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Fasting 2024

December 31, 2023
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By now if you have been a regular reader of my blog, you know that I consecrate myself with fasting and prayer before God for 21 days at the beginning of the year.

Fasting.

That is not an activity many run to do or cannot wait to talk about. However, it is a tried-and-true remedy few take advantage of or if they do participate, it is out of duty rather than desire. You know, like getting married because it was an arrangement versus getting married because you love that person. Although the process may be challenging at times, I love the results. It’s almost a well-kept secret. It keeps the person who sincerely engages in it well in alignment with God but it is certainly not a secret. Although some wish it would quietly go away!

Walking with God

July 4, 2021
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“No man is an island, no man stands alone” is a portion of the song we sang at our eight grade graduation ceremony. That’s been many years ago and I’ve learned that to be true. Man is not meant to be alone but some people stay while others go their way. The good news is that there has been one that’s been steady…when I place my faith in God and Walk with Him, I’m never alone.

Come with me as I explore how to get the best out of your walk with God by looking at those who walked with God in the Bible.

21-Day Pilgrimage Devotion Days 19 – 21

January 20, 2021January 22, 2021
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These last three devotions serve as the benediction to the 21-day fast in 2021. We’ve prayed for the healing of family, the community, the nation and its leaders. In the process we’ve fed on God’s manna that brought us to a deeper, richer place in God that will continue with us throughout the year. Whatever we may face, we don’t face alone. WE NOW STAND READY.

January 20

Day 19

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

³He humbled you by making you hungry and then feeding you the manna that neither you nor your ancestors had ever experienced, so he could teach you that people don’t live on bread alone. No, they live based on whatever the Lord says.

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21-Day Pilgrimage Devotion Days 16 – 18

January 17, 2021
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Almost there! In the devotions over the next three days we are rounding the corner and we can see the finish line. We see the way home. You find in these devotions the home (secret place) you are creating with God is a place you can leave but it will never leave you. God takes pleasure in you, however exposed you may feel, He covers you with His love.

January 17

Day 16

Focus: The Way Home

Unfamiliar Territory

Have you ever been on a road trip and been away from home for a while? You long for the comfort of home, the familiar sounds and surroundings. Finally, that day comes when you get to go home. You may start out on unfamiliar roads and may need the help of a GPS. But there’s a point during the journey you begin to recognize familiar landmarks and your excitement builds because you know you are nearing home.

Personal Landmarks

Entering God’s presence for the first few times is a lot like the road trip home. You are eager to get there but at the start of the journey you are traversing unfamiliar roads. Unfamiliar territory could be things like unrestrained worship or prayer beyond basic rote prayers learned in Sunday School. You wrestle with the desire to give up and the negative head-talk until you finally settle into true worship. When you’re not familiar with worshipping God in the spirit, then you have to use a spiritual GPS as a guide. That GPS is the Holy Spirit and your willingness to let Him lead.

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21-Day Pilgrimage – Packed and Ready

December 24, 2020
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Departure Time

Have you ever planned a trip and as the trip got closer you begin to feel the excitement build? Well, this is what I am feeling about the 21-Day Fast coming up. It is tremendous to know I have heard from some of you who will be fasting for the first time. I have also heard from others who have made this journey many times before yet want to make this pilgrimage again in 2021.

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21 Days – A Spiritual Pilgrimage

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020
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From Birth to Glory – Come See the King

Over 2000 years ago our Savior, the King lay wrapped in swaddling clothes.

You can meet Him TODAY clothed in the Light of His Glory.

There was no room at the inn for Him.

There is room AT THE CROSS for you.

Wise men journeyed from afar bringing gifts.

No matter what station you are in life, OFFER Him YOURSELF.

Shepherds abandoned their sheep to gaze on baby Jesus.

Leave your routine and BASK IN HIS PRESENCE.

We celebrate the timeless salvation He brought to humankind.

Come CELEBRATE the DELIVERANCE He still brings today.

This is the season we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior. We are forever grateful He came, lived and died for our sins. Jesus Christ as a babe was introduced to only a few people that night in Bethlehem. I invite you to “see” Him as He is today.

Over 21 days beginning January 2 in the New Year 2021, I will be on a sacred pilgrimage to see the King in his present glory. Come “see” Him as you have never seen Him before, High and Lifted Up with His Presence filling your temple.

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21-Day Fast – Week One Focus: Self

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020
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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.

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Intimacy with God

July 8, 2019
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Remember your first kiss? I should add, first memorable kiss. It was thrilling! The hairs on your neck stood up because you were experiencing something electrifying. Well, I have a secret. Shhhh! Quiet, I’m whispering now. I have to tell you… you’ve not really kissed until you’ve experienced a kiss from God.

Key Insight

You have the capability of nurturing holy intimacy with God.

Kiss and Tell

Many find it odd that Song of Solomon was canonized as holy scripture. At first, second or third read we might ask why was it included? It tells of what one might consider private, intimate encounters between King Solomon and the Shulamite woman, his soon to be bride.

Since all Scripture was inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16), the Song of Solomon moves from a simple expression of love between a man and a woman to an allegory of the love between Christ and His bride, the Church.

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Fasting 2024

Fasting.

Walking with God

21-Day Pilgrimage Devotion Days 19 – 21

January 20

Day 19

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

21-Day Pilgrimage Devotion Days 16 – 18

January 17

Day 16

Focus: The Way Home

Unfamiliar Territory

Personal Landmarks

21-Day Fast – Week One Focus: Self

Intimacy with God

Kiss and Tell

Emotions