Making It Count
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With each passing day, a growing conviction to make this 100 days count toward deep and lasting transformation.
That was always the goal, but the understanding of my part in that process, apart from denying myself certain kinds of eating pleasures, grows increasingly significant.
If this time is to bring about the outcomes I so desperately desire to see come to pass, I know I need to be specific and intentional about it.
To this end, yesterday, I was looking at giving each week a focus, building daily on that focus, so as to establish my heart and my thoughts upon it. Whenever my mind or emotions wander down inferior paths, to use those verses to straighten them (me) out again. It's putting them to practical use, in the moment, that develops that faith muscle.
Every new focus of subsequent weeks builds upon the ones that came before, so that a strong spiritual foundation and sturdy structure become a sound doctrine for standing upon in any situation. Not only so, but by the end of 100 Days there is transformation evident as the power of God's Word begins to do wonderful works of grace , from the inside out.
I'm not a stranger to this process, and have witnessed glorious answers to prayer many times over, but at this stage in my life, after years of deviation, I have struggled to bring about the desired shifts I want to see in my life-elements that SHOULD be evident in my walk.
I don't want to live an impotent 'christian' life.
I want to live sanctified and set apart-live a fasted life
-live a transformed life.I must see the power of God at work in and through me!
Continuously.
I came across a Derek Prince you tube Video on how To Fast Successfully. This man of God is such a blessing to my heart! in this video, he highlights the rewards God lays out for those who choose to fast according to the will of God.
Pretty sure this content will affect this study material I am putting together. Even though I have fumbled around these first two weeks, I think I will have some quality content to share by the end of this 100 Days. Content that can be truly beneficial to others who are serious about seeing God's ongoing transformation them from the inside out!
We 'work out' our salvation. We grow up in the Word. We are trained in righteousness. That's what it's all about: being conformed to the image of his Son, Jesus. I just want to leave you with this list of ten things from Is 58: 8-12
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up speedily;
your righteousness shall go before you;
the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
Then you shall call , and the Lord will answer,
you shall cry out,and he will say "here I am"
if you take away the yoke from your midst,
the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness,
if you pour yourself out for the hungry
and satisfy the desire of the afflicted,
then shall your light rise in the darkness
and your gloom be as the noonday.
And the Lord will guide you continually
and satisfy your desire in scorched places
and make your bones strong.
and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water
whose waters do not fail.
And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the "Repairer of the breach,
the Restorer of streets to dwell in "
From this passage, came this list. Derek Prince drew it out of verses 8-9, 11-12., but I altered it slightly ( and I may extend it), as I wanted to include the strong bones ( I need that! So, do many post menopausal women. And happily, it isn't the only verse to promise it!) Here is the list of promised outcomes when we fast according to the will of God.
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| When the work is done, templates to colour will be included :) |
1.Light2.health(speedily)3.righteousness 4.glory 5.Answered prayer
6.Continual guidance
7.Satisfaction & Refreshing
8. Strong bones
9.Work that endures10. Restoration
As it turns out, this list pretty much sums up what I listed for myself! All that hoped for can basically fit into these categories of blessings!
So.. I will pick up from here tomorrow...in the mean time,
how can you see this list transforming your life? How do you think your might life look if all of these 'rewards' manifested as promised?
p.s. sorry, don't know what's going on with my formatting, but after a number of efforts, I am too tired to fix it tonight!
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