Post by Prayer Adminstrator on Sept 27, 2015 12:03:24 GMT
"This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." Matthew 17:21
In my mind's eye I picture a scene on a playground. There is some conflict, and one of the kids says, "I double dog dare you. . ." When we were kids this was the ultimate challenge. You either stepped up to the challenge or you backed down. Well, Mark Batterson, I am stepping up to the challenge. The circle strategy has not just intensified, it has doubled. I, too, begin my double circle today. I am excited and anticipating the results because I know that I have entered into the center of a "God thing" that will bring benefit to others, as well as, myself. I am excited to know that lives will change because of the double circle challenge.
This chapter is SOOOOO rich, SOOOOO solid. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Now we are beginning commanding prayer--prayer and fasting. Now we are unlocking the miracles that we have been praying for, and now they can't be denied because of spiritual discipline that this dynamic duo that we will use to bring miracles, signs, and wonders forth. I feel that this is a turning point for me and in this 40 Day Prayer Challenge for some of us who are able to fast and pray. I am aware that every one may not be able to do it at this time for various good and Godly reasons. There is no condemnation here. I just know in my heart that for me and my house and some in my sphere, CHANGE is going to come. I am certain I will share more about this later.
There are different kinds of fasts that the author has chosen. There are different time frames that he has chosen. The important things are to establish a start date and an end date and figure out what we are fasting for. He accepted Jesus's challenge to pray for one hour. He accepted it literally and personally. The author has shared how it revolutionized his life, and helped him tap in to the God dimension. Fasting helps break down some things and eliminate a lot of the "weeds" in our lives. If you know anything about gardening, you know that weeds can spring up overnight and left unchecked or unchallenged will take over the garden. Fasting breaks down pride, bondages, and our will. "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done" in this earth (in my flesh). Jesus was lead into the wilderness. He fasted and prayed. He returned in the power of the Holy Spirit. Come Holy Spirit we need You.
I accept the challenge presented here. An empty stomach can be a powerful prayer posture. I want to break down the calluses in my heart and see breakthrough in the live of others and myself.
"If you want to break the sin habit, you've got to establish the prayer habit."
In my mind's eye I picture a scene on a playground. There is some conflict, and one of the kids says, "I double dog dare you. . ." When we were kids this was the ultimate challenge. You either stepped up to the challenge or you backed down. Well, Mark Batterson, I am stepping up to the challenge. The circle strategy has not just intensified, it has doubled. I, too, begin my double circle today. I am excited and anticipating the results because I know that I have entered into the center of a "God thing" that will bring benefit to others, as well as, myself. I am excited to know that lives will change because of the double circle challenge.
This chapter is SOOOOO rich, SOOOOO solid. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Now we are beginning commanding prayer--prayer and fasting. Now we are unlocking the miracles that we have been praying for, and now they can't be denied because of spiritual discipline that this dynamic duo that we will use to bring miracles, signs, and wonders forth. I feel that this is a turning point for me and in this 40 Day Prayer Challenge for some of us who are able to fast and pray. I am aware that every one may not be able to do it at this time for various good and Godly reasons. There is no condemnation here. I just know in my heart that for me and my house and some in my sphere, CHANGE is going to come. I am certain I will share more about this later.
There are different kinds of fasts that the author has chosen. There are different time frames that he has chosen. The important things are to establish a start date and an end date and figure out what we are fasting for. He accepted Jesus's challenge to pray for one hour. He accepted it literally and personally. The author has shared how it revolutionized his life, and helped him tap in to the God dimension. Fasting helps break down some things and eliminate a lot of the "weeds" in our lives. If you know anything about gardening, you know that weeds can spring up overnight and left unchecked or unchallenged will take over the garden. Fasting breaks down pride, bondages, and our will. "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done" in this earth (in my flesh). Jesus was lead into the wilderness. He fasted and prayed. He returned in the power of the Holy Spirit. Come Holy Spirit we need You.
I accept the challenge presented here. An empty stomach can be a powerful prayer posture. I want to break down the calluses in my heart and see breakthrough in the live of others and myself.
"If you want to break the sin habit, you've got to establish the prayer habit."
