2 Corinthians
1:7 (NIV)- “And our hope for
you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so
also you share in our comfort.”
Many
of you started the beginning of 2015 by observing various cleansing,
consecrating and strengthening 30-day fasts. You are almost there. You are 27
days in; with just a few more days to go to complete your period of dedication.
Even if you might have slipped a bit along the way or had to modify your fasts
to better fit your circumstances, nutritional state or health well-being; you
are still on course and God is pleased.
Do not give up now! The closer you get to the finish line, the more fatiguing
the journey will become; so this week is the true test.
The devil will throw all types of
roadblocks, frustrations, and temptations your way to sway you from the victory
ribbon. He will remind you of when you
might have recently stumbled and chide that your completing this mission is
tainted. Don’t listen - God gives new mercies each morning so you were renewed
in your commitment as you picked yourself up and got back on course. The evil
one will call you a quitter and remind you of past failures where you came so
close, but did not complete the task. Drown
that noise out. Demonic spirits will
whisper in your ear temptations that usually would not shake you at all, but in
your weakened state they’ll say, just like with Jesus that a little ‘bread’ won’t
hurt. Ignore that babble. The only voice you need to listen to is the soothing
sound of the Holy Spirit encouraging your soul to stay the course, complete
your promise and watch as God honors your sacrifice by enlarging your
territory; healing hurts and diseases; rebuilding relationships; opening doors
of opportunity; closing traps of entanglement and showering you with prosperity
of health, wealth and joy that passes all understanding. Just a little bit more… Get your second wind and hang in there.
Every day is
a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Be blessed!
Dr. JoAnn
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