Friday, January 30, 2015

Remembering God's Promise

I remember God giving me this scripture and because I believed it, it has come to pass.
(Matthew 6:30-34 MSG): 
"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers, most of which are never even seen, don't you think He¹ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how He works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don¹t worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."

It may not be in the way that I thought it would, but it definitely did. Just makes me realize once again, that God's thoughts is not mine.
I am so grateful for God is busy doing. I am only filling in at this company for a lady who is on leave, but I trust God for great things to come. I am also grateful that my side made it through to another phase at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation for Grade 8 in 2016 and at CPUT Scholarship also for 2016.
God said that I shouldn't worry about tomorrow and I am not. I've learned to trust Him more than ever and to look away from a world who prospers by their own strength.
Everything that happens in my favor is through Jesus Christ and no one on this earth in the natural realm can take the glory.
I am in awe of God's goodness, grace, mercy and love.

In His name
Leslene
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

He knows my future

Thursday, 28th January 2015, and I am totally in awe of God.
I want to tell you that it's no use in moaning and dragging your feet. If you have a problem, speak up. Yes, God knows our hearts but He wants us to be open. He want us to give whatever is bothering us to Him.

I am grateful on this day that I have learned to give it all to Him. I feel light because I trust Him. Tomorrow is a new start for me. After being at home for almost 4 months, God provided.
I am so grateful to God for leading me in to a 21 day fast. He knew why I had to do it. I was obedient and it paid of. God came through for my daughter and for my son. I can only give God glory and continue to honor and praise Him.

If you made a vow to God, don't break it. God will honor you. You will see the fruits of what you put in.

In His Love
Leslene
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Let The Sun Shine

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them all." Psalm 34:19

What is your response to answered prayer?
Some people are unsure about it because they don't know if God actually answered or if it was just coincidence that things just worked out just as they had prayed.
David the Psalmist had no such doubt. He beamed like the sun in his excitement over answered prayer. God wants us to do the same thing. He wants us to be excited even before the answered prayer is out in the open.
I urge you to let the love of God shine on you as He responds to your prayers and reflect His love to others even in a time of affliction.

In His Love
Leslene
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

It's not harm you

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

It's an easy thing to say we trust God, but it is definitely not an easy thing for some of us to do – especially if we come from a background where our trust has been consistently betrayed. In order to go the distance, we need to strongly develop the habit of not trying to control and orchestrate our lives and futures, but rather giving them to God.

It is one thing to plan and prepare for the future, but another to try to manipulate events, people or circumstances. When we believe that God truly cares for us, it is so much easier to cast our cares upon Him. No one is going to entrust anything that matters to them to someone who does not care for them.

Today, I want you to know that God's plans for you are for good and not evil. God started this work in you, and He will bring it to completion. If God is for you, then who can be against you? You can trust Him with every detail of your life.

In His Love
Leslene
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Consistency, The Key To Breakthrough - Day 21

The words did not want to leave my mind.
"Consistency is the key to YOUR breakthrough!!"
It was actually screaming at me and I started
speaking to God. God was so clear about the word
"consistent". He said if my household want to see
continous breakthrough, we have to stay
consistent when it comes to the word of God.
So many beautiful things are happening in our
home and it's all because we stand firm when it
comes to the word of God. I said to God that there
are so many things we are struggling with
especially me, and yet He blesses me. The Lord
gave me a scripture about "when you abide in Me
and My word abide in you, you shall know the
truth and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:32)
He said that we know the truth, yet we are not
free. He made an example of a person who treats
her husband or his wife terrible knowing what the
word says, that you must love your husband/wife
which is the truth, but he/she is not free beause
they do not operate in the truth.
In order for us to live a life of truly being free we
have to be consistent in all we do in order for us
to recieve our breakthrough.
This is something to ponder on hey? I am making
a decision to be consistent, live the word, receive
continual breakthrough and others will see that
God is at work in my life.
I know it will take time to always live in truth but
at the end of the day we will be successful.
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day
in and day out. When you vow to fast, to worship, to serve or do anything unto God, don't give up continue, breakthrough will come.
In His love
Leslene

Friday, January 23, 2015

Moving Forward...Day 20

"The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger." Job 17:9

It is exactly like the scripture says, and I intent to move and not stop, for God has been good to me. I feel like a new person. He has opened up many things for me.
I don't have much to say this morning. I am truly grateful for this fast is the best thing I did in a very long time. I will do it over and over.

Don't give up!!

In His Love
Leslene
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Tired, Hungry But Still Pumped - Day 19

Hey there everyone. I woke up with a screaming tummy. I was like, "Hello, what's your problem? Cool down and relax in Jesus name." Heheheheee!!!

That was the words of a woman taking authority. I then go up and did my morning exercise - and now I feel pumped up again. Ready for the day. When the enemy wants to remind you of anything that will distract you in any way, take charge immediately. Don't wait, moan and groan. You'll be defeated.
Be strong my mind and keep praying, worshiping and trusting God.
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:29

In His Love
Leslene


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It Invaded My heart - Day 18

For most of our children it's an exciting time. School started today and almost everyone is on a high.
My son was so excited because it's his first day for Grade 7, a senior in primary school. He decided it's a new year and he will go to bed 8:30pm this year, but 10:30pm he was still awake. I suppose it's the excitement for the new that's happening in his life.
The same with us, if you are doing the 21 day fast, and you have made it till this day 18, you should be excited.
Don't let the excited die down, your breakthrough is here. You are busy fulfilling the vow you made to God.
I am so overwhelmed and excited for this 18the day, knowing that Daddy God is working behind the scenes.
Be reminded that the enemy is not done with you yet, but keep on reminding him who and Who's child you are.
Give God all the praise for carrying you through.
God wants to keep His promise to you. Keep on praising Him and obey His commands.
"God is truly good to Israel, especially to everyone with a pure heart." Psalm 73:1
The one things that invaded my heart is "Gratitude" I am strong, I am in touch my Him who lives in me and with Him all things are possible.

In His Love
Leslene
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

I am not ashamed

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She Is Confident

She is confidently sure that as she tells them about Jesus and that He is the risen Lord, breakthrough will come her way. She does not have to waiver or be double minded.
Suddenly Jesus met (the women) and said, "Peace be with you." They came up to Him, took hold of his feet, and worshipped Him. "Do not be afraid," Jesus said to them. "Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
Matthew 28:9-10
#Breakthrough
#NODoubt
#Excited

In His Love
Leslene
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Who comes to steal? - Day 17

"A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy..."
John 10:10

...And that thief is definitely not God. The only thing that's on the devil's mind, is for you to suffer. He pit so many things in your head and you are sometimes so ignorant to his devices.
When this happens, you have so much anger towards God- all because things didn't work out for you as you have planned. We have so much anger towards God and we have to blame Him for something. This is far more common than most of us care to admit, especially for those who have been abused, neglected, or deeply disappointed by others.
B laming God forces you into a corner with no way out, instead of you recognizing that God is the only way out.
Blaming God produces so much anger that will either be channeled inward, making you sick, frustrated, or outward anger towards your husband, children and friends.
It is a no-win attitude.
When I find myself in a situation like this, I tell God exactly how mad I am at Him, and I am pretty honest about my feelings. Try it, and believe me, you won't hurt God's feelings. WHY? He knows about your anger all along, He was just waiting for you to be honest and tell Him.
Pray to Him saying;
"Father I have been angry at You because of this particular situation (be specific). I have hated this and I've blamed You for it. Please forgive me and help me be released from it. Take away my misconceptions about You and help me to know You better. In Jesus name, Amen."

You will feel better in time but act on that anger soon. This is the purpose of fasting and to be released from everything that is not of God.

In His Love
Leslene

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Tested Faith - Day 16

If you are poor, don't despair! Don't give up when your faith is being tested. Don't get angry quickly. Don't favor the rich over the poor. Do good things for others. Control your tongue and your desires. Surrender to God and His wisdom. Resist the devil. Don't brag about what you are going to do. If you are rich, use your money to help the poor. Be patient and kind, and pray for those who need God's help.
The above is how God is testing my faith should any of those apply to me at the time.
During this fast I want too be taught how important it is that my life backs up my words.
I want to ask myself questions about my attitude towards wealth. I want to be taught how to watch my words and in how much trouble I could get into when I speak without thinking. I want to know how my life is shaped by what I believe. There are so much I can be taught if I am focused on God every second of my life and I seriously don't want to miss out.
None of these will be easy, but God is saying that I should count it all joy when my faith is being tested. (James 1:2)
God is teaching me how to ENDURE everything, so that I will completely mature and not lacking anything.

"God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves Him." James 1:12

God is saying, "LOVE ME, and you will pass all of the above, and I will reward you."

In His Love
Leslene

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Still there - Day 15

"Be humble and gentle in every way. Be patient with each other and lovingly accept each other." Ephesians 4:2

When people mistreat you, is it easy to stay humble and just accept them for who they?
I think it is a good idea to try our best. Jesus is patient with us.
I feel I want to do something to someone who keeps on mistreating. I get this urge where I just want to tell them where to get off. I want to tell them how wrong they are. And the list goes on and on...
That is not the way God would handle it. What I do is, I ask myself WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) when I'm mistreated. People who hurt, tend to hurt others and in time they will stop, but it will happen gradually. We just have to patient and realize we were there at stage. I would actually add that we are still there, because of the way we treat Jesus.
There are so much we have to learn by cultivating God's word in our lives and yes that will take time and only by fasting and praying this can happen. Don't be hard on others and especially on yourself.

In His Love
Leslene

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

At His Feet - Day 14

 She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said. 40 Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn't it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!"
- Luke 10:39

It is better to sit at the Lord's feet than to be busy trying to please others. And if that is not enough, we complain when we are too busy. We then start complaining as if we were instructed to do the work. God wants us to stop with the pretense and sit at the feet of Jesus.
This fast should teach us how to be in a closer relationship with our Father.
"...Martha was busy in the kitchen. Later she stepped in, interrupting them. "Master, don't you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand." The Master said. "Martha dear Martha, you're fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it-it's the main course, and won't be taken from her."
Mary chose to sit at the feet of Jesus and to make that her main focus. Despite of Martha's fussing. She was not moved.
ARE YOU MOVED?

In His Love
Leslene
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

He says; - Day 13

"Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - he's good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

As I took my morning walk, I was reminded of the thoughts others have and how we follow them. Their thoughts become our thoughts eventually, that's if we're not careful. We know that our plans are not God's plans but we are so over powered by the thoughts of others.
He says in Jeremiah 29:11, that He has plans for us, and it's not to harm us. So why would we follow others if we declare His word daily and say our minds are renewed and yet we see no change. It's simple, our believe system has to change. We can say what "He says", and we also have to believe it.
Let's focus on transforming our thoughts according to His word and believe it.
When we do that we can boldly say;
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

PRAYER:
Lord, if you said it, then it's settled. You have already fought this battle. Help me to believe You. Show me once again how to have my mind renewed against the patterns of this world. In Jesus name. Amen!

In His Love
Leslene
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It Depends On Who's Voice? - Day 12

"Don't be fooled by any kind of strange teachings. It is better to receive strength from God's undeserved kindness than to depend on certain foods." Hebrews 13:9

If people tell you, you are crazy to go on a fast so early in the year and give you all sorts of teachings to make you stop, what will you do?
Well, the Bible makes it clear that we shouldn't eat anything anybody tells you.
Stopping with what you started all because of what people are telling you, that vow was never serious. Be strong, be firm because Christ has liberated you in to freedom. Do not fall back into a yoke op slavery. (Gal. 5:1)
Your voice and God's voice should be the only voices that should persuade you.

"The Lord helps me! Why should I be afraid of what can do to me." Hebrews 13:6

In His Love
Leslene
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

No Trading - Day 11

" Watch out for immoral and ungodly people like Esau, who sold his future blessing for only one meal.
You know how he later wanted it back. But there was nothing he could do to change things, even though he begged his father and cried." Hebrews 12:16-17

Temptations are high, but are you willing to trade what you have and still to receive for a meal just because you are hungry and this after you have made a covenant with God?
Daily I realize, we so easily trade the love of Christ for anything that's not of God all because we want to please the world.
It's not about people, but the world does watch us. And when they see us trading our covenant for sin they loose faith in us whom they believe can lead them to Christ.
The Bible says; " Try to live in peace with everyone. Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord. Make sure that no one misses out on God's wonderful kindness...." Hebrews 12:14-15
Let us think before we trade in what we have.

In His Love
Leslene

My Portion Forever - Day 10

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength[a] of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 73:26

For two days I felt like dropping out. Not because I am battling or thinking no breakthrough will come, NO, it's because my flesh wants to take over. The enemy parades everything that nice before me and I want to jump at the opportunity.
I have to remind myself that I cannot give up now. I've come this far to turn back now!!! OH NO!
I will keep on going until the end. My portion is waiting for me. My breakthrough is near, I can feel it.
I will do what David when everything was against him. "...but David encouraged himself in the Lord." 1 Samuel 30:6

In His Love
Leslene

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

The Flood - Day 9

"Rescue me from my enemies, Lord,for I hide myself in you." Psalm 143:9

This is the scripture I will continuously quote when the enemy comes in like a flood. At this moment this is what I have to do and trust that God will deliver me.
It's day 9 and the enemy is not happy. Fasting is not easy, it's not suppose to be easy. If it were easy, I don't think the enemy will even try to bother you.
Scripture says; "...When the enemy come in like a flood..." Isaiah 59:19
So, the enemy will try everything to stop the vow you made with God. Be brave, stand firm and do not fall back into a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1)
The stronger you are in your commitment towards this fast, the stronger the enemy will come in.
Keep calling on God, keep praying and don't stop.

PRAYER:
Lord, honestly, I feel so weak with this old thing the enemy is throwing at me. Please help me Lord. I need You so much. I don't want to give up. You are Lord of my life and no other god will rule me. I love You, Lord. In Jesus name. Amen!

In His Love
Leslene
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The World and I - Day 8

"Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches."(Psalm 73:12)

Wow, isn't that true. Everyday, you come across ungodly people who prospers in everything they do. Does it mean the world system is faster? I think it is. They don't allow themselves to wait. They make it happen, and it doesn't matter how they make it happen. But where do they en up, they end up tired, they end up anxious because whatever they rushing towards doesn't last long.
We don't have to do that when we're in Christ. We are taught that He takes care of it all, and we don't have to do things the easy way. If He says that, then we don't have to worry about the wicked that prospers so quickly.
When we do things God's way, we won't be in trouble. "They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men." (Psalm 73:5)
Allow this fast to teach you how to stay close to God. When the day of judgement is here, we will know where our destination is.
"Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:"
(Ecclesiastes 8:12)

God is for you, especially when you give every selfish nature back to Hi to deal with.

PRAYER:
Thank you Lord for Your word says: "....Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood" (Revelation 1:5). I am loved and so grateful. In Jesus name. Amen!
In His Love
Leslene
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Friday, January 9, 2015

Enjoyment of Life - Day 7

"I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun."
Ecclesiates 8:15

Today is a big day for me. The whole family are on our way to a picnic. I packed in nice goodies for them. Breakfast, lunch and not to mention all the sweet stuff.
It's so tempting, but I am strong. I know this will be a huge challenge for me to contain myself from getting moody or hungry because of what I see in their plates today. God is saying to this morning; "Enjoy life with those who are merry. Life cannot stop because of one person who decides to fast."
When temptation comes in the form of a picnic, count it all joy because, you are part of a people who wants to enjoy life with each other.
Be strong and enjoy life.

PRAYER:
Lord, You know my heart. You know my weaknesses on day such as this. Help me TODAY Lord to be strong and to know what the purpose of this fast is. In Jesus name. Amen!
In His Love
Leslene
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Rest - Day 6

"He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake." Psalms 23:2-3

Rest is, "and anchor of the soul" (Hebrews 6:19), which keeps us from being tossed around on the sea of circumstances. It's not just the feeling of ease we get from a vacation or relaxation or a sound sleep at night; true rest is a place inside ourselves where we can be still and know that He is God, no matter what appears to be happening around us.
Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
He instructs us not allow our hearts to be troubled but to resist it by deciding to rest in Him.
We must say, "God, I choose this day to enter into the rest You have for me. Show me how."

This morning on day 5, I feel unsettled within me. I feel tired, anxious, and moody. It's only day 5 and today I feel worried and wonder how I will feel on the days that still lie ahead, BUT I do realize, it's not of God. The enemy wants me to give up, but God says something else. He is teaching me about His "Rest"
I will not be anxious and keep going. God has a plan. I will rest in Him.
When we rest in Him, He reveals all that stands in our way. Resting is "casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) and learning to be content no matter what the circumstance (Phil. 4:11) - not being necessarily delighted with those circumstances but being able to say, "God is in charge. I have prayed about it. He knows my need. I am obeying to the best of my knowledge. I can rest."
In His Love
Leslene

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Still Committed - Day 5

"For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day." 2 Timothy 1: 12

I have a relationship with my Father and I am not ashamed to say it. This is day 5 and I am happy to say that I will stay committed. Early this morning I had to be at Labor Department and the wait seemed endless. You think you never gonna see the inside of the place all because they take their own sweet time, and not to mention with what belongs to me.
You give your time in order for you to receive what's yours and yes it will take time to get to you. Because you are committed, you will be rewarded.
Through prayer and fasting, you learn patience, you learn how to have peace, you learn how to trust fully in God - that when your possessions are in the hands of others, you trust that God is busy on your behalf.
Stay committed to the covenant you have with God.
In His Love
Leslene

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

His Faithfulness - Day 4

"Look, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel." Jeremiah 18:6b

We can surely trust God as we allow Him to shape us. When we draw up that contract or let me say; when we decide on a fast, we give God permission to shape us like the potter shapes the clay. Fasting is NOT easy. Besides hunger, we face other challenges, but guess what? God remains FAITHFUL when we fail, or when we decide to give up.
It is so important that we tell God why we are fasting. What we expect from the fast and that we will be faithful in our prayers.
With this fast, I laid my daughter before God. I asked Him for a matric pass. I know she did her best during the end exam and I wanted her to see her results as her best. God showed me that all things are possible. He showed me His faithfulness because my daughter was faithful during her studies. She passed... All glory to God. This however won't stop me from continuing the fast. I makes me want to keep going and trust God for the other requests I have made known to Him. I believe He will come through.
Let's remain faithful always, and allow the Potter to shape and mold us.
PRAYER
"Lord, I have decided to give everything I have over to You. I give You permission to mold me. I have tried to do things on my own, "But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You are our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand."(Isaiah 64:8). do what need to be done, remove everything that is not of You and show me what faithfulness really is. Amen!"
In His Love
Leslene
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Monday, January 5, 2015

Praise God IT IS... Day 3

"Yes, I have loved you with an unfailing love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt." Jeremiah 31:3-4

I feel God's love all around me and I fully accept it and today more than ever, I am persuaded that neither death, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate me from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ our Lord.(Romans 8:38-39)
I will never doubt His love ever again. We are on day 3 and I am strong. I will make it. Lord, may Your unfailing LOVE be my comfort. (Psalm 119:76)
In His Love
Leslene

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

I'm Weary - Day 2

"I, the Lord, said to Israel: You have become weary, but not from worshiping me." Isaiah 43:22

You have fasted many times before and it didn't turn out they way you wanted. You got tired because you don't get the proper nutrition. You feel tired and it makes you not want to take that quiet time and pray, instead you sleep.
The enemy wants to stop you from the ultimate purpose. When you feel tired, tell God why you fasting. Tell God what the purpose is.
He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting." Mark 9:29
God is aware that you are weary, but not of worshiping Him, then you wouldn't have decided to fast again. Fasting is worshiping Him, because you know only He can deliver you from the battles.
This is your second day, and just like He carried you through your first day(yesterday), He will do the same today. Expect that breakthrough and keep on worshiping God.
In His Love
Leslene
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Saturday, January 3, 2015

He Still Remembered - Day 1

"Many times He delivered them; but they rebelled against Him by their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless He regarded their affliction, when He heard their cries; and for their sake He remembered His covenant." Psalm 106:43-45

This is the first day of the 21 day fast and God reminded me this morning that I will fail, may it be in my thoughts, my attitude, and many others things, but I must remember why Christ died for me. I must remember why I'm fasting, because He remembers His covenant.
PRAYER
"Lord, I pray that you will deliver me from anything that binds me. Enable me to recognize every work of the evil one in my life, and strengthen me to stand strong against it. Thank You that when I feel the death grip of mine in circumstances, You hear my cry for freedom and answer. Set me free Jesus from anything that keeps me from being all You made me to be. Amen!"
In His Love
Leslene

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Is this not the fast?

The practice of fasting goes much deeper than the act of going without food. God declares that He does not just delight in us going without our daily needs, but delights in loosing the "bonds of wickedness" and undoing "heavy burdens" of those we oppress.
God is calling us to live from His set of values and ethics. Fasting is fine and good and in these days we don't do it enough. Yes we fast but we still harbor destructive thoughts and oppressive attitudes and that does not reflect Christ in us at all.
Ethics supply the foundation for our values. Values supply the power that drives our leadership.
Consider what God expects from a "fasted life."
1. Liberate those who are oppressed (Isaiah 58:6)
2. Share resources with the needy (Isaiah 58:7)
3. Provide shelter for the homeless (Isaiah 58:7
4. Supply clothing to the naked (Isaiah 58:7)
5. Stop accusing and judging others (Isaiah 58:9)

This is what God says:
"Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness. To undo the heavy burdens. To let the oppressed go free. And that you break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that bring your house to the poor who are cast out.
When you see the naked that you cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Then your light shall break forth like the morning.
Your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you. The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
You shall cry, and the Lord will say, 'Here I am'
Isaiah 58:6-9

In His Love
Leslene


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Feel Every Moment

I'm literally sitting here laughing about everything that happened this year. At one point life seems perfect, I'm havin...