My child, I have called you to serve. I have given you gifts and abilities to give away to others. Be used up for My service and be joyful in the process. I give you the strength you need to do everything I’ve called you to do. Walk by My Spirit and you won’t carry out the deeds of the flesh, which are always rooted in selfishness. My calling on your life is to serve. Do this and experience the abundant joy and blessings I have stored up for you.
Galatians 5:16
I read recently that “Fasting opens the way for the outpouring of the Spirit, and the restoration of God’s house.” I agree and a few people I know have been starting off the New Year with fasting and praying. I joined in and did a seven day juice fast. I felt the Lord calling me to do this so I got out my favorite books on fasting. It’s always a great idea to immerse yourself not only in the Bible but also in good books on fasting to keep you motivated. I did feel the Lord’s presence more intensely and heard some specific things from Him. I highly recommend this practice if you’ve been cleared by your doctor and if you feel the Lord is telling you to do it. Here’s a daily guide in regards to the juicing part of the fast:
Blend together: water & ice with1 cup frozen blueberries,
1 cup organic spinach, ½ Banana, stevia to taste – Watch ingredients, some brands have milk. 1 Tbs. Ground Flaxseed,
1 Tbs. Hemp Protein, Optional: Sun Warrior Natural Protein powder,
or just add 1 Tbs. Each of Rice, Pea & Hemp Protein powder
Fresh Juiced:
Carrots & Beets with greens (Peel beets), Celery, Parsley & Apple
Soup: Sweet Potato Bisque or Roasted Creamy Corn.
Or any homemade or other creamy soup OR another smoothie Apples & Greens or Berry Beet (Jamba Juice)
More Fresh Juice or Green Machine Smoothie or Acai Blueberry & Pomegranate juice.
Creamy Soup
Protein drink
Watch salt intake. Don’t chew anything. Drink lots of water.
Drink a lot of decaf Green Tea or any other herb tea. Sweeten with stevia if you need to.
Drink as many Green Drinks as possible.
Take long walks, breathe deeply and most importantly pray lots.
My child, don’t sell Me short. Don’t think about all the things you can and can’t do. With Me all things are possible. Start wrapping your mind around Me and what I can do. Don’t base your life on your strengths and your capabilities. I am God and I still perform miracles. Next time you doubt or fear, look to Me, your Savior, the Creator and risen Lord. Stand back and watch the impossible become a reality.
My child, don’t let the devil steal the dreams and desires that I have placed in your heart. Don’t even give him the time of day. Place all your faith in Me. I am the One who calls and I will bring it to pass. Obey Me. Do all I tell you. Ask, believe and receive and keep your heart from doubting. Make this your resolution day. Set your stake in the ground today. This is the day of decision. Who will you believe today?
My child, I will place in your heart My desires. I will fulfill every plan I have for you. If you give Me your entire being, I will make sure everything I’ve called you to gets done. You only need to surrender all to Me, walk in faith, believing that I will accomplish it. You’re not alone here. You’re not on your own. My ever present power is in you. My Spirit is leading you. Nothing is impossible to those who believe.
My child, I want to be the first thought in your mind when you wake up. I want to be the focus of your day. I want to be the One who lulls you to sleep and the One you dream about at night. I want to be your greatest delight. If this is not your desire right now, but you would like it to be, ask Me for it. I will begin to place in you all My desires and all My dreams. All My plans I have for you will be set into motion if you make Me your number one priority.
My child, come in to that alone, quiet place with Me. Come and sit still in My presence. There I will soothe your soul and reveal My heart to you. Steal away throughout your day. Take time to just sit before Me. Quiet your mind and heart so I can speak to you. Make this a discipline in your life and you will hear My voice. The more you do it, the more you’ll hear from Me. I don’t shout. I won’t yell. I come in the whisper of the quiet places, when all distractions are set aside. That’s when you’ll hear My voice, in the quiet place. 1 Kings 19: 11&12.
My child, My greatest desire is for you to know Me. In order for you to know Me, you need to spend time with Me. I desire to share all that I have for you. I desire to show you great and marvelous things. I long to pour out My Spirit, My power and My gifts. Come to Me My child with an open heart and open hands. Receive all I have for you. Remain open throughout the day. Keep alert in prayer for opportunities to receive from Me. I will give you words of knowledge. I will give you wisdom. I will give you love, kindness, gentleness and joy. Peace will wash over you and you will have self control. Receive long suffering with a thankful heart. Be patient and goodness and faithfulness will be your reward. Then turn and give these all away. All the gifts I give you are to be shared with others. This is My plan for your life. Receive in and give out. Just as you breath in, you must breath out. If you just keep breathing in you’ll suffocate and die.
My child, I have made you righteous. I have freed you from the power of sin and the bondage of this world. Never think you can do anything to earn your way into My good graces. You only need to believe. Believe that I died and rose again. Believe that My blood cleanses you from sin. Believe that you are Mine and walk in the provision I have given you. “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourself, it is a gift of God. Not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2: 8&9
My child, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. Serve Me with a thankful heart. Rejoice and be glad. Do not seek your reward from man, but leave the outcome and rewards to Me. I alone satisfy your soul. Never look to this world for fulfillment. It will disappoint you every time.
2 Chronicles 15:7