Day 13

   When we fast, we are effectively going on a hunger strike against hell to say, "Loose those who are bound by deception, lies, alcohol, drugs, pornography, false religion, etc..!"  -J. Franklin

   Thoughts:   What are the various ways you can experience guidance from God?
                      Reflect on how you can resist more temptation in these next days as hunger pangs continue.

   So far in my walk with the Lord, he has guided me through me seeking Him in prayer and reading His word.  He has also used situations and people in my life.  The best way I feel to experience His guidence is to always have Him on your mind and heart.  Looking for Him in everything.  Even in times when I seeking Him less than usual He still uses things to make me realize I am slipping & need 2b seeking Him more.  I can always feel Him tugging at my heart.  He desires for us to know Him and not just depend on Him when times are rough.  I am really enjoying the our time together during this, He is showing me alot.  I pray He will hide each lesson learned in me, so I will never forget our special moments together.  In each thing He is showing me I want to make the necessary changes in my life that He would have me to make.  I pray He will direct my footsteps. (O:

   My method of resisting temptaion is keeping my eyes on the Lord and the promises He has made me.  In growing in Him and changing me.  I am just trusting in Him...I know He's taking care of all of my needs.

   Prayer Focus:   Body of Christ

   Prayer targets w/ in the body of Christ...I will not name specific people I have named on my list, but I will say that I am praying for missionaries, young Christians(all Christians), all religions, preachers, churches, teachers, youth leaders, parents, all those involved in the church bodies...

   Today while cleaning my grannies house, the Lord spoke to me about how these days most of us aren't careful about what we put into our bodies.  This generation I see many children with health issues, such as diabeties, obesity, depression, drug dependancy/abuse, diseases,  anxiety etc...it seems to me that alot of parents are watching thier children die insted of the children growing old and taking care of thier parents.  It is really sad.  I see nursing homes having to do what families should be doing for the elderly.  Honor has left our vocabulary.  We aren't honoring ourselves or our parents/grandparents(or God).  I myself have been selfish.  I see alot of selfishness running rampid.  Most of us feel like or have been taught we should be a free spirit and do what ever we want when you want (be who YOU want 2b, do what YOU want, don't let anyone tell you what to do)...while not watching out for who we might be wiping our feet on along the way... or even  doing things that cause ourselves harm in the future.  These days people are always in such a hurry and most don't stop to think about anything.  Again I would like to say, I am not talking about any one person I know nor am I trying to be a religous judgemental Christian.  I am simply stating what the Lord is showing me in my walk with Him.  He is working on me in our Journey together.  I am just posting this for people to learn about my journey and hopefully start one of thier own with Him.

   My prayer tonite is that the Lord will contenue to direct my steps in my journey with Him and make the necessary changes in my life.  I pray each lesson or truth pointed out to me is a lesson learned.  That I can grow closer to Him through it all and I desire to be a better person and complete my purpose here on earth for His glory.   Amen