31 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING: DAY 28

 

31 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING: 

DAY 28 OF PRAYER & FASTING

GOD MUST BE REWARDING THEM AND NOT ME

SCRIPTURE: 

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 

Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 

Morning prayer :  

Heavenly Father, this morning I'm so grateful for you keeping me for the past 28 days.  My emotions and thoughts have been all over the place, but I must say, you are doing a new thing in me. Father, I just say thank you for this fast. It has really been an experience for me and I’m not not new to this, but I have had more of an emotional experience this time. You have shown me some things in me, and in people, that all I can say is GOD you got it! Father, I just want to thank you for keeping us all year, but this is a new day and a new year that you have given to us. I'm excited about these 31 days that we can start on a new journey. A new destiny. A new purpose in life. I’m so grateful and thankful to you for the opportunities to increase my relationship with you and all of the possibilities that I can experience within these 31 days of a journey of prayer and fasting. Today, as I sat and analyzed some things in my life and looked over my vision board, I  wrote down, in detail, the things that I want to see happen on my journey. I also printed out my fasting contract so that I could detail the things that I want to offer up to God in order to see him move on my behalf. I don’t know if anyone has been on a spiritual fast before, but this is the 19th year of my journey of fasting and praying, with GOD guiding me. But this time I’m expecting a higher move of GOD with signs and wonders. I'm asking him continuously to build me up and to strengthen me to walk with Him. I'm asking Him to take me higher in him. This past year had been a very trying time but I’m embracing this new year, this new season, with great anticipation that we will see a mighty move of God! I’m very excited about the move of GOD in this season. Let’s see what GOD is going to do in these 31 days of prayer and fasting.

The Power to Fast can be hard, but we do not have to fast on our own strength. During our fast, we can rely on the Lord's strength. 

Wisdom on fasting from wrong thinking: 

GOD MUST BE REWARDING THEM AND NOT ME: 

Today we're fasting from the thought that says: "God must be rewarding them and not me." One of the things that make us most unhappy is when we compare ourselves to others and to what they have. When we compare, we despair. So. LET'S CHANGE IT TODAY: Fasting is a discipline that is difficult but can is easier with the Holy Spirit. It can move beyond hard to be exciting and rewarding. (Matthew 19:26). A fast done in God’s strength– and not your own – helps you grow in your walk with God. After a fast, many are more responsive to God and more willing to let Him direct their lives. They often experience greater joy and intimacy with God. And the fruit of the Spirit becomes more evident in their lives. 

GOD HAS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE Psalm 145:16 says that He satisfies the desire of EVERY living thing. His reward for one person doesn’t come at the expense of someone else. WHAT DO YOU DESIRE? Freedom? Joy? Provision? A better relationship with someone? He will satisfy your desire. Ask Him to right now. 

SETTLE THIS: GOD HONORS HIS WORD ABOVE ANYTHING Cling to His Word, and you will get honored with it. Promotion, increase, and rewards will come. 

GET YOUR THOUGHTS OFF THEM AND ON HIM Fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the source of all that you could ever want or need. Every good and perfect gift comes from above. (James 1:17) Look UP, not OUT. 

IT'S EASIER TO SEEK HIM THAN YOU THINK Seeking God is not about our effort. It’s about LOOKING TO Jesus as your source and discovering His way of thinking and looking at things. As we think His way (His Word), we will believe like Him. Our faith will soar! Manifestations WILL COME. That is what it means to seek Him. 

SEE OTHER PEOPLE’S ABUNDANCE AS A PREDICTION OF YOURS The testimony of what Jesus has done for someone else is a prophecy of what He can do for you. 

EXPECT FAVOR Favor surrounds the righteous on every side! And you are the righteousness of God, simply by being in Christ. THINK IT AND SAY IT God is MY Rewarder. I adopt His thinking regarding my life and situation. I fix my eyes on Him, and He finishes my faith. Favor surrounds me, promotion surrounds me, and God's rewards surround me like a shield, in Jesus’ Name! Keep the faith. The vision is always for the appointed time. 

Be patient, prayerful and wait for the fulfillment of your visions. Lailah Gifty Akita 

Quotes: 

This is the most precious answer God can give us: wait. It makes us cling to him rather than to an outcome. God knows what I need; I do not. He sees the future; I cannot. His perspective is eternal; mine is not. He will give me what is best for me when it is best for me. Vaneetha Rendall Risner, 

So I'm waiting for God, and God is waiting for me to see if I am really waiting for him, and not just wanting things from him. Pete Greig Red 

God is intentional. HE is deliberate, precise, and knows what HE is doing. Your job is to keep the faith, wait on Him and know that HE is God. Germany Kent 

CLOSING PRAYER: 

Heavenly Father, I'm so grateful we are past the half way mark of the fast, Day 28. I'm so excited about all your doing! I must admit, it’s been challenging at times. Not so much the not eating but the shifting and the cutting away of the things you have revealed to me. All I can say is WOW, I wasn’t ready. But I praise you GOD in the midst of it all. Thank you for your amazing grace, power and work in our lives. This morning, help us to trust you to meet our every need. Help us to practice self control and discipline. Help us to stop over thinking and control our thoughts and emotions because they really affect everything we do. Help us get control of ourselves and the way we think and react as to not allow the spirit of stress to overtake us. We are too blessed to be stressing over anything. Let’s get to it! We are winning! Father, give us this day, our daily bread. Thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times by strengthening us for your purpose. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your mercy and grace. Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! Father Thank you for your presence with us, thank you for your Almighty power. Thank you that you go before us and cover us.  Thank you that you are in our midst and that our future is secure in the place you're preparing for us. Your words bring such hope and comfort. Remind us of your strength today. May we see glimpses of your glory and blessings along the way as we seek after you. For victory and salvation are found in you alone. Father I pray for your spirit to be with us and let us experience you like never before on this fast. In the Mighty Name of JESUS name I pray,  Amen

 On your days of fasting, remember to : 

• Keep drinking plenty of water

• Rest and relax when you need to

• Continue to meditate and listen to God in prayer and worship. 

If anyone would like more information on fasting or would like a fasting contract emailed to them, text me your email address to 202-930-2259 or email us at truthministries9@gmail.com. We will send you the information as soon as possible! Be blessed and let’s get it this year!!