A New Level

I am about 33 hrs into the time of fasting that I have set aside to open up our 30 day journey, and I am amazed at the awareness in my spirit that seems to be increasing by the hour. After having spent much of the first day using my thoughts of food as a catalyst for prayer, this day has taken on a new dynamic. While physical hunger still remains something that I am dealing with (I am pretty sure my headache needs some gravy not some Tylenol), it has become a background thing. More than any time I can readily remember I have found myself desiring to lay down any part of me that isn't pleasing to the Lord and to see Him move in an amazing way. What's cool is that these were already things I desired... but I can feel those desires growing. It is great to be in a place where I know I am open to whatever the Lord would desire.

One other thought this evening... I have decided that when Paul says that he "daily crucifies his flesh" and when he gives the instruction to "pray without ceasing" that he is writing from the perspective gained through a lifestyle of fasting and self-denial. I believe that by the regular pattern of "squishing down self" we can come to the place of dying to ourselves and living in a completely heightened awareness of God.

I talk a lot about being a channel for God's power... I believe we are all in the midst of having our channels widened and deepened by the Holy Spirit and I can't wait to see what amazing things will happen when God pours His power through our remade vessels!

See all of you in the morning and make sure you come with an expectation of God moving in your hearts!