Acts 13
1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
So, yesterday the Lord said to me, "fast and I will give you the clarity you are after for your new life", "be uncomfortable for me, I am worthy".
Last night I told my bride that I would be fasting starting today. She asked "what are you fasting for? You know you are suppossed to fast for something in particular." I knew that, but I didnt really have an answer other than clarity. Clarity to lead my family. Wisdom to lead my family and not to be afraid. To do what the Lord says to me. Then as we were talking more I used the anology of shedding skin. I have been shedding my skin for a while, and fasting is like that rock to catch the remainder so I can complete my shedding process.
The enemy will not let you leave without one more attempt to pull you back under. he is trying his hardest to get me to be lead by fear. I recognize that and refuse to let him do that to me. I am a new creation led by the Lord, fear will not entrap me. satan is trying to build my insecurities up. My insecurities of...nobody likes me, i failed my family and they wont forgive me, I wont suceed, I dont provide financially for my family, i am not a good enough or strong enough man for my wife to love and respect, etc, etc, etc. I call bull to that. That is a complete lie, I will trust in the Lord and nothing else. He will make my paths straight, not me...
Provebs 3
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
I am fasting for who knows how long. I am fasting until the Lord lets me know. I am fasting to gain the clarity that He wants to give me. I am fasting to break through the lies that satan is trying to bind me down with. I am fasting to complete this transformation, this transformation of freedom. I look forward with great anticipation what the Lord will give me. What He will show me. What He will say to me. What He will bless me with.
He is worthy of great expectations. I am expecting. Blessing comes with obedience. Freedom comes with submission. I am listening. I am obeying. I am submitting. I am expecting. I am looking. I am waiting.
It is what it is, and this be it...
1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
So, yesterday the Lord said to me, "fast and I will give you the clarity you are after for your new life", "be uncomfortable for me, I am worthy".
Last night I told my bride that I would be fasting starting today. She asked "what are you fasting for? You know you are suppossed to fast for something in particular." I knew that, but I didnt really have an answer other than clarity. Clarity to lead my family. Wisdom to lead my family and not to be afraid. To do what the Lord says to me. Then as we were talking more I used the anology of shedding skin. I have been shedding my skin for a while, and fasting is like that rock to catch the remainder so I can complete my shedding process.
The enemy will not let you leave without one more attempt to pull you back under. he is trying his hardest to get me to be lead by fear. I recognize that and refuse to let him do that to me. I am a new creation led by the Lord, fear will not entrap me. satan is trying to build my insecurities up. My insecurities of...nobody likes me, i failed my family and they wont forgive me, I wont suceed, I dont provide financially for my family, i am not a good enough or strong enough man for my wife to love and respect, etc, etc, etc. I call bull to that. That is a complete lie, I will trust in the Lord and nothing else. He will make my paths straight, not me...
Provebs 3
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight
I am fasting for who knows how long. I am fasting until the Lord lets me know. I am fasting to gain the clarity that He wants to give me. I am fasting to break through the lies that satan is trying to bind me down with. I am fasting to complete this transformation, this transformation of freedom. I look forward with great anticipation what the Lord will give me. What He will show me. What He will say to me. What He will bless me with.
He is worthy of great expectations. I am expecting. Blessing comes with obedience. Freedom comes with submission. I am listening. I am obeying. I am submitting. I am expecting. I am looking. I am waiting.
It is what it is, and this be it...
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