Desperation

Have you ever been hungry? I’m not talking about getting hangry because you’re 30 minutes past your normal lunchtime. I mean the kind of hungry that drives you so that you are willing to go to extreme lengths to get something to eat because if you don’t, you could literally die. Most of us have never experienced that kind of …

Day 15 – What Now?

We had a powerful time in the word last night. We repented over specific areas of sin in our lives and in our nation. The Spirit of the Lord was in the house! The fast is now over which begs the question, “What now?” What happened last night was a culmination of what God has been doing in our midst …

Day 14 – Agape Above All

Matthew 5:48 Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. I came upon this verse early in my walk with the Lord. I was struggling in some areas, and after reading this verse, I got really discouraged. I know the standards are high in the kingdom, but perfect?! The Lord broke in and said, “Son, I …

Day 13 – Religion

With two days left until our repentance service, we find ourselves needing to address the same issue as we did on day two – pride. Namely, religious pride. We do not want to whip ourselves up into an outward fervor for God, while internally we are only focused on ourselves and “serving” the Lord for selfish and self-serving reasons. Proverbs …

Day 12 – Vigilance

Luke 4:13 Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. The enemy doesn’t fight fair. He doesn’t come during a mountaintop experience, or when you’re feeling strong in the Lord. Chances are, he probably won’t hit you right after a conference on intercession and spiritual warfare. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be …

Day 11 – Security

Genesis 3:7 …They knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.   Where do you go when you feel that you need something – when you’re tired, hungry, angry, or lonely? Where we go, or what we turn to in a time of need can is quite telling of our spiritual condition. Is God your very …

Day 10 – The Nature of Sin

What is sin? Some have defined it as missing the mark. If that is all it is, then life can be seen as no more serious than target practice. Ultimately, sin is an offense to God’s holiness. It is actions, mindsets,  thoughts, and a heart that operates out of alignment with and stands in direct opposition to the heart, mind, …

Day 9 – Hunger Pains

What is a fast? It is when we abstain from food or any other pleasure to draw upon God’s presence. We say no to ourselves to be more aware of and available to God. We quiet down the noise of our routine to hear His still, small voice. Matthew 16:24 If anyone desires to come after Me, let them deny …

Day 8 – Desperate for Revival

Revival. It is a word that means many different things to different people. It implies something was once alive, but then it died and had to be brought back to life. This is where our generation finds itself. We are coding in the ER of eternity, and desperately need the Holy Spirit to perform CPR – to start our heart …

Day 7 – Forgiving Others

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Luke 6:37-38   Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and …