It's hard to believe we are already on chapter 14 and there's only 17 chapters in the whole book. I actually finished the book last night so that I could begin reading, "Life's Healing Choices."
By now you all know that everything in italics is directly from the book so go ahead and open your Bible to Ps. 48:12-14, the passages are a MUST! ;)
Ezra 8:21-23, KJV
We fast because we need to know the right way for our lives.
We do not need to be confused as to our future or the choices before us. Fast, seek His face, and have faith that He will guide you. It is biblical to fast and seek God for the right direction for your life.
Fasting with prayer just seems to open a different frequency in God's ear!
The Unblushables
I ask you, who is fasting for the protection of our little ones in this age?
Today, fasting has all but disappeared from regular Christian discipline. We have more media availability for preaching that ever before, yet sin and repentance are seldom preached.
Today, our little ones are exposed to every kind of perversion and danger with a click of a button--be it TV, Internet, cell phones, or just a stroll through the local mall.
Jer. 6:15-16, NIV
In an age where gay and lesbian experimentation is considered normal on campuses, when oral sex and every type of perversion imaginable is just winked at (kids call that "technical virginity" now), when sexual affairs before and after marriage are totally acceptable, our little ones are positioned to be an unblushable generation. Already they are becoming so familiar with sin that when they see immodest filth, they giggle when they should instead blush and turn away.
We need to learn to trust the reliability of Scripture when things get crazy.
We have the opportunity to stand up like Ezra, to declare a holy fast for our children (Ezra 8:21), and to seek the Lord for the right way to lead this generation.
God's promises are your "gauges" when teh storm of life rages.
James 4:6-10, NIV
I want you to understand that you are not "twisting God's arm" when you go on a fast. You are not going to make God do anything He does not want to do. What you are actually doing is positioning yourself and preparing your heart for what is to come. If you are willing to seek Him, He will be willing to give.
Any time you fast, it is a hunger strike against hell. Fasting is an extreme in-your-face statement to the devil--that same deceiver who used food to tempt Adam and Ever to sin.
When we fast, we are effectively going on a hunger strike against hell to say, "Loose those who are bound by deception, lies, alcohol, drugs, pornography, false religion, etc!"
It is time for parents to stand up like Ezra and fast, seeking God for His right way and for His protection over this generation. Our little ones are waiting.
Have a great day everyone!
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Hi Kim,
I just had to share with you what a blessing your blog has been for me. Penny M. gave the link to it. Your notes were so great but they weren't enough---I had to buy the book! Am in the process of reading it. I have also appreciated your personal comments on your entries. They've been insightful--it adds something extra to see how your life is or has been touched as well. Very encouraging. Thank you for being such a blessing. In Him, Karen Cornett
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