Day 10

   On this 10th day we are reminded to:   pray & stay in God's word...contenue to meditate & listen.

   Thoughts:  What do you currently desire in your life?  Remember to pray about your dreams & ask God for guidance in what is best for your life.

   At this point, what specific assignments do you believe God has for your life?

   I desire peace of mind, wisdom, knowledge & understanding so that I can be who the Lord wants me 2b for His glory.  I believe he desires for me to overcome all stumbling blocks & make sure our children know Him and His strength at thier fullest.  I believe He is calling us out 2b outrageously different in serving Him & not care about what anyone thinks about it.  I want my children to know that they don't have to be people pleasers...as long as they are serving the Lord & are acting as he directs thier footsteps they can't go wrong in life!

   Prayer Focus:  Protection-What is God saying to you today about His protection?

   I personally try to see the Lord in all thats happening in my life & around me.  Tonite I heart Pastor John Hagee tell a story about a little girl who had no food, one day while in town the queen saw this little girl and wrote her a decree...she stated that the girl was to meet her at her palace 1st thing in the morning & she would make sure that the little girl would never starve again.  A decree wasn't made and not fulfilled.  Hagee went  on to say that God's word, our Bible is our decree(full of promises) and what he says he will do.  I believe Prov. 3:5-7 and all other verses that state my God's promises to me.  I have faith in the blood of Jesus,  I know without a doubt that the name of the Lord is a strong tower; the rightous run to it & are safe.

   Today I had the honor of taking my Daddy to his chemo treatment for the 1st time.  Yes, I said honor.  I am thankful that we have the relationship we have.  That forgiveness isn't an issue.  I got to spend quality time with Him on the ride to and from the Dr. office.  It was a blessing to be able to be there for him.  The situation isn't ideal and sounds sad, but I refuse to look at it that way.  I know that the Lord is taking care of our family.  He knows best for all His children & I will not question the hand we are delt.  I do know that I have seen my Daddy grow in the Lord and in the past year heard him say some beautiful prayers.  We choose to trust in the Lord with all our hearts & lean not on our own understanting.  In all you do aknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.  Prov. 3:5-6

  I would also like to take some time say that I am so proud of our kids.  Eli completed his 3 days with no chips fast sucessfully.  Aly completed her 10 day fast of meat & milk...and is now finishing out the 21 day fast candy/sweet/sugarless.  Some people don't believe in fasting, they think it's Old Testiment..or they aren't educated on it and don't know it's Biblical and the Lord tells us to fast.  All of Judah fasted, women & children.  They needed to know the Lord's plan to defeat the enemies army...in the midst of that assembly of fasting people, God spoke to his people through a prophet, who encouraged them saying "Don't be afaid or dismayed, for this battle isn't yours, but God's"...God told Judah exactly how that the enemy army would approach and exacly what they were to do in response.  The battle took one day, God not only delivered them but he also prospered them.

   Fasting scriptures:

 Math. 4:2(Jesus fasted 40 days & 40 nts.), Math. 6:16-18, 9:15, 15:32, 17:21

 Mark 2:18-20, 8:3, 9:29    Luke 5:33-35, 18:2    Acts 10:30, 14:23, 27:33                                                  1 Corinth. 7:5

* Daniel fasted
* Esther  called a fast...these are just to name a few.

   I believe we are suppose to fast simply because Jesus fasted and in John 13:15 He says He is our example.  I am thankful that the Lord has lead us to a Church family that is not only teaching us the importance of fasting, but making sure our kids/youth are encouraged to do it and are leatning the importance of seeking the Lord and His will for thier lives.