Intimacy
21-Day Fast – Week One Focus: Self
Key Points
- Consecration of Body, Mind and Soul
- Intimacy through Prayer
- Power through Knowledge and Obedience
It is important that you are set up for success during this 21-Day Fast. This first week’s focus is on Self. I will give you enough seed for you to start to entrench yourself in the process of consecration during which you will grow in intimacy (closeness) with God and begin to realize the power you have in Christ Jesus. You can only be pointed in the direction of consecration, intimacy and power…YOU have to walk it.
Consecration
The first step in the consecration process is purging. Purging your mind of thoughts that fall short of who God says you are. You must reprogram your mind removing the labels others have ascribed to you and take on what God has ascribed. In this exercise you will declare who you are in Christ. Speak these declarations out loud. Study what they mean during your prayer time. Study the characters in the Bible that best illustrate these characteristics. Ask God to help you manifest these qualities as you speak your “I Am” Declarations located under “21-Day Fast Companion Tools”.
Intimacy
Most people know how intimacy nurtures a relationship. Simply, you spend time with that person. You find out what they like and don’t like. There is an exchange of affection. This holds true with God. After all, He is the creator and source of love. He created us out of His desire for voluntary exchange. One grows in intimacy through voluntarily spending time with and talking to Him in prayer.
You do not need to assume a certain position in prayer. Kneeling is not a requirement, a humble heart is. You can pray kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, etc. A certain place is not a requirement, however during this fast you should designate a place and time for the sake of consistency. The Prayer Wheel is available under the 21-Day Fast Companion Tools to help expand your prayer.
Finally, I suggest you keep a journal as you move through this fast. I am certain God will deposit thoughts in your mind that you will want to recall later.
Power
Anything that has power is connected to a system that generates and regulates that power from a main source. The power that generates light in our houses has to be contained within a structure and connected to the power source. We are Light to the world. Our connection is the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. The Holy Spirit is the connection from us to God, the Source. It is imperative that we do not disconnect from the Source through neglecting the conduit (Holy Spirit). How can we disconnect from the Holy Spirit? You can disconnect by,
- Ignoring or not recognizing His promptings to do the right thing
- Being ignorant of the role He plays in your life
- Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Reducing His status as God to a less significant being
When you understand the roles the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit had in Creation and the Plan of Salvation, only then would you begin to understand the power that lives within you through the Holy Spirit. I pray as you seek God in prayer that you seek to understand the interaction/relationship you desperately need to have with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is your compass…your guide home to Glory. Hear Him as He enlightens your understanding of the Word of God. Learn His ways, then you’ll be able to distinguish counterfeit spirits.
First Week Summary
- Consecrate your body through the Daniel’s Fast.
- Consecrate your mind by repeating the I AM Declaration.
- Consecrate your spirit by meditating on the Word of God in prayer.
- Pursue intimacy with God through time spent with Him in prayer and studying the Word of God.
- Unlock resident power by studying the role of the Holy Spirit in you and your subsequent obedience to Him.
Stay tuned for Week Two Focus: The Community
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Thank you for providing the tools – they will definitely help in keeping our focus on GOD as we journey through this fast. I love the prayer wheel especially. Can you elaborate on how to pray the scriptures – is it as simply as inserting your name as you read the scriptures?
Great question Mya. Scientifically, a person must hear a concept about 15 times before they began to really embrace it. So repetition is vital. Now here’s how you repeat the principle the scripture is conveying. Say it until you get an understanding of the principle where you can now say it in your own words. Then move to personalizing it by not only inserting your name but applying the principle to specific situations in your life. So you’re moving from basic memorization of the scripture to giving it application and meaning in your life. That makes it real! I hope this has helped you.
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