Breakthrough

February 8, 2009- We have just finished a 21 day fast here at the City Church. Usually a time of prayer and fasting is very calm, refreshing, overall great. This time however I experienced a different angle of fasting and prayer. I literally fought a spiritual war over this 21 days. Now the great thing is that God was so close during this time. But we fought hard against resistance and intimidation from many directions. There were times when I thought, "why even do this"? I had a really hard time physically(because of the poor eating habits I had acquired) and a tough time spiritually(because of the poor study habits I had acquired). But just when things looked like the fight was just too tough, a breakthrough happened. Isn't that just like God. He perfects our faith through times just like this. He disciplines us through the obedience to His word. And through it all He is right there by our side. Fasting is TOUGH! Remember the first test on mankind's faith was about what they put in their mouth. Esau traded his birthright for a bowl of porridge. Even Jesus was tested in that area. The devil visited Him in the desert during a time of fasting, and told him to "turn those stones into food". The spiritual tests will always come during our fasting and prayer, but never fear! Your breakthrough is coming.