STEP 5: Put Yourself on a Schedule:For maximum spiritual benefit, try to set aside ample time to be alone with the Lord. Listen for His leading. If you are married, try to begin and end each day on your knees with your spouse for a brief time of praise and thanksgiving to God. Longer periods of time with the Lord in prayer and study of His Word are often better spent alone.
Morning
• Begin your day in praise and worship.
• Read and meditate on God's Word, preferably on your knees.
• Invite the Holy Spirit to work in you. Pray for God’s vision for your life and empowerment to do His will.
• Ask God to use you. Watch and discover how you can influence, your family, your church, your work/ school, your community, etc.
Noon
• Return to prayer and God's Word.
• Take a short prayer walk.
• Intercede on behalf of your city and nation’s leaders; pray for the unreached of the world; pray for your particular needs and your family.
Evening
• Get alone for an unhurried time of "seeking His face."
• If possible, find time to meet with others who are also fasting.
• Limit the t.v. or other diversions that may hinder your spiritual focus.
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Thank you Lisa for setting all of this up. I am super excited to draw closer to the Lord over the next 3 days. My focus chapter will be Matthew 4.
ReplyDeleteI was reflecting on last nights service, prayer and fasting this morning. Last night I prayed with Lisa and Riste by my side for trust in God. Also, for trust in the people He puts in my life. I have several times during this fast felt the evil pull of doubt. Sometimes hearing the devil telling me this is a stupid pratice, stop.
ReplyDeleteThis morning those pulls were strong. Not to stop the fast, but in my entire faith. I was scared. I prayed. As I prayed, I realized the wall I have put up around God and people both. I prayed for God to break apart that wall. I was holding my water and matzo. The power was overwelming. I told God I am following you here for whatever reason. Give me the strength to trust you and follow you where ever else you may take me.
The power of holding that simple water and breaking that cracker was so strong. It was a symbol of being at the very basics of life and putting everything in God. Breaking the bread became a symbol of breaking down those walls. I prayed for God to fill me back up with His spirit and take away any room for doubt.