Sin is an awful aspect of the human experience, but in God's love and mercy He has provided us a way to live free from it. How? Through His word. You can live a free life, so consumed with His word and His presence that all temptation seems insignificant compared to knowing Him. The Lord cleanses us, we only have to be washed by The Word.
Elijah was one of the most notable prophets in the old testament. Even so, this man of God had a moment of deep despair. The example of his darkest moment highlights for us how God cares for us in ours. His love and mercy for us in our weakness helps set us on a path to be soul healthy.
The Israelites testing in the wilderness defined their experience leading up to the spies report about the promised land. They had all they needed, yet still grumbled against God. In our own testing seasons, we have the option of following in their footsteps or learning from their example. When you're in a wilderness season, this is how you can thrive.
The Bible is Spirit inspired & God-breathed. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of our heart. It is also the greatest way to know the heart of God. Growing deeper in our Christian faith is directly related to our biblical maturity. It's knowing the scriptures to be sweeter than honey and more desirable than gold.
The Children of Israel had to wander in the wilderness for years before entering the promised land. The lessons they learned in that time helped to equip them for their future promise. In our lives, their example helps us navigate the situations we face every day and it all comes down to following the cloud.
Prayer is one of the identifying markers of a person who is spiritually hungry. The practice and discipline of prayer can lead us to spiritual hunger. The key to prayer isn't what we gain from it, but rather WHO we gain.
Our past can be riddled with pain and struggle, especially struggle with sin. Even so, you can move forward, but it takes trust in God and His complete work on the cross. It takes crossing over the Jordan river in front of us. It takes getting our feet wet in faith.
To be a spiritually hungry people, it's not only about seeking after the Lord. It's about praising Him for who He is! Praise is a lens through which we see God, and it has profound impacts on our view of God. The key to spiritual hunger is praise!
When the Children of Israel crossed the Jordan in the book of Joshua, they stacked stones as a testament to God's miracle working power. What has God already done for you? How has He miraculously intervened? Remembering His goodness in your past is the key to crossing over to your future.
God is not looking for perfection, He is looking for pursuit. There is a promise in scripture that reminds us that when we seek God with our whole heart, we find Him. Being a spiritually hungry people means seeking God with all we have!
As we dive into some of Joshua's experiences leading to the Promised Land, we will discover some principles that will help us both individually and corporately to Cross Over into God's intended purposes for us.
When we become a blessing to others through our giving there are three key things that happen. Needs will be met and people's lives will be better. Those recipients will praise and give glory to God, which in turn means the earth gets better as it's filled with His praise. Lastly, you as a giver will be more bonded to His Church.
Welcome to the final devotional in our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. No matter how this fast has been, whether you were perfect, or if you encountered a few setbacks, these twenty-one days were still worship and honoring to the Lord. You've put in the time and now it's time to watch and see what the Lord does, never ceasing to continue in prayer and fasting. We're proud of you and thankful that you chose to join us on this journey!
Welcome to day Twenty-one of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. Proverbs 3:5-6 is a familiar scripture to many, but when it's lived out, the experience is completely different. Truly trusting in God is saying 'yes' to His call, and not hesitating at the opportunity. He directs our path and carries us as we walk in faith.
Welcome to day twenty of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. As we near the end of this fast, it's important to remember that fasting is not confined to these past twenty-one days. It's a lifestyle. When we do fast, we need to remember what we are fasting for, and that it involves our whole heart.
Welcome to day nineteen of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. During our prayer life there are times where we might assume we are asking too much from God. Maybe it's interceding for someone, a desperate need, or a personal prayer request. An important thing to remember during this fast is what Pastor Kelley discusses from the book of Ephesians. No prayer is too big or too small for our Heavenly Father!
In chapter five of the book of Joshua in the Old Testament, Joshua is visited by a mysterious stranger. Who was this stranger? Why was his sword drawn? This encounter teaches us how to cross over from the past and into all God has for us. Sometimes crossing over means you have to face what God wants to fix.
Welcome to day eighteen of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. The noise of life can sometimes be overwhelming, but taking time during this fast can help clear the noise and develop your heart to be closer aligned with Jesus. How do we become undivided in our focus for the Lord? There's scripture for that!
Welcome to day seventeen of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. One of the benefits of fasting is that it renews our mind in ways we wouldn't expect. Sometimes the benefit of fasting isn't an outcome, but rather having a biblical truth transfer from understanding it with our mind, to knowing it in our heart. It may not change a situation overnight, but overtime it makes an impact greater than you could imagine.
Welcome to day sixteen of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. How desperate are you for the presence of the Lord? Our perseverance and hunger can set us up to be in the right place at the right time. When we are confident in our calling, and remain hungry for His presence, the Lord positions us to impact the world around us in ways we can't even imagine.
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