Day 21 of my 21 Day fast

The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but to him/her who finishes the race. I have finished the race; the fast is now officially over. My faith is made perfect; the joy of the Lord is my strength. This amazing journey has stretch me to a new level. Fighting through the distractions, body pains, temptations, and the rest, I have learned a great many things about myself, and the power of the Holy Spirit in a brand new way!. I hope that you were able to finish your fast; I trust that obvious distractions weren't compelling enough to move your focus away from having your greatness needs presented to God. Satan's objective is always going to be to kill, steal, and destroy your faith! That's his purpose; your purpose is to worship God on the highest level, and at your best. Remember a very important key in the Daniel's fast, his answer didn't come until after the fast was over. So if you haven't gotten the breakthrough that you have been waiting for, be of good cheer. God has already worked it out; you must simply wait on the blessings to materialize in your life. But, be alert to the enemy. If he can't prevent your blessing from entering your life, he will try and steal it out of your life. If you are praying about your children, don't be surprised if they do something ridiculous to destroy your faith and hope in their salvation and deliverance. That's the enemy trying to fight you back through them. Keep believing; keep praying! I pray that the essences of your fast remains a sweet aroma in the presence of God, and that you constantly operate at a new level of faith and hope, and joy in the Holy Ghost!

Day 20 my 21 day fast

Day 20 and counting; I am in the home stretch. Within the next 24 hours, the fast will be complete. Because of mental and spiritual discipline, I was able to achieve by faith what I couldn't have achieved otherwise. Point of fact: There are mountains we will face that will not move without the help of God and the authority of His Word. But, there are mountains that Jesus said that we can move on our on because of our faith. Endurance teaches perseverance, and perseverance is a friend to our hope. I began this fast with the faith to believe that God would invade my life in a supernatural manner within the period of my fast. And I hoped that my faith wouldn't fail me, and I wasn't disappointed! The greatest lesson learned over the last few weeks is that I wasn't as humble as I thought, and evening after a miraculous change in the level of humility in my life, I am still not there. The flesh is a mess! Paul wrote about the battle between these 2 prevailing forces in our lives; the flesh waring against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh. Paul wrote that we will struggle spiritually because these two powerful forces are at different ends of the spectrum. One wants to obey the will of God at all times, and the other one wants do what feels go. Today, my flesh is under the dominion of my (human) spirit and my spirit is actively listening to the Holy Spirit of God. I only pray that I may be able to walk in His divine order for many seasons after the fast. Admittedly, a 21 day fast is a tremendous challenge to your life on many different levels. If you have gone the distance with me, congratulation on an extraordinary journey toward God. May the seed you planted in the fast bear you fruit for many seasons to come!

Day 19 of my 21 day fast

Standing on the bank of the Jordan River; looking over into the Land of Promise! Just a few days before crossing the river into a new season- a transformation. Recognizing that everything God has promised is waiting across the divide; having 2nd sight allows vision and line of sight to the promise. How glorious are the promises of God. They never fade, rust, or can be stolen. I can see so clearly the majestic of the Lord. The Holy Spirit has educated me about the promise, now I don't see it as something to gain, but rather something to become. I think I have a little better understanding about how Moses felt, as he looked over into the Land of Promise as the chosen leader of the Hebrew people. God enabled him to see the realization of his faith; though he wasn't allow to enter into the promise land, he inherited the promise anyway-a better promise. Day 19 is the beginning of the big push toward the end. I refuse to end this fast with a whimper, but rather a BANG in the Holy Ghost! Extending my prayer and praise time; seeking to have my breakthrough to break forth! I can honestly say that I got my breakthrough about a week ago, but I have not allowed by breakthrough to break forth! Breaking forth is out of the box transformation; out of the box change. Change so evident that a child will discern it because of the anointing of the Spirit. I know that I have been sounding Hyper Spiritual lately, but I seriously can't help it. I have read through the 4 New Testament Gospels, prayed fervently daily, and praised my God with my whole heart. I am simply full of God! I am more like my Savior today than I have ever been. This 21 day fast was for me; I invited the church to join me in this journey toward transformation. Why? Because to whom much is given, much is required. The heavenly UPS truck has scheduled an enormous blessing to be delivered at my designation. Why? Obedience! God told me during the Christmas holidays that I would need to fast in order to get what I seek. My mother told me I was born at night, but not last night. When God speaks to you about a matter with clarity and purpose, you position yourself to hear what the Spirit has to say, without exception. Remember, nothing in all of eternity is more important that the whispers of God about your life. When you get these Holy Ghost Whispers, they alert Satan; just as there are Angels assigned to you at certain seasons in your life, so are there demons assigned to you at certain seasons of your life. For example, a spiritual breakthrough will always get their attention. In order for you to walk in victory and the power of God, Demon powers and influences must be pushed back, and if they can prevent you from obtaining the victory and power promised by God in His word, rest assured, they will.

Day 18 of my 21 day fast

In John 15:7, Jesus said, "If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be given you." Fasting and praying is a direct product of the words of Jesus. Fasting is a biblical principle, that even Jesus said that His disciples would practice in His absence. And praying connects us with the Creator on the most intimate level. Coupled together, you will emerge with a greater anointing and power of God in your life. Let's be real, why else will anyone in their right mind endure a 21 day fast! I have loss over 13 pounds to date, and expecting to lose a few more before it's over. The pain I have experienced in the last few weeks is the kind of pain I haven't experienced in years. Admittedly, the pain is familiar. Remember, I was seriously injured many years ago, and the pain I am experiencing is the resurrection of that pain because my body isn't as strong as it was a few weeks ago. I don't have energy to physically train. I only have the energy to pray and do a few well define things. But once again, that's the point! When the body was strong, the spirit was weak. Now, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is week-AMEN!!!!! It is in your weakness (flesh) that you are made strong (spirit). This fast is a success. Why? Because I have made a golden link with the Holy Spirit on a level that can never be broken, denied, or dismissed. Therefore, I am now operating on a new level of faith, new level of ministry, a new level of expectation and hope and joy in the Holy Ghost. I will certainly regain the weight, and put to death the pain I an experiencing at this very moment. What can you take from this rant? Well, simply this, walking in divine order is more than a notion. It is a reality for many believers willing to die to themselves and take of their cross and follow Jesus on a daily bases. If you are unwilling to do that, you will never be as strong as I am in the Lord. Why? Because of this fast, I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but it is Christ who lives in me!

Day 17 of my 21 day fast

Day 17 started by maintaining my spiritual discipline of prayer & praise in the presence of God. Started reading the final New Testament Book of John about the Gospel of Jesus-personal devotional. I have really been drawn into a deeper sense of His presence because of the personal reading and prayer. I am honestly feeling overwhelmed by the knowledge that after the fast ends, and I return to my normal routine, I will no longer have this level of intimacy with the Holy Spirit of God. Intimacy on any level births something special, something with meaning & purpose. I honestly covet fellowship with the Holy Spirit each day. The revelation from this fast is the fact that there is another spiritual level of faith and obedience with God. Every child of God can experience a deeper level of faith and communion with the Holy Spirit, it just requires our time and commitment to develop and maintain a high level of intimacy. I compare this statement with marriages for a deeper understanding. Whenever I witness great marriages, I see a level of intimacy and dedication that's fireproof! Likewise, when I witness weak marriages, I see the opposite. Jesus said, "when the Holy Spirit comes, He will lead you and guide you into all truth." With Him, I see deception, and falsehood very clearly. With Him, I feel stronger, wiser, and more powerful than any enemy. QUESTION: Why would anyone in their right mind want to give that up? Now you see my dilemma; how do I return to my normal routine without jeopardizing the level of intimacy with the Holy Spirit that has developed over the last 3 weeks? I don't have the answer at the moment, but I am convinced of one universal fact, when you love someone, there is just about nothing you won't do to keep them! And I have fallen in love with the Holy Spirit of God-did you get that?

Day 16 of my 21 day fast

Aren't you glad that yesterday is the past and today won't last forever? Are you thrilled that your past does not necessarily equal your future? Can you rejoice in the fact that all things are possible for you in Christ? Well, so do I! And because I do,yesterday's struggle are behind me and today was a victorious day. With only a few days left in the fast, I have had to fight the good fight of faith. The Tempter (Satan), couldn't intercept the Word of God which came to me during the fast. But he has been relentless in his efforts to distract my attention away from the life changing Word of God I received during the fast. We all know that he's a liar and the father of lies, but just knowing the truth won't make you free. However, knowing the truth can make you free as the Word of God is applied to your life. If the Devil can take your testimony from the fast, your labor has been in vain! Don't dedicate 3 weeks (if you're fasting with me) to a fast as a seed planted in the Kingdom of Heaven, just to wimp out in the end. If it was worth the effort, it is worth the victory! Remember, your miracle starts in your mouth! Begin proclaiming the anointed Word of God over your life, your children, your finances, and your health. Proclaim the victory of successfully humbling yourself before God to hear His voice.

Day 15 of my 21 day fast

"Submit yourselves, to God, resist the Devil and he will flee from you. James. 4:7 Today was a spiritual challenge for me. Up to this point I haven't had demonic attacks that really broke my spiritual focus, but today was that day. Jesus taught His disciples to rebuke the enemy with the authority they had in Christ Jesus; James, the brother of Jesus taught the early church to resist the Devil and he will give up for a time. But if you don't resist his powers, you will be destroyed by them. You would think that with all of this biblical knowledge that I would be stronger than that! Me too! But, there is a notable exception, fasting. Remember, fasting humbles the soul and focuses your thoughts. If you allow something to become your focus, it will be dramatically intense, whether good or bad. Well, I made a mistake, I don't like mistakes; we all make them, but discipline has taught me to minimize them! But, when I do make mistakes, I typically analyze them and adjust. But this time, the enemy twisted the mistake into a sharp object that has haunted my every thought. Even with the voice of my God urging me to move on, I found myself paralyzed by the reoccurring thoughts. O' wretched man that I am, who can deliver me from this body of sin. Sin! Yes! Failing to obey the unction of God is pure sin, no matter how it's packaged. What shall I do? What else can I do? Submit myself to God and resist the devil. What is the point of sharing my spiritual struggle with you today? We all struggle now and then, even leaders. But, the child of God who can overcome the gripping power of the evil one, walks in the light; Light always shines in the darkness and the darkness has to flee. The point is simply this, when you're facing life's test and trials, stand on the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will find your way, no matter how difficult it might be!