How To Fast And Pray : Making Your Home A Haven Week 4
Monday
Women Living Well And Good Morning Girls On Facebook.
https://womenlivingwell.org/2019/11/how-to-fast-pray-making-your-home-a-haven-week-4/
From Women Living Well:
“This week’s spiritual discipline is fasting and prayer. I know this is a holiday week in the states. So do not feel pressure to take this challenge this week. Instead, learn more about the power of fasting and prayer. Then, look at your calendar and ask the Lord to help you pick a day in the coming weeks or months ahead, where you can fast and pray. Planning makes all the difference! “
Good Morning Girls @GoodMorning Girls/WLW
From Good Morning Girls On Facebook:
“Good Morning Girls! Welcome back to Week 4 Day 1. This week is Thanksgiving week!!! What is one thing you are thankful for today?
Today we are reading Matthew 6:16-18. I have posted it below. {After you complete your reading – click like.} If you have a few extra minutes please share your insights, applications or daily SOAKs. Here are today’s verses for you to read…We look forward to fellowshipping with you!
Matthew 6:16-18
16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
ESV”
From Sarah :
I admit, I am not going to do a FOOD FAST this week. I am cooking Thanksgiving Dinners for 12 families, 5 couples and a number of singles. Not sure exactly how many. The list keeps growing. Danny and I have been cooking for shut ins in our church and the local area for 12 years. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, except for 2 years at Thanksgiving and last year at Christmas when we weren’t home.
We both really enjoy it. The church provides all of the food and most of the cookware.
Which means I nibble all day Monday and Tuesday cooking for the church. Then Wednesday and Thursday for us.
We cook everything. Except the desserts. We try and fill as many requests as possible. We have turkey, ham, roasts and chicken for the main dishes. Different stuffings/dressings, potatoes, green bean and corn. Even Brussels sprouts this year. Cranberries and salads. Gravy. Can’t forget the gravy.
We do use store bought rolls.
I have lists of what each family/couple or single has requested. We really do DO OUR BEST.
There are obviously many church members also cooking in their homes and at the church for this Annual Event.
On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, Danny and I head to our manager’s house for a huge PARK DINNER.
Yes, I bring lots of goodies.
We are having duck and OUR favorite side dishes Thanksgiving evening.
Danny works Thursday and Friday. We are off Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
We are going to PLANT CITY. More on THAT SOON.
I AM THANKFUL to be able to give a little to others this time of year.
I am THANKFUL to have the money for all of the foods we cherish. Never having to worry about going hungry.
WE have so much to be THANKFUL FOR.
I love to cook. I love to eat and believe everyone needs a special meal at least once or 2xs a year.
Wish we could do it more often.
I do Intermittent fasting most days. A few 24 -36 hours fasts every once in awhile.
I do FAST from SOCIAL MEDIA at times. Not nearly enough.
In place of FASTING this week, I am planning on taking more walks. Long walks. Really taking the time to pray as I walk. TALKING TO GOD. LISTENING.
My prayer time has been longer the last few months. I am journaling more. Bible Time And Prayer Requests. I have several journals for my Bible study. Gratitude . Prayer. Bible Study in general.
Have a wonderful THANKSGIVING week.
May God Bless You And Keep You,
Love And Hugs
Sarah
