Today is the last day of our twenty five day season of Prayer and Fasting.
It has been incredible to see hundreds and hundreds of people throughout New Life join in the journey of consecrating this time to God. As I review the past 25 days several thoughts come to mind....
▪ Chapel wall filled with prayer requests….. so many pressing needs.
▪ People weeping at the altar…so much brokenness.
▪ Growling stomachs…trying to turn appetite into hunger for God.
▪ Powerful testimonies at renewal meetings….. so much faith.
▪ All night prayer vigils….. people persevering before the throne.
▪ Early morning prayer times…. this day belongs to you Lord.
▪ Tired body craving food…. renewed spirit craving God
▪ Crying out for more of him….. moments of fresh encounters
▪ Sick of juices and broth…. the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Fasting is never easy, but the spiritual fruit is never wasted. There are breakthroughs that have been set in motion during this fast that we will not
see with our natural eyes for months or sometimes even years, but have already begun.
There are hearts that have been renewed, chains that have been loosened, prodigals that have been called back, marriages that have been reclaimed, dreams that have been revived, flesh that has been put back in its place, faith that has been refreshed, words that have been released, territory that has been claimed and divine destinies that have been set in motion.
May fasting and prayer be more than just a season, may it be woven into the fabric of our living. May Praying, Giving and Fasting (Matthew 6) become part of the rhythm of our life.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark
