Day 3- Seeking His presence
Prayer and fasting are surefire ways to bring us back into God’s holy presence.
Be still in Him.
Be still in Him.
Today’s Scripture
One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.
Psalms 27:4
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:10-14
Reflect on the Word
When we look at Scripture, we don’t see stories of morally superior heroes and faultless churches; what we find again and again are people who set their hearts on seeking after God. Even the holiest saint needs to enter God’s presence to keep their faith and love for Him from growing cold. Prayer and fasting are a way to accomplish this. Through our actions, Jesus stirs up and renews our love and longing for Him
One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.
Psalms 27:4
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:10-14
Reflect on the Word
When we look at Scripture, we don’t see stories of morally superior heroes and faultless churches; what we find again and again are people who set their hearts on seeking after God. Even the holiest saint needs to enter God’s presence to keep their faith and love for Him from growing cold. Prayer and fasting are a way to accomplish this. Through our actions, Jesus stirs up and renews our love and longing for Him
Pray His agenda first
"OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME...YOUR KINGDOM COME. YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN..."
We know God's will is perfect, and we acknowledge His wisdom and sovereignty when we pray His agenda first.
"As you passionately seek his kingdom, above all else, he will supply your needs."
Luke 12:31
Spend time focusing on what God is focused on. His priorities include:
• The whole world to know Jesus
• Blessing for those in authority—parental, spiritual, governmental, work-related, school
• Caring for the poor
• The Church around the world
• Freedom for those in bondage
• Accomplishing His purpose in our lives
Prayer + Contemplation
1. We live in a world with endless counterfeit options for what can “fill” us, but often what we think will guide us merely distracts us. Pray for God to fill your soul to the brim with His goodness.
2. As you fast in the way that is best for you, pray that God will fill the void left by whatever you have cut out and that your love for Him will grow.
3. Take time right now to pause and wait on the Lord. Open yourself to Him and be content in silence. As you pray, welcome His transforming Spirit
We know God's will is perfect, and we acknowledge His wisdom and sovereignty when we pray His agenda first.
"As you passionately seek his kingdom, above all else, he will supply your needs."
Luke 12:31
Spend time focusing on what God is focused on. His priorities include:
• The whole world to know Jesus
• Blessing for those in authority—parental, spiritual, governmental, work-related, school
• Caring for the poor
• The Church around the world
• Freedom for those in bondage
• Accomplishing His purpose in our lives
Prayer + Contemplation
1. We live in a world with endless counterfeit options for what can “fill” us, but often what we think will guide us merely distracts us. Pray for God to fill your soul to the brim with His goodness.
2. As you fast in the way that is best for you, pray that God will fill the void left by whatever you have cut out and that your love for Him will grow.
3. Take time right now to pause and wait on the Lord. Open yourself to Him and be content in silence. As you pray, welcome His transforming Spirit
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