Day 14 | Sunday – Taking My Order

Listen instead of reading

Read The Daily

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33)

I love the true story of one of our friend’s 7 year old son before going to bed one night.  He told his parents, “I’m getting ready to go upstairs and pray, anybody want anything?”  We can laugh but sadly that’s probably the only way most of us typically approach God.  It’s always only about what we need or want.  Nothing wrong with those requests, because a loving Father cares for His children.  But what if there was more to prayer?   

Prayer and fasting is about creating space for God, clearing a runway in our lives for God to land. When you want something new and exciting to happen in your life, then you have to create some space. Too often we spend so much time and energy trying to figure out and anticipate every scenario. We want God to do this; we want God to do that. But all the while God is saying, “Just create a little space for Me, and I’ll come in and fill it.” By seeking God and by following Him fully, you are creating space for God to move. As you fast and as you pray, you are making room for God to do what only He can do. He is a filler, not a forcer.

Try this for the week..continue to pray but try to take a few minutes or more and just be quiet and see if maybe God wants to talk to you too! 

Reflect and Journal: Maybe you have tried to participate in this fast but have found yourself stumbling along the way. I want to encourage you to keep going. Don’t be discouraged by looking at the times you gave in to hunger or messed up. Be encouraged because God is always drawing near to us. 

Prayer: Take time to pray for the following needs:
State and National leaders in government and local elected officials and non-profit organizations in the Tri-State

Read Through The Bible With Us This Year!

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 9:1-23  & Galatians 6:11-18