At work, the other day, I came acrossed a book called, "Spiritual Disciplines Companion" by Jan Johnson. I took it home to investigate, because I have had an interest in learning and possibly trying to practise (more intentionally) the Spiritual Disciplines. So when Roger introduced the idea of fasting this morning, I realized that God wants me to pursue this discipline. I am excited and scared about doing it. It is hard for me to finish strong - I start well, and even persevere, but when the going gets tough, I get crabby.
This book puts Simplicity and Fasting in the same chapter because they are both disciplines of abstinence and self-denial. She said, "Simplicity is richness and fasting is feasting in the truest sense." I want to participate and heaven knows I have a laundry list of prayers that I would love to hear the answers to, soon. But is that the reason to fast - to maybe make God hear me or is it to finally be able to hear God and enjoy His presence?
I know God wants me to enter in, but what will be my cost? Am I willing to deny myself to risk letting God that close? What if nothing happens, is that okay with me? What if everything happens, will I try to claim the glory? I am glad to have some time to process all of this - I pray I can be obedient in this and enjoy the ride.
Rosa
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I hear you girlfriend! I have tried fasting in the past and start out great and fall flat on my face by the end. I end up sneaking food or whatever I am fasting from and feeling guilty hoping the LORD will not see me.?! I long to learn how to walk in obedience with the Lord in this spiritual discipline believing He will show up! If I fall again, which I know I will, I am going to trust my fall is into the hands of Jesus and He will pick me up as I continue to attempt this intese work out for my soul.
ReplyDeleteLove, Lissa