes to see things more clearly the way He intends for them to be seen.
Day 3 - STRENGTH
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:23
Prayer for the Day: Lord, I'm Yours. Oh, I need Thee every hour. I really need Thee. I offer You my weakness "for Your strength is made perfect in my weakness..." (2 Corinthians 12:9). Empower me to stay strong through the physical challenge of the fast and to grow stronger in my faith. All I need is You. You alone are my Strength, O God. Thank You, Lord Jesus that You see the struggles in my life, and You know how they have shaken me. They've not shaken You, Lord. Free me from every fear, every limitation, from drawing back, from intimidation. You are my Peace, my Strength.
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My pray for you is to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. May you trust in Him and lean NOT unto your own understanding. He will see you through this time as you walk with Him in total obedience and practice the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying, and fasting from Matthew 6. He will reward you openly.
For me, I have been weak physically, but my spirit has been strengthened. I see the goodness of the Lord all around me. I give Him praise for encouraging me with the truth of His Word and in His speaking during the quiet times. Praise the name of Jesus!
Remember that tomorrow, we will be transitioning to the Daniel fast for the remaining 18 days. This means that you can begin eating fruits and vegetables. However, PLEASE abstain from ALL breads, meats, and sweets of any kind. Sweets would also include any substitute sweeteners (splenda, nutri-sweet, sweet and low, etc.). I will try to post a list of foods for tomorrow that can help with your buying and choosing of foods over the next 18 days.
Don't forget to spend extra time in the Word and in prayer with God. If not, you are just going on a harsh diet.
Pastor DeWayne
www.gethope.info
www.dewaynehoward.com
www.transforminglives.info
By the time, you are probably really starting to feel weak in body. However, this can be a really good thing. It causes us to HAVE to slow down and spend more time with the Father, our Creator, God. You are probably even beginning to question if you can make it for the remainder of this fast. You might even be thinking of jumping ship today. If so, you are not alone. Trust me on this one. LOL!
However, the key to our staying the course is to put to death the flesh man and awaken ourselves to the things of the spirit. We do this by spending lots of extra time in the Word and in prayer with God. As we do, God opens up our spiritual eyes to see things more clearly the way He intends for them to be seen.
Day 3 - STRENGTH
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:23
Prayer for the Day: Lord, I'm Yours. Oh, I need Thee every hour. I really need Thee. I offer You my weakness "for Your strength is made perfect in my weakness..." (2 Corinthians 12:9). Empower me to stay strong through the physical challenge of the fast and to grow stronger in my faith. All I need is You. You alone are my Strength, O God. Thank You, Lord Jesus that You see the struggles in my life, and You know how they have shaken me. They've not shaken You, Lord. Free me from every fear, every limitation, from drawing back, from intimidation. You are my Peace, my Strength.
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My pray for you is to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. May you trust in Him and lean NOT unto your own understanding. He will see you through this time as you walk with Him in total obedience and practice the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying, and fasting from Matthew 6. He will reward you openly.
For me, I have been weak physically, but my spirit has been strengthened. I see the goodness of the Lord all around me. I give Him praise for encouraging me with the truth of His Word and in His speaking during the quiet times. Praise the name of Jesus!
Remember that tomorrow, we will be transitioning to the Daniel fast for the remaining 18 days. This means that you can begin eating fruits and vegetables. However, PLEASE abstain from ALL breads, meats, and sweets of any kind. Sweets would also include any substitute sweeteners (splenda, nutri-sweet, sweet and low, etc.). I will try to post a list of foods for tomorrow that can help with your buying and choosing of foods over the next 18 days.
Don't forget to spend extra time in the Word and in prayer with God. If not, you are just going on a harsh diet.
Pastor DeWayne
www.gethope.info
www.dewaynehoward.com
www.transforminglives.info
Monday, March 15, 2010
Day 2 - Fasting Focus
We made it through day 1 and have arrived to a whole new day that is full of the glory of God. Hopefully, you did so without much trouble.
Remember that it is so important for you to take extra time with God in prayer and reading of the Word. If not, you are doing nothing but going on a really harsh diet. So, make the effort and draw close to God during this time.
Day 2 - GUIDANCE
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left" Isaiah 30:21
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way" Psalm 37:23
Prayer for the Day: Father, You hava a perfect plan for my life. I ask You to give me knowledge of the path that You want me to walk that I wil not miss Your will. Thank You. God, You know where I am. You planned my life before I ever showed up; I ask for Your perfect will now. Show me Your ways and direct my life, giving me guidance beyond my mind into Your perfect will. I ask You for it, I receive it, and I believe it. I worship You, Father. I thank You that You are going to guide me, lead me, and walk beside me. I will be led by Your peace. I will delight in Your way, O God.
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It is my prayer that you will use the above scripture and prayer each day to get you started in your personal prayer time with God. It will help you to focus your prayers in the right direction and then allow the Holy Spirit to take over from that point and lead you in your prayers to God.
May you be blessed with the protection of almighty God as you seek to follow His will and plan for your life today. The enemy will do everything in his power to try and stop you. Don't give in to the temptations of food to satisfy the flesh, but rather, walk in the things of the Spirit so that you might be strengthened in your inner man. I am praying for you today as you walk with Him on this special journey.
Pastor DeWayne
Remember that it is so important for you to take extra time with God in prayer and reading of the Word. If not, you are doing nothing but going on a really harsh diet. So, make the effort and draw close to God during this time.
Day 2 - GUIDANCE
"Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left" Isaiah 30:21
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and he delights in his way" Psalm 37:23
Prayer for the Day: Father, You hava a perfect plan for my life. I ask You to give me knowledge of the path that You want me to walk that I wil not miss Your will. Thank You. God, You know where I am. You planned my life before I ever showed up; I ask for Your perfect will now. Show me Your ways and direct my life, giving me guidance beyond my mind into Your perfect will. I ask You for it, I receive it, and I believe it. I worship You, Father. I thank You that You are going to guide me, lead me, and walk beside me. I will be led by Your peace. I will delight in Your way, O God.
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It is my prayer that you will use the above scripture and prayer each day to get you started in your personal prayer time with God. It will help you to focus your prayers in the right direction and then allow the Holy Spirit to take over from that point and lead you in your prayers to God.
May you be blessed with the protection of almighty God as you seek to follow His will and plan for your life today. The enemy will do everything in his power to try and stop you. Don't give in to the temptations of food to satisfy the flesh, but rather, walk in the things of the Spirit so that you might be strengthened in your inner man. I am praying for you today as you walk with Him on this special journey.
Pastor DeWayne
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Day 1 - Fasting Focus
Today, the Bridges of Hope Fellowship church family began our 21 Day Corporate Fast to believe God for the following three things:
- Financial Breakthrough in our church and families
- Healing in the bodies of our members
- Salvation for our family, friends, and co-workers
Each day, I'll be blogging to give us a scripture and to help us focus our prayer time with God. I would encourage you to keep a journal of what all God is speaking to you through His Word during this time. It is great to be able to go back and see how God was moving and working in your life while you were on the fast. Also, it's easy to forget the things that God is doing and has done for us and it gives you a visible record of God's activity in your life.
Day 1 - CONSECRATION
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded...Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up" James 4:8, 10
Prayer for the Day: Lord, sanctify me. I need You. Nothing else will satisfy me. Fill me with the Holy Spirit today. I want to walk in the Spirit. I want to talk in the Spirit. I want to live in the Spirit. I'm tired of livingwhere everybody else is. I don't want to be like everybody else. I'm coming up higher after You. I'm going to seek You will all of my heart.
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I want to encourage you to take this 21 Day season to diligently seek the Lord and draw near to Him. As you do, He will draw near to you. Let Him surround you with His presence and show you the glory of the Lord and reward you for your diligence in seeking Him.
Know that you are in my prayers as we take this journey together. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and check back daily to receive scripture and thoughts to help you focus your prayer time each day. Remember, God is preparing us for great things!! Let's stay faithful to the end!
Pastor DeWayne
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