Day 12

   Fasting helps you distinguish between what you want & what you really need.  When you choose not to worry about these things & seek Him first, you are demonstrating the kind of faith that is pleasing to God, because your are trusting Him to also give you all the things you need.  ...Jentzen Franklin

   Thoughts:  What has God revealed to you personally?  Reflect on what it means to present your body as a living sacrifice through your time fasting.

   God has revealed to me that in life we are given free will...to make our own choices.  He gives us the ability to be able to choose life or death...in other words to choose to include Him in our lives or not.  Each of us have the God given right to decide when we are going to let God in our lives, hearts, decisions, exc..Each day I have to wake up and choose to serve God.  For me it's a no brainer, but not everyone feels like me or knows what I know about my God.  All I know to say is everyone is intitled to thier own opinion, I believe people are the way they are for a reason(things that have happened in thier lives and affected them, whether it be it in a negative or positive way).  I plead with anyone who might be reading this now or in the future, just try God.  He will not let you down, as people do.  He can and will fill every void in your heart and life.  Growing in the Lord is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  My days aren't perfect and my life isn't either...I have good days & bad days just like everyone else.  The Lord doesn't promise we won't have trials, but he does promise that we won't be alone.  I know you can't see Him, but just seek Him and see if you don't feel Him...I promise you will. Just pick up your Bible and start reading it.  You may not even understand what your reading at first, but seek the Lord and you will find Him, pray for understanding and knowledge.  He will show up.  In fasting and seeking Him, I desire for the Lord to know that I am willing to do whatever it takes to get closer to Him, He is important to me.   Nothing compares to what the Lord did for us all.  Sacraficing His life willingly so that we could come boldly to the throne room of God.   He will touch you and you will feel His presence all around you.   Just give your all to Him, have faith, never give up, stay positive, love everyone no matter what, always be hopeful and keep your eyes on Him.  He will never let you down, He will be your strength when you think you have none and your rock to stand on.  He will direct your steps if you will be patient and listen for His still small voice carefully.  He will be all you will ever need if you will just put Him 1st in your life and seek Him in all you do.  God is love!

   My sheep hear my voice, andI know them, and they follow Me.  -John 10:27

   Prayer Focus:  Right relationships and Kingdom connections.  -"Flesh People" feed your fear and cause you to feel like you have lost your dream.  "Faith People-right relationships" begin to install in you a can do attitude.  You can be catapulted by the relationships that God puts in your life.  Today fast & press in to Him, seek His council on the relationships in your life.  Which ones are draining:  Which ones are supporting you?  Which of these 2 do you represent to others?

   Lord, I trust you...I am asking that you remove anyone that you do not want in my life.  You know people and thier hearts.  You know who I need in my life and who I don't.  As you remove whomever from my life, I pray that you connect me with the right people and that I will not be a stumbling block for anyone, but a stepping stone for your glory.  I am thankful for all you have done for me and all that lies ahead.  In Jesus name, Amen.