“More awareness of God, refocused on God, helped me seek God and hear His voice, put things in perspective, more time for Bible study, peace, prayed more, God blessed me with an answer, I cried while praying, feel energized and filled with God’s presence…” These are a few of the results of fasting that were mentioned in emails I received from some of those in our church family who fasted this week as part of our UNHINDERED focus.
One family fasted TV for a week and food for one day. A husband and wife have fasted all week. Each person was glad they had fasted and several indicated they planned to do it again.
I have to say it has been fun for me to read their stories this week. Knowing that so many members were fasting and that God was working in their lives really encouraged me. While each story was unique, all of them were stories of God blessing one of His children who had intentionally sought Him by fasting and praying.
If you haven’t fasted this week, it’s not too late. Choose a day and go for it. If you need some encouragement or instruction on how to fast, listen to my January 8 sermon. Just open the “sermon” page under the “media” tab on our church web site and click the UNHINDERED series.
I hope to receive more emails and look forward to you telling me about your experience fasting and seeking God. Remember we are asking Him to direct our church as we move forward and deal with today’s challenges.
Pastor Steve Hogg
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