HI! Hope you’re doing well! For the last few days I’ve been on a “Daniel” but tonight will mark the end of my first 24-hour liquid. I actually feel great!

Here’s a post from a member of our church. Read and enjoy!
The Proverb says that man plans his course, but it’s the LORD who determines his steps.
Fasting is a fabulous way to gain understanding from the Lord on “how and where” to step, to gain direction as Prov. 16:9 mentions. Jehoshaphat, in II Chron. 20:3, is an excellent example of this.

In the past, I viewed fasts with defeat from the onset, negating the fact that He used these to direct people. Instead, the focus was on what “I” couldn’t do. Failure did the happy dance as I sulked in thoughts of “I can’t do it” or “it’s too hard.” I just loved food too much and thought about it nearly every moment of the fast. This time, however, was different, as there was a key comment that brought encouragement for success to cross that bridge from “I” to “Him.”

_____________ was quoted by Pastor Mike as having said: “Fasting is not a punishment, it is a privilege.” Wow! Revelation hit with these words. Fasting is not a punishment, it is a good thing: a privilege. Even American Express touts their privileges because they know privileges are good. The spiritual type, however, are even better than any worldly type; they are God style. Sign me up!

As you venture into fasting this New Year, be encouraged. Draw close to your Strength and stand firm. Allow yourself to be filled with the privileges of the Almighty. He is faithful.

Happy New Year!

HIS,
Kristi Woods