“Fast – Pray – Focus!”
GREETINGS FROM THE TEMPLE …
“Fast – Pray – Focus!”
Our Pastor, Rev. Victor S. Brice, following the lead of the Holy Spirit, has called on us to fast and pray for the next three days. Wednesday, January 5th , through Friday, January 7th, during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anyone with health requirements for food intake while on medications will be exempt from a total fast and should do a modified or partial fast only. For today and the next two days, we should not have any food intake during the specified hours, except when doing a modified fast, and we should drink lots of water and non-mind-altering liquids.
What is fasting? Fasting is a willful refrainment from eating and from drinking certain liquids.
When fasting don’t think of it as limiting your food intake, think of fasting as focusing. As a matter of fact, lets change the word fast to focus. For the next three days we will focus. We will put our focus on God. What is the one thing we do when we focus on God? We pray! Therefore, for the next three days we will pray and focus on God. Let’s not forget about His Word. Turn to your Bible and start reading. It doesn’t matter what Scripture you turn to. God’s Word is Truth and God’s Word is always right on time.
Start your day in prayer. Yes, prayer! Morning prayer should already be a part of your daily routine. If not, now is a good time to start. Seek Him! Ask God for His help and guidance as you go through your fast. Rely on His Strength – rely on His Power – rely on His Word.
“Fasting is not a means of seeking God’s blessing – it’s a means of seeking God.” – Pastor Victor S. Brice
“But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father… ” – Matthew 6:17-18 (NIV)
I’ve had friends and associates do a fast without including God. Especially at the beginning of a new year. The first mistake they make is announcing to everyone that they are fasting. Then, I’ve watched them struggle while fasting in order to jump start their weight loss program. I’m sure things would work out better for them if they did a spiritual fast.
Quietly go about your fast (focus) throughout the day. No need to make an announcement, just include God in your fast. Everything is easier when you include God in your plans. Stay focused – stay in Word – stay in prayer! Fast – Pray – Focus – Win!
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