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Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
Fasting- Re-Establish Your Priorities
So Pastor gave us a handout for our 1st fasting of the year. Now the night before I was googling the topic and came across several sites for 21 day fast and journals to print.
Free Printable Journals for use
Daniel Fast: Daniel 10:2-3
Fasting Do’s: Matthew 6:16-18
Fasting Don’ts: Matthew 6:16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Preparing to Fast: Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; Romans 12:1-2
When to Fast: Matthew 9:14-15
Why Fast: Romans 12:1; Matthew 6:33; Mark 9:29; Isaiah 58:6; 1 Samuel 7:3; Luke 4:1-13
Corporate Fasting: I Samuel 7:5-6; 2 Chronicles 20:3-4; Esther 4:15-17; Ezra 8:21-23; Nehemiah 9:1-3; Joel 2:15-16; Jonah 3:5-10; Acts 27:33-37
Additional References: I Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18; Nehemiah 1:4; Daniel 9:3, 20; Joel 2:12; Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30; Acts 13:2
Remember, the details are not as important as the spirit with which you participate. It is the attitude of a heart diligently seeking Him to which God responds with blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, I Corinthians 8:8). May God bless you as you fast!
Full Fast – A fast abstaining from solid food but allowing for liquids (fruit or vegetable juice and/or broth). Some call this a “normal fast.” (You establish the number of days.) Drink water, and plenty of it (a good goal is a gallon a day).
Partial Fast – A limited fast consisting of abstaining from certain foods for a prolonged period of time or abstaining from all foods for a portion of the day (e.g., abstaining from eating before 3:00 P.M.). The Partial Fast is a good stepping stone to a Full Fast for those who have never fasted before.
There are many types of partial fasts. A few are listed below.
There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2012 — something that will bring you closer to God and release His supernatural wisdom, power and blessing into every area of your life.
- http://www.shadesofgrace.org/wp-content/uploads/Pursuit21-Fasting-Contract_2012_web1.pdf
- workbook 40D http://www.citadelofrestoration.org/uploads/40%20Day%20Fasting%20Journal.pdf
- 21D http://files.stablerack.com/webfiles/61303/Serve%20God_Serve%20People%20Prayer%20%26%20Fasting%20journal%20.pdf
- 21d http://lbc.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=2147485261&libID=2147485261
- 21d http://stjohnsdowntown.org/images/fasting/2011_fasting_journal_calendar_outlines.pdf
- http://www.worktheword.org/CLOM2011fast.pdf
Scripture References for Fasting:
Blessings of Fasting: Deuteronomy 28:13-14; Deuteronomy 28:2; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 58:8Daniel Fast: Daniel 10:2-3
Fasting Do’s: Matthew 6:16-18
Fasting Don’ts: Matthew 6:16-18; Luke 18:9-14
Preparing to Fast: Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; Romans 12:1-2
When to Fast: Matthew 9:14-15
Why Fast: Romans 12:1; Matthew 6:33; Mark 9:29; Isaiah 58:6; 1 Samuel 7:3; Luke 4:1-13
Corporate Fasting: I Samuel 7:5-6; 2 Chronicles 20:3-4; Esther 4:15-17; Ezra 8:21-23; Nehemiah 9:1-3; Joel 2:15-16; Jonah 3:5-10; Acts 27:33-37
Additional References: I Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18; Nehemiah 1:4; Daniel 9:3, 20; Joel 2:12; Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30; Acts 13:2
Remember, the details are not as important as the spirit with which you participate. It is the attitude of a heart diligently seeking Him to which God responds with blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, I Corinthians 8:8). May God bless you as you fast!
From shades of grace
There are several types of fasts. The one you choose is between you and God. He will honor your best sacrifice.
What is a fast? Voluntarily abstaining from food for a spiritual purpose. Types of fasting can include:Full Fast – A fast abstaining from solid food but allowing for liquids (fruit or vegetable juice and/or broth). Some call this a “normal fast.” (You establish the number of days.) Drink water, and plenty of it (a good goal is a gallon a day).
Partial Fast – A limited fast consisting of abstaining from certain foods for a prolonged period of time or abstaining from all foods for a portion of the day (e.g., abstaining from eating before 3:00 P.M.). The Partial Fast is a good stepping stone to a Full Fast for those who have never fasted before.
There are many types of partial fasts. A few are listed below.
- Daniel Fast. This is the most frequently used example of a partial fast. Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Eat fruits and vegetables and drink water. Learn More
- Other types of partial fasts could include:
- Giving up one food item, such as caffeine or sweets.
- Giving up one meal & replacing that time with prayer. Vigilance is needed to ensure that the value of omitting the one meal is not offset by increasing the intake at others!
- Fast for a specific number of days – one day, three days, you decide.
- Fast from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or from sun-up to sundown. When doing this type of fast, consider your work and sleep schedule. The hours that you sleep should not be considered part of your fasting period.
- Along with fasting food, you might go on a “TV fast,” going without television at specific times. You might also fast other forms of technology as well. When you do this, use that time in prayer and the Word.
- If you have a health condition which prohibits you from a Full or Daniel fast, there are other options such as choosing something from your daily routine (i.e. specific foods, television, other technology, etc.) and fast in that manner. You could give up something else that might have control in your life or be preventing you from experiencing spiritual growth. Replace that time with prayer and study of God’s word.
There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2012 — something that will bring you closer to God and release His supernatural wisdom, power and blessing into every area of your life.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Promise #314 -
365 Promises - Daily Promise Blog - Promise #314 - Thursday November 10, 2011
Thank for calling you to be his child. (1 John 3:1-2)
Promises in Scripture
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.
God sets the lonely in families,
he leads forth the prisoners with singing. (Psalm 68:5-6)
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;
for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust. (Psalm 103:13-14)
See how the lilies of the field grow.They do not labor or spin.Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of hese. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying,"What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. (Matthew 6:28-32)
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)
I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:18)
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
November 8 Observances
- COOK SOMETHlNG BOLD AND PUNGENT DAY
- Dunce Day
- "Observed on the anniversary of the November 8, 1308 death of Duns Scotus, a medieval scholar who was responsible for the introduction of the word "dunce" into the English language." Source and for more info: www.squarez.com/DateComments.php?days_id=100&date=2004-11-8
- Gramaphone patented November 8, 1887
- Invented by Emile Berliner, owned by Thomas Edison. Source: http://inventors.about.com/od/gstartinventions/ss/gramophone_3.htm
- "HBO" premiers, 1972
- Montana ADMISSION DAY
- National Cappuccino Day
- NATIONAL PARENTS AS TEACHERS DAY
- Punster Day
- Unable to verify this "holiday" - but found a good "Pun" Web site: www.punoftheday.com
- WORLD ORPHANS DAY
- X-Ray Discovered
- DEAR SANTA LETTER WEEK
- National Split Pea Soup Week (November 8-13)
November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 53 days remaining until the end of the year. ...
Events - Births - Deaths - Holidays and observances
bear Santa Letter week: 8-14 National Young Peader’s week: 8-14 Lunk
World Kindness week: 8-15 Li&k
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
NOVEMBER 1
Travel by train
Airplanes make the best time, buses provide the best fares, but Irains are ilw most fun. Every child should enjoy the freedom that traveling in a train provides. There is spacious seating, leg room, and quite a rumble, so talking in a normal voice isn't going to disturb others. There is usually a dining car (in fact, some families like to sit in the dining car for most of the trip, since the tables allow the children to play games do art projects, and so on). There is no fear of being at a high altitude, your child’s ears won’t pop, and he’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the countryside. And depending on the trip, he may even get to lie down comfortably and sleep.
While the same caveats apply to any kind of public travel— children shouldn’t bother other passengers--train travel generally allows kids more freedom.
Be sure to discuss proper behavior before going on any train journey with your child.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
October 5. "He Hath Triumphed Gloriously" (Ex. xv. 1).
October 5. "He Hath Triumphed Gloriously" (Ex. xv. 1).
Days of Heaven Upon Earth
Rev. A. B. Simpson
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OCTOBER 5. "He hath triumphed gloriously" (Ex. xv. 1).
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"He hath triumphed gloriously" (Exodus 15:1).
Beloved, God calls us to victory. Have any of you given up the conflict, have you surrendered? Have you said, "This thing is too much"? Have you said, "I can give up anything else but this"? If you have, you are not in the land of promise. God means you should accept every difficult thing that comes in your life. He has started with you, knowing every difficulty. And if you dare to let Him, He will carry you through not only to be conquerors, but "more than conquerors." Are you looking for all the victory?
God gives His children strength for the battle and watches over them with a fond enthusiasm. He longs to fold you to His arms and say to you, "I have seen thy conflict, I have watched thy trials, I have rejoiced in thy victory; thou hast honored Me." You know He told Joshua at the beginning, "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life; as I was with Moses, so shall I be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." And again, He says to us, "Fear thou not, for I am with thee."
Days of Heaven Upon Earth
Rev. A. B. Simpson
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OCTOBER 5. "He hath triumphed gloriously" (Ex. xv. 1).
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"He hath triumphed gloriously" (Exodus 15:1).
Beloved, God calls us to victory. Have any of you given up the conflict, have you surrendered? Have you said, "This thing is too much"? Have you said, "I can give up anything else but this"? If you have, you are not in the land of promise. God means you should accept every difficult thing that comes in your life. He has started with you, knowing every difficulty. And if you dare to let Him, He will carry you through not only to be conquerors, but "more than conquerors." Are you looking for all the victory?
God gives His children strength for the battle and watches over them with a fond enthusiasm. He longs to fold you to His arms and say to you, "I have seen thy conflict, I have watched thy trials, I have rejoiced in thy victory; thou hast honored Me." You know He told Joshua at the beginning, "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life; as I was with Moses, so shall I be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." And again, He says to us, "Fear thou not, for I am with thee."
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