21 Day Fast Day 21
WOW, we made it to the final day of our fast! What an incredible few weeks it has been setting the tone for the year by humbling ourselves before the Lord, praying and seeking his face!
Look at the promise the Lord gave Solomon when He completed building the temple of the Lord; the place for his glory and presence to dwell:
“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice.”
2 Chronicles 7:12 ESV
Let’s link this to Ephesians 2:21-22:
“in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:21-22 ESV
We are now the temple of the Holy Spirit! (This includes you too, kids!)
He then promised Solomon:
“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV
We are His people and he has called us by his name!
As we joined churches all across the state participating in crying out to God, I am confident that he has heard our prayer and even more so that we have touched and moved his heart. In our church body young and old laid aside the things of this world to focus on and turn our faith toward our Father in heaven, our Savior and King, our Friend and our Comforter, our Redeemer, our Peace, our Joy, our Hope, our Healer, our One thing, our God. From the oldest to the youngest, I feel through the Holy Spirit within me the voice of God saying, “I have heard your prayer”.
I hope this time has allowed you to draw closer to the Lord and to hear his voice. There is a part of me that is sad that fast is over, as much as I’m looking forward to going back to my usual diet and routine. I think it’s because there was a heavenly joy in the worship of laying aside the things that fill our lives to focus on Jesus. I know I have been changed by His power and His presence and I don’t want to leave!
The good news is we don’t have to wait until January to fast and pray. I encourage you to make a habit of fasting (could be once a month) or however the Lord leads you. Let’s continue to be a praying people and a praying church.
As we pray for God to heal our land, let’s grab ahold of the fact that we are included in His plan to do that. Jesus promised us that we would receive power to be his witnesses when the Holy Spirit comes on us. He calls and anoints us to preach good news to the poor, to bind up the broken hearted and to proclaim liberty to the captives. (Isaiah 61). Let’s allow the response to His call be, “hear I am, send me” and let’s keep running after Jesus like never before.
There is an increase of anointing and a new level of His glory and power for us to step into by faith as we continue to behold Him! We can allow the hunger for more of Him to continue to drive us into His presence and His purpose for the rest of the year.
Check out 2nd Corinthians 3:18:
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
Let’s end this fast with praise and thanksgiving! Take time with your Family, or just you and Jesus this morning to reflect on the last 21 days. Tell stories of what God spoke, things you experienced or prayed for, things God is calling you to do. Talk about and thank God for all he has done! Put on some of your favorite praise and worship music and have a praise party in the living room!
What was one thing you noticed or learned during this fast?
Look at the promise the Lord gave Solomon when He completed building the temple of the Lord; the place for his glory and presence to dwell:
“Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice.”
2 Chronicles 7:12 ESV
Let’s link this to Ephesians 2:21-22:
“in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:21-22 ESV
We are now the temple of the Holy Spirit! (This includes you too, kids!)
He then promised Solomon:
“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV
We are His people and he has called us by his name!
As we joined churches all across the state participating in crying out to God, I am confident that he has heard our prayer and even more so that we have touched and moved his heart. In our church body young and old laid aside the things of this world to focus on and turn our faith toward our Father in heaven, our Savior and King, our Friend and our Comforter, our Redeemer, our Peace, our Joy, our Hope, our Healer, our One thing, our God. From the oldest to the youngest, I feel through the Holy Spirit within me the voice of God saying, “I have heard your prayer”.
I hope this time has allowed you to draw closer to the Lord and to hear his voice. There is a part of me that is sad that fast is over, as much as I’m looking forward to going back to my usual diet and routine. I think it’s because there was a heavenly joy in the worship of laying aside the things that fill our lives to focus on Jesus. I know I have been changed by His power and His presence and I don’t want to leave!
The good news is we don’t have to wait until January to fast and pray. I encourage you to make a habit of fasting (could be once a month) or however the Lord leads you. Let’s continue to be a praying people and a praying church.
As we pray for God to heal our land, let’s grab ahold of the fact that we are included in His plan to do that. Jesus promised us that we would receive power to be his witnesses when the Holy Spirit comes on us. He calls and anoints us to preach good news to the poor, to bind up the broken hearted and to proclaim liberty to the captives. (Isaiah 61). Let’s allow the response to His call be, “hear I am, send me” and let’s keep running after Jesus like never before.
There is an increase of anointing and a new level of His glory and power for us to step into by faith as we continue to behold Him! We can allow the hunger for more of Him to continue to drive us into His presence and His purpose for the rest of the year.
Check out 2nd Corinthians 3:18:
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
Let’s end this fast with praise and thanksgiving! Take time with your Family, or just you and Jesus this morning to reflect on the last 21 days. Tell stories of what God spoke, things you experienced or prayed for, things God is calling you to do. Talk about and thank God for all he has done! Put on some of your favorite praise and worship music and have a praise party in the living room!
What was one thing you noticed or learned during this fast?
Did God speak to you about anything or help you change something?
How can we keep seeking God even now that the fast is over?
What is one way our family can keep praying together?
The fast is officially over church! This has been AMAZING and so honoring to God!
Be blessed Family!
“To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Philippians 4:20 ESV
- Angelo
How can we keep seeking God even now that the fast is over?
What is one way our family can keep praying together?
The fast is officially over church! This has been AMAZING and so honoring to God!
Be blessed Family!
“To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.”
Philippians 4:20 ESV
- Angelo
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