40 Days ahead!

Over the last two years I have felt the Lord calling me to do a 40 day water/juice fast. One of the reasons I have failed is because I have been reluctant to ask for prayer from friends and family. Today as I was doing further research on the subject I stumbled across some valuable information from the late Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ.

"Many people are reluctant to tell others that they are fasting so they will avoid the sin of the Pharisees: fasting just to gain recognition for themselves. I strongly believe that attitude is a result of a wrong interpretation of our Lord's teaching and that it is a trick of the enemy who does not want us to fast, nor to share with your loved ones, neighbors and friends the benefits of fasting. By isolating ourselves from the support of other Christians, we will be more susceptible to doubts and negative influences (both human and demonic). We need the prayer shield of our Christian friends and family members to help us continue when we feel alone and when the enemy tempts us to give up Our Lord as he did Jesus Christ. Eventually, people will notice you are not eating."

I want to ask you today to pray for me as I begin this journey. I am at a point in my life where I want all of God there is to have. I have several reasons that I am fasting but these are three that I feel are so important for me and for other Christians...

• For the Holy Spirit to quicken God's Word in my heart and that His truth will become more meaningful to me!
• I want my prayer life transformed into a richer and more personal experience.
• I am seeking a dynamic personal revival in my life and I am praying the Lord will make me a channel of revival to others.

The next three days will be difficult. Please be in prayer for me as this journey begins. Don't just pray for me during the next 40 days but ask the Lord to start a revival within your own heart.