Call For Fasting 3

Hello every one as we start this fast I felt lead to share some verses on fasting.

Matthew 6: 16-18 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Isiah 58:6 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?

Be strong during this fast, the enemy knows how powerful fasting is and will try to stop you by putting thoughts in your head of reasons to stop. Surround yourself in Gods presents with music and reading His word. Speak to God continuously He will answer. There is so much power in fasting it will change you God will give you an encounter with Him. Seek His answers and be sure you pray for others not just your self.

Job 42:10 - And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Marriages to pray for

Aju & Karen Ruth
Dan & Susan
Jacob and Lisa
Ray & Heather
Scott & Angie
BJ & Theresa
Dearlise & John
Allison & Shimon
Greg & Brandy
John & Marie
Scott & Crystal
Gary & Casandra Roberts
Tab & Span
Tamra & Teron Roberts

My excitement of what God is going to do is so high right now. I can't wait to see the testimonies. Be strong and remember we have all authority over the enemy make sure you let the enemy know that you know that.

God bless

 

[scott123]

Didn't mean to stutter my tab froze sorry

 

[allibear86]

LOL i was wondering what was going on. I was about to say I GOT IT THE FIRST TIME SCOTT JEEZ!! But never mind LOL.

Ok i will look them up

 

[scott123]

Lol hurray for technology

 

[allibear86]

LOL

 

[allibear86]

Hey guys. How is your day going? I hope all is going well and that you guys are keeping up the faith. I was doing some research on God and how He brings us through storms, but i actually found something on why He tests us and why He brings us into trials. Take a look at this and see if it helps you. I read it and it actually made me feel a little better about my situation.








Answer: When we ask why God tests us, or allows us to be tested, we are admitting that testing does indeed come from Him, as clearly taught in Scripture. Although we are forbidden to test Him (Deuteronomy 6:16; Matthew 4:7), when God tests His children, He does a valuable thing. David sought God’s testing, asking Him to examine his heart and mind and see that they were true to Him (Psalm 26:2; 139:23). In both the Old and New Testaments, the words translated “test†mean to prove by trial. Therefore, when God tests His children, the purpose is to prove that our faith is real. Not that God needs to prove it to Himself since He knows all things; rather, He is proving to us that our faith is real, that we are truly His children, and that no trial or test will overcome that faith.

In His Parable of the Sower, Jesus identifies the ones who fall away as those who receive the seed of God’s Word with joy, but as soon as a time of testing comes along, they fall away. James clearly explains that the testing of our faith develops perseverance, which leads to maturity in our walk with God. Perseverance in times of trial and testing will result in our spiritual maturity, our completeness (James 1:3-4). James goes on to say that testing is a blessing, because when the testing is over and we have “stood the test,†we will “receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him†(James 1:12). Testing and trying come from our heavenly Father who works all things together for good for those who love Him and who are called to be the children of God (Romans 8:28).

The testing or trials we undergo come in various ways. Becoming a Christian will often require us to move out of our comfort zones and into areas we have never encountered before. We’ve perhaps heard the saying ‘No pain – no gain’ when exercising our physical bodies. The same applies to exercising our faith in God. This is why James wrote ‘Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds’ (James 1:2). Testing our faith can be in small things like daily irritations; they may also be severe afflictions (Isaiah 48:10). Whatever the source of the testing from God, it is to our benefit to undergo the trials.

The account of Job is a perfect example of God allowing one of His saints to be tested by the devil. Job bore all his trials patiently and “did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing†(Job 1:22). However, the account of Job’s testing is proof that Satan’s ability to tempt us is limited by God’s sovereign control. No demon can test or afflict us with beyond what God has ordained for His perfect purpose and our benefit.

There are many examples that can be used to illustrate the positive results from our being tested. The Psalmist likens our testing to that of being refined like silver (Psalm 66:10). Elsewhere in Scripture we can read of our trials as that of gold being refined in order to remove all its impurities (1 Peter 1:7). By the testing of our faith, God causes us to grow and mature into strong disciples who truly live by faith in Him, not by what we see (2 Corinthians 5:7).

When testing and trials come our way, we should receive them with joy, because we know that it is God who allows them to strengthen our faith. When we are knocked about in the storms of life, like the tree that digs its roots ever deeper for a greater grip, we must dig our roots deeper into God’s Word so we can withstand whatever comes against us.

Most comforting of all, we know that God will never allow us to be tested beyond what we are able to handle and in all things will provide a way out of the test (1 Corinthians 10:13). This does not mean He will remove the trial from us. Why would He when He says trials are for our benefit? Rather, the “way out†is the way through. the trial, with Him ever faithful by our side, until we come out on the other side of it by His grace and power, stronger and more mature Christians.


- See more at: http://so4j.com/why-does-god-test-us-scriptures-on-testing#sthash.ALwQuqs3.dpuf

 

[Mariposa101]

Hi, everyone.



Over the last few days, I've felt at "peace." Though there are problems that have yet to be dealt with and it is likely that they will haunt me for some time, I have been pretty content with my life & situation at the moment. But, I'm not sure that it's necessary a good thing either...



I miss my husband, but I'm not sad anymore. I continue to pray, but it's not as often. I've been very busy lately, and I seem to be distracted with a million other things. Where the days used to be way too long & filled with too much misery, they are flying by so quickly now. And the most challenging part is, even though I will ALWAYS love my husband, I don't feel that same passion anymore. If those feelings are still there, then they must be buried very deep. I haven't seen or heard from my husband in over a month, and it gets easier to deal with each day. I guess I'm just getting used to it.



Now, I must confess, I have been vain & selfish lately. I've been spending lots of time with friends and enjoying random adventures. I'm tired of grieving. I'm tired of waiting. Lately, it's been easy to imagine living a happy life without my husband, but I also don't want to be alone. Honestly, I'm getting angrier and more bitter towards my husband as the time & distance grows between us with each passing day. And, I haven't noticed any breakthrough or answers that have come to me as a result of prayer or fasting... My heart seems to have hardened almost completely. I'm not the same person I was in November.



I have a twinge of guilt feeling like I am straying away from the original plan... At the same time, I'm questioning if this is the way it was supposed to be in the first place.

Am I challenging God's Will for me? Are these feelings coming from the enemy? Or, am I just feeling empowered?



I could use some prayer & advice.

 

[Mariposa101]

After reading your post above, Allibear, I feel even greater conviction.



I feel like the battle gets harder and so does the trial. I am finding a way out, but through my own action. I feel "comforted" but not necessarily in the light of God. I just can't seem to grasp God's purpose or direction for me. I feel so confused (and even a bit rebellious). I feel like I'm getting "stronger," but only in flesh and not in faith or perseverance.



I'm not sure that I'm passing the test.

 

[allibear86]

All these feelings are the same feelings i used to have as well. For a time last year, i wasn't praying for my husband as often. And the reason is because i was getting closer to someone that was supposed to help me through this situation. I looked to that person to help fill me with his faith and strength but then we started getting really close to where i was always thinking about him and not my husband. But the Lord convicted me completely, and i knew that what i was doing was wrong. but thats what satan does. He makes you feel certain ways so that you start doubting your stand and start doubting what God is trying to do. It took ALLOT of prayer and repenting to get me back on track. But now i am fully devoted to my stand and my husband. I know God is working in him. I believe in God's word and promises. I am praying for all of you on here. Just continue to ask God for wisdom knowledge and understanding. He will give them to you. I too was starting to get weary today. I cried out to God to help me. And He did, as always. He renewed my faith while i was at work. He knows exactly what we need and who we need to help us keep standing. He will send people or situations your way that will help build you faith up. Jesus says to give Him all you burdens and He will carry them for you. Cry out to Him and tell Him what you have been feeling. He will take care of everything for you. As long as you have a mustard seed size of faith, He will work with you. Even when you dont have faith, God still remains faithful to us.



The fact that you feel convicted shows that God really is working. If you didnt feel convicted then something would have been wrong. God knows that we will not always pass the tests that He gives us. But thats the great thing about our Father God, no matter how many times we fail a test...He lets us take them over...no matter how many times it takes to finally pass them.

 

[raven28690]

"Now, I must confess, I have been vain & selfish lately. I've been spending lots of time with friends and enjoying random adventures. I'm tired of grieving. I'm tired of waiting. Lately, it's been easy to imagine living a happy life without my husband, but I also don't want to be alone. Honestly, I'm getting angrier and more bitter towards my husband as the time & distance grows between us with each passing day. And, I haven't noticed any breakthrough or answers that have come to me as a result of prayer or fasting... My heart seems to have hardened almost completely. I'm not the same person I was in November."



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If your still developing your relationship to God than you very well could be feeling peace from God however if your replacing all that time you were spending getting close to God with things you want to do that has nothing to do with God then be cautious as Satan could very well be tempting you with worldy ways.





I wouldnt say by your spending time with friends and enjoying random adventures would be considered vain and selfish. Dont think God intended us to stay shut up in the house for all this time.


God's intention for us is how alli wrote above, To use trials and testing to draw closer to God and in the process we have a better relationship with him and our faith and patience is increased.


The Bible does tell us pray without ceasing. Which I interpret as continuing to pray regularly for what your asking for until God answers that prayer. You can pray to God by talking to him driving down the freeway. Just imagine he is sitting beside you where ever you are and have a conversational type prayer.





The no breakthroughs and emotions you listed above, about not being sad anymore, the passion for them not being there unless buried deep (and I mean VERY DEEP), and bitterness I wont comment on because Im struggling and having each and everyone you wrote.

 

[allibear86]

Raven thats exactly what i do!! I talk to God while i'm driving like He sitting right there next to me



I am so sorry that you guys are having these feelings. But there are many testimonies that I've read where standers havent heard from their spouse at all for months and even years!! and then suddenly God brings them back...without warning. Please keep praying and feeding on God's faith. God is working on your behalf. He is moving the mountains of circumstances. For all of us. Just keep crying out to Him and growing in Him. He is working. Dont let satan make you think that nothing is happening. God says to stand firm and the enemy will flee. Keep speaking scriptures out loud when you start having those feelings of doubt. Just summon peace to yourself. Remember God has put His peace indside every single one of us. All you have to do is sit still and call peace to yourself. Thats what i do. When i feel myself start to panic or get overwhelmed, I go to a quiet place (no matter where it is), get silent, sit still, bow my head and just summon peace. And it works everytime. I am praying for you all. God will fulfill His promises that He made to us. We just have endure the trial. We are in it anyway, so we might as be patient, endure and persevere. We can do this.