I am out of town this week but still attempting
to do a version of the Fast. It is so good to know that my intention is the
most important thing. I have packed a big bag of raw food but without a
refrigerator I've been forced to eat the huge salad. The almonds actually
starting sprouting!!!! so I ate them too. It's ok, Nweena Kai, says that's the
best way to eat almonds, soaked and allowed to stay moist for a day or so to
sprout. So, tonight I am taking myself out for more salad but I will turn in
early in order to get my prayer/meditation time in.
I usually have that time in the morning, just before dawn...but during this Fasting Week, I'm attempting to have prayer and meditation in the morning and in the evening. At both times I begin with quieting my mind by focusing on my breathing. I find that it is much more difficult to quiet my mind in the evening than in the morning....where it is hard enough! Meditation is a practice, like any other. The more you do it the better you get. What I appreciate about meditation is that it can allow you to pray with real integrity. What is praying in integrity? This is what I mean....
The Bible instructs us not to pray amiss...not to pray selfishly or out of fear. When I quiet my mind, I can more easily determine what my true feelings are. If am feeling selfish or fearful, I can deal with those emotions before I actually begin to pray. How do I do that...I use my Morning pages to purge myself of all the clutter that tries to fill my mind on a daily basis. Sure, I could pray to "not be afraid" but once I start writing anything and everything that comes to mind..what will show up are the REASONS that I am afraid in the first place. Once that is out of the way, I can pray, the right way, in Faith.
The Bible says that praying in Faith will generate results. I have several things that I am praying for during this Fast and I want results. I've learned that if I want to see breakthroughs...then I have to do the soul work to get myself out of fear, out of selfishness, into peace and into faith.
As you are drinking much of your meals for the next two days, notice your emotions. Use this time for introspection and get to the root of the issue. Forgive who there is to forgive....even if it is yourself. Determine to bless your enemies, every time you think of them. Say their name and then ask God to richly bless them with an abundance of good things. Give thanks in the midst of a bad situation. Be thankful for the job, even if it is not fulfilling. Stop resisting what is and trust God. WHATEVER is in your life is for your good. Be thankful now while the new situation is coming.
I wouldn't be able to tell you this,if I hadn't done each of those things myself. I know they may seem hard but that is why you are fasting..."Not by might, not by power but by my Spirit....."
I usually have that time in the morning, just before dawn...but during this Fasting Week, I'm attempting to have prayer and meditation in the morning and in the evening. At both times I begin with quieting my mind by focusing on my breathing. I find that it is much more difficult to quiet my mind in the evening than in the morning....where it is hard enough! Meditation is a practice, like any other. The more you do it the better you get. What I appreciate about meditation is that it can allow you to pray with real integrity. What is praying in integrity? This is what I mean....
The Bible instructs us not to pray amiss...not to pray selfishly or out of fear. When I quiet my mind, I can more easily determine what my true feelings are. If am feeling selfish or fearful, I can deal with those emotions before I actually begin to pray. How do I do that...I use my Morning pages to purge myself of all the clutter that tries to fill my mind on a daily basis. Sure, I could pray to "not be afraid" but once I start writing anything and everything that comes to mind..what will show up are the REASONS that I am afraid in the first place. Once that is out of the way, I can pray, the right way, in Faith.
The Bible says that praying in Faith will generate results. I have several things that I am praying for during this Fast and I want results. I've learned that if I want to see breakthroughs...then I have to do the soul work to get myself out of fear, out of selfishness, into peace and into faith.
As you are drinking much of your meals for the next two days, notice your emotions. Use this time for introspection and get to the root of the issue. Forgive who there is to forgive....even if it is yourself. Determine to bless your enemies, every time you think of them. Say their name and then ask God to richly bless them with an abundance of good things. Give thanks in the midst of a bad situation. Be thankful for the job, even if it is not fulfilling. Stop resisting what is and trust God. WHATEVER is in your life is for your good. Be thankful now while the new situation is coming.
I wouldn't be able to tell you this,if I hadn't done each of those things myself. I know they may seem hard but that is why you are fasting..."Not by might, not by power but by my Spirit....."
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