Fasting Thursday

If you've been reading these daily pages, my prayer is that it will help you look at fasting in a way like never before and it becomes a regular part of your life!! Here's Thursday's email!

Hey New Life,

I’m sure that for some of you the fasting has hit a wall and you’re wondering if you can make it and for others it’s still going strong. Regardless of where you feel you are at, don’t give up!!! There’s a harvest waiting for you from the seeds you are planting!!

Today I want go back to Matthew 6 and remind you of something about our giving, praying and fasting.

When Jesus shared with his followers about “when you give” he warned, “don’t do as the hypocrites do…”
Then when Jesus shared with them about “when you pray” he urged, “don’t be like the hypocrites…”
Lastly when Jesus shared with those there about “when you fast” he warned, “don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do…”

In all three instances he was sharing that yes we need to be giving, praying, and fasting however, the way we go about including these three parts in our lives is actually more important than simply doing them. Attitude determines everything!!!

With giving, don’t give in a way that says “Hey look at me!!!! I’m giving my money or time today!!! What about you?”
With praying, don’t let your only prayers be the public ones that people hear, but make sure that you are privately having a time of connection alone with God in prayer, away from others.

And with fasting, don’t go around with a “poor me attitude” or as Matthew 6:16 says, “…when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for fasting. I tell you the truth that is the only reward they will ever get.”

This fast of ours is one for breakthrough in the lives of people at New Life Community Church and those that are relationally connected to us. The last thing I think anyone of us wants is to receive a pat on the back from others for fasting and that’s it.

We want to see God breakthrough where only He can breakthrough. We want God to make the impossible, possible in all our areas of need!! We want God’s rewards for fasting, right?!?!!

“But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:17-18

And what amazing rewards does God have for us? I don’t know exactly how but I do know they will be better than any of us can imagine!!

So climb over that wall or bust through it if you are there. Keep going strong if you are doing well. And if you have yet to begin to fast, start today!! I will see you Sunday, January 18th, at 10:00 AM. Bring ALL YOUR REQUESTS AND NEEDS!!! Let’s see God breakthrough!!!

I believe in you all!!
Pastor David

PS – Pass these emails on to whoever you want, it might help them see a breakthrough too!!!

We saw a great breakthrough today!! Someone else in the church received a miracle answer and their response? Was to make sure they brought in their tithes and offering to God!! RED TRUCKS really do exist!!