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In fasting, Lord, I realize that I focus so less on temporal things and distractions. While I am not fasting, the potential is present to get caught up in very many distractions and weights. A conclusion gained from fasting is that an empty stomach keeps one more focused on the Lord. I perceive that this is the same with situations in my life: the fuller I am with the contents of day to day living, the less focus I have on the Lord. I must overcome this battle, or perhaps, this is my destiny. I have realized that I have very many flaws that keep me tangled with the works of the flesh. I resolve now to keep them in check, by prayer, fasting and congregating. In addition, I will seek to bear the fruit of the Spirit. I will not wait for the fruit to just appear as a result of putting away the deeds of the flesh. I will become actively involved in bearing it. I will pray and diligently seek to have the fruit manifested in my life.
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O Lord, I come to You with a humble heart, asking that You forgive my trespasses against You. I ask, Lord, that as I humble myself to You through the fast I am undertaking, You give me strength to remove any and all uncleanness from me. Make me have a clean and upright heart. Let me know the way that I should take.
Let me be strong enough to go the way. O Lord, I commit myself to You. Do with me what You want. Put in my heart an increasing love to walk in your Spirit. Give me the strength and desire to crucify the flesh with its sinful desires. Let all sin be put away from me. Let me detest sin and any unrighteousness. I need You, Lord, to direct every step I take. Let me acknowledge You in all my thoughts, actions and words. Help me, O Lord, to walk, as Jesus would walk. Let me be strong in this fast so that I can learn to seek your ways more. Have mercy on me. |