Praise the Lord

 "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."
Romans 7:15

"He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west."
Psalm 103:12

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
2 Cor. 5:17

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Ephesians 6:10-13 (for the rest of the chapter click on here)


What have you learned through this fast?  What has God done in you while you were praying for others?  How has He blessed your own life or taught you new things?  Has He brought your attention to areas in which you struggle and need to turn over to Him?  Have you seen any of your prayers answered or have you actually begun to struggle after fasting and praying?

I find it amazing how God uses us and changes us when we are working for others.  Personally I have learned how weak I am in areas that I though I was strong and therefore tried to go it on my own without Jesus.  He is so full of grace and mercy that He stood back and watched my try, knowing I would fail, then was there to pick me up and help me to lean on Him again.  I am so thankful that God never changes.  I love His character and His steadfastness.  I know that I can count on Him to remain steady when nothing else does.  What are you thankful for today?  Put on an attitude of thankfulness and praise your way through everything you face today- positive and negative. I believe that God allows the postivie in our lives to bless us and uses the negative to grow us into the people He created us to be.  Therefore, we should be thankful for even the difficulties in our lives because "suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Rom. 5:4).

Praise the Lord today for all the situations in your life that He has used to bring you good.  Ask the Lord what He wants to do in you and where you need to grow.  Then enjoy the journey!!