Friday, July 6, 2012

MY DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER

MY DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER
   I felt led to call for a day of fasting and prayer for our country on July 4, 2012.  Our country is on life support spiritually, so I felt it fitting to pray my heart out on her birthday.  Fasting is a way of getting closer to God, getting His attention, letting Him know you are really serious about your request.
   Fasting...it should not be that difficult.  You simply don't eat food.  I decided I could go without something to eat until sundown.  That is how I understand that Catholics fast.  No problem.  BUT...I still had to cook and smell the food and be around others who were eating. 
   When was the last time I fasted?  I honestly cannot remember EVER doing such a thing.  I love to eat.  I love Blue Bell Ice Cream.  Yes, I just gave them free advertising...it is that good.  I don't ever recall a time that I felt a need to fast.  Did I mention that I am very concerned for my Country?  America is in such trouble.  If we don't turn from our wicked ways and seek God's face, we will soon be destroyed.  God said it; I believe it.
   So I lasted for eight hours from the time I got up that morning.  My day of fasting revealed every where that I had little stashes of "nibbley" food all over the house.  I would open a door and there was something to nibble on.  I would go to a different room and there was something else.  NO WONDER I WEIGH FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS!  The fasting may not have gotten God's attention, but it sure got mine!
   And the praying:  I prayed for soldiers who are actively serving, some who have died for my Country, and others who have served in the past.  I always cover the 5000+ who are associated with the USS Carl Vinson, because that is where my son served.  Mostly I prayed heavily for my family and friends.  Time is so short and this Country could really really use a spiritual revival.
   At the end of the day, there were so many more prayers I needed to send.  I just couldn't concentrate because of hunger.  I am so weak.  The good news:  God wants us to be obedient more than He wants us to sacrifice.  I will make another attempt at this before the November elections.

What are your thoughts?

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