Friday, January 1, 2010

Bethel's Daniel Fast, Day 1: So it Begins

I love being a part of the Bethel family. It is as simple as that. God chooses to bless each of us in very unique and excellent ways. Over the past three months, I have been looking forward with great anticipation to sharing this Daniel Fast journey with the Bethel family. It won't be easy, but it will be rewarding as we see God move in us and around us.

Last night, we had a wonderful Watchnight service with our Mt. Zion Baptist Church family. We started the year off in praise, celebration and prayer. The sermon title and text last night was "Instructions for Tomorrow", 2 Timothy 2: 1 - 4. The message focused on following God's instructions as we head into this New Year.

The corporate, church-wide fast is a departure away from the way things had been done. God's Bethel is intentionally seeking the move of the Holy Spirit in our midst as we start the New Year. This is the first time (that I am aware of) in which a church family is starting the year with praise, prayer and fasting. We all need to draw closer to God. Sharing this fasting journey together will help us to do this as a church family.

I am excited about what God is doing in our midst. Pray intentionally each day. Be determined to seek God's face. Lift the names of those who you wish would surrender themselves to God. Trust in God's ability to heal your situation. This will be a remarkable journey... filled with blessings, insights and miracles. Only God be Glorifed!

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  1. GOOD DAY BETHEL FAMILY BRO. BLACK AND MYSELF ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT BEING A PART OF THIS DANIEL FAST. TODAY'S EXPERIENCE WAS NOT TOO BAD, I GUESS THE FIRST DAY IS OK, HOWEVER I WAS VERY TEMPTED WHILE I WAS DOING GROCERY SHOPPING TODAY AND WAS VERY HUNGRY, BUT I STAYED STRONG IN THE LORD, AND MADE IT HOME OK TO MAKE WHOLE WHEAT PASTA, CRUSHED TOMATOES AND GARLIC IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.(delicious.PLEASE KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.

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