Discipline Part 2
By Stovall Weems
The definition of discipline is: training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character.
Putting spiritual disciplines into place today literally “train” and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. No doubt, in life we will face difficulty, but many times we wait until we’re in a crisis to engage spiritual disciplines and we find ourselves unprepared and caught by surprise. If we practiced and exercised them on a regular basis, we would be “spiritually fit” to deal with difficulties in life.
Fasting is one of the most vital, spiritual disciplines we can engage in. I like to call it the “atomic bomb” of our spiritual weapons. Every time I fast, God gives me fresh revelation and vision for the future. I can move forward with a level of confidence and strength that I would have gotten only by fasting and seeking God. After I fast, I look back and think “What if I wouldn’t have fasted?” I would have missed God on so many things.
Today, we’re on day 4 of Awakening: A 21 Day Season of Prayer and Fasting. I want to encourage you to participate. Even if you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late to jump in. Check out the Awakening website for resources and tips on fasting that will help you. Think about 2 or 3 main things in your life that you would like God’s direction on, or that you need help with, and use this season of prayer and fasting to seek God in those areas of your life.
Stovall
Here’s an article that summarizes what Awake21 is all about. Click Here to check it out.
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What a great 21 days (and beyond) this will be! I have been struggling with some private issues over 08 & im really looking fwd to reconnecting in a stronger way during this 21 days to get my faith to the point of realizing i already have all the power of God on the inside of me to overcome ANYTHING! Thank you Jesus for already taking care of our healing, deliverance, & breakthroughs!
Pastor Stovall,
I am truly enjoying your teachings on fasting and on my own personal Bible time w/ the Life and Word of God. My question regarding fasting is regarding the Daniel fast. In the Dan 10:3, in addition to the foods he ate, he also said, “…nor did I anoint myself at all…” (New Open Bible). My questions are: What is that regarding? Is it figurative or literal? Is that something that is just Old Testament or is this something for us today?
I truly appreciate all you and Pastor Kerri are doing and have done to prepare us and guide us through.
My Lord, please show me what great things You are calling me to do for You. I thank You for drawing me closer to you during this awesome time in Your aweseome presence. In Jesus name, AMEN
Pastor Stovall,this is my 3rd yr of fasting at Celebration Church. The first yr was one day a wk,the second yr two days a wk,so this yr I am doing 3 days a wk. I take medication for epilepsy so I have to be careful.Even on the off days I am still mindful of what I eat.So fruits and veggies and no sweets or self indulgence for 3days and in between(off days)just stay of the sweets and indulgence.Also,the whole 21 days there are no other programs except TBN for a little while in the morning.Limited time on the computer,check emails(only important ones),worship music and prayer.Last yr we lost our home,both cars and was facing #6 surgery on my legs.I participated in the fast and God Blessed us with 2 replacement cars and NO car payment and then in May,God blessed us with another home for our family.Then in July the surgery was a SUCCESS!!! Those were my 3 things that were miraculously restored!!!This year I am praying on my 4 kids(29,21,19,14)to seek the Lord.For addictions to be broken and surgery #7 for complete healing on my back.Last nite @ our parents prayer group,we had 3 of us there and WOW!!!We BLEW SATAN AWAY AND WE KNOW THAT GOD WAS APPLAUDING!!!
Hey Pastor,
Day 4 of my fast and I am SO focused on The Lord, I’m feeling an inner peace within myself like NEVER before in my life,… Praise God !!!