Hey Guys!
I just want to remind everyone that even though we are fasting corporately- there are no "Fasting Police".
We are not called to be anyone's judge. If you feel God asking you to be very rigid and strict with this, and you see a fellow church member not adhering to what you think is "okay", please do not condemn them in any way.
There are some people who are doing a partial fast for medical reasons. There are some who may be new to all of this and are doing the best they can.
This is a voluntary corporate Daniel Fast in that:
1) It is definitely voluntary. (We're not going to throw anyone out of the church if they feel like this isn't for them. :) )
2) It is corporate. We are encouraging everyone who can to participate.
3) It is a Daniel Fast meaning that it is a partial fast. There may be some who are giving up things that are very important to them that you know nothing about.
I just wanted to remind you guys that the enemy will try all kinds of deception to keep this fast from being effective. (Isaiah 58) I believe one of those deceiving tricks would be for some to believe so-n-so isn't spiritual because they had lemonade with sweetener, etc. Please, be on your guard and keep the spirit of unity to please our Lord and Savior!
The Leadership Team looks forward to hearing from ALL of you on our spiritual journey together! Remember to share your ups and your downs and definitely your victories!
Dorinda
2 comments:
Dorinda,
I appreciate this post very much. This will be the first fast for me and I know that it will be hard. You never know what someone else might be giving up. I think this is very important for everyone to remember. I am going to try to be as strict with the fast as I can because I want to be obedient to how God is leading me. Thanks for reminding us that we're all in it together!
Dorinda .... your honesty and love are sooo much appreciated. you are the epitome of the complimentary half of our pastor and in leading us with him in your ministry of Helps.... thank you for the information and the prayers for us to succeed... know that the Leadership team will be in our prayers also... tell pastor bill i have that IV set up he asked for ...LOL
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