"As David stated in Psalm 42, 'Deep calls unto deep.'
Week 1 is that first step down the path to your breakthrough. The first step is many times the hardest step, but as you walk through this journey, you will find that God is there to meet you at every critical point along the way."
Jentezen Franklin
On your second day of fasting, remember:
1. Drink lots of water
2. Rest to conserve your energy
3. Pray!The second and third days are the hardest
Physical Effects:
1. Tongue begins to coat
2. Hunger pangs increase
3. Cravings are intense at times
4. Headaches can begin
5. Your body starts burning fat for energy, this is called ketosis
Today's Quote:"Out of those private and profound times alone with His Father came an enormous outpouring of public demonstration where God's power would be poured forth in healings, raising the dead, abundance and more. Victories are not won in public, but in private. That is why fasting, whether corporately or individually, is a private discipline."
Jentezen Franklin
Thoughts for your Journal:
1. Do you need a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord? - YES! I know that the purpose of my fast is for my husband and may marriage, but I also expect my relationship to grow so much during this time of prayer, fast and seeking him. I feel that I have grown so much in the past 3 weeks since I cut things off between me and him so I am so excited to see where things go in the next 3 weeks. I need a deeper understanding of God's love for me and his plan for my life. Need more and I am hungry for more! Give me more!
2. Do you need a fresh encounter with God? - YES! Over the past few years, I haven't had much of a relationship with Jesus. I would always say quick prayers over my husband for safety, but that was about it. We weren't going church and honestly hated it. We felt like we have seen and heard it all and that Christians were hypocrites. But now, I see that it isn't what is in church that makes it real or fake. It's what's in me and my relationship with God is transforming and maturing. I need a fresh encounter because it has been so long since I had any type of relationship with him. I need eyes to really see and feel God's presence and hand in my life.
I have started shaking and feeling a little weak now. Press on through! Don't give up. It will pass.
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