Well, it sure is fun when the pastor gets convicted about his own sermons. We have been preaching through the Baggage series and I admitted two weeks ago that I have some addictions. I am a workaholic and am dealing with how I slow down. It is hard to admit I have a problem sometimes, and even harder to really say I need help.
I have been hardwired to just handle whatever comes my way and that seems like a good thing. It has been for us, and I love to work, but I need to reprogram.
Tomorrow starts some reprogramming in a lot of ways. I am working hard to ties up loose ends, and finalize projects. But I feel like personally and spiritually we are facing some pretty intense weeks ahead. So in the morning I am beginning a 21 day fast.
I am asking for your prayers, and you to join with me on whatever level that means for you. I will be only drinking water and juice. (tragic almost since I just brought home 391 pounds of fresh beef from my dad.) You can go on a juice fast, water only fast, only vegetables etc. The idea is not to make it legalistic, but a time to set your heart to be in tune with God.
I know the scriptures about boasting about fasting is receiving our reward (in regards to hypocrites in Matthew 6:16-18). I am writing about it so that you can join with me.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that we need to work on as church and as individuals. It clears your mind to really hear from God.
Remember Fasting is Fun!
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michael just read your post and said that he's been thinking about a fast for a couple of months, and this just might be the impetus to get him to start. good word! we will be praying for you.
We will be praying for you! Drew and I have been discussing you this week, and wanted you to know what an amazing pastor and leader we think you are! You are a blessing to us and our family.
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