Wow WE MADE IT! A sense of spiritual accomplishment? A feeling of closeness to the Lord? A greater desire for the Lord-more hunger & thirsting after the Lord? Absolutely--BUT, WANNA GO DEEPER?
No matter how deep you are now, go ahead go for it...wade in a little deeper. Don't worry about whats gonna get wet; this fast has proven you can trust the Lord for your daily sustenance. Don't stop at the point where you can't keep your feet underneath you. Get swept away. What are your hesitations living a more Spirit-led life of faith? What illusions of control are you clinging to? Go in all the way. Pray today that this fast will be just the beginning of a deeper relationship with God. Pray that He will continue to draw you to dive in and let him take complete control of your life.
This has been 21 days well spent with the Lord. It was worth every sacrifice. Sacrifice? What's food compared to the glory of God? Whats food compared to the new found closeness and connection to the Lord? It can continue...not necessarily Daniel Fast, but learning to live in a mode of giving ourselves to God. Some may have decided to continue in a "clean/pure" food choice. All the healthier! Ask what He wants you to eat and when. Listen and He will give you food guidelines personalized and perfect for the body that He fearfully and wonderfully made; which confirms that He will direct you what to eat and what not to eat--if only we will pay attention to what He speaks. Keep an eye on your portions and don't over-eat (even healthy foods)!
It's been a blessing to me to share my devotions with you. Feel free to leave comments. I feel sad to think this has to end cause the fast ended. Who knows maybe I will keep this blog up in some form or another.....
Blessings, Nancy
DEVOTIONAL READING: EZEKIEL 47: 1-12
SWEET 'N' SPICY ROASTED ALMONDS
2 1/2 cups whole almonds
1 tbsp almond or olive oil
1/1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 stp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
preheat oven to 350.
on a baking sheet, combine almonds and oil, tossing to coat almonds evenly. sprinkle
coriander, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes over almonds evenly. Toss again.
Roast in preheated oven, 7 to 10 min. or until fragrant & golden, stirring occasionally.
Cool on baking sheet for about 1 hr. toss again before serving.
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