Day 6 Reconciliation Fasting

Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:1 & Galatians 5:22-23

^5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

^5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ^5:23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Today’s Scripture Message

So many times we allow our minds to be in bondage to our past, our present, to others expectations of us, to our falling short of our own expectations of ourselves, not allowing us to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I tell my children so many times everyone makes mistakes, our failures either springboard us to stand, improve and witness, or fall back and be anchored. I love this statement from Kevin Lyle's which states: "There are three types of people in this world, there are those who watch it happen, those who things happen to and those who make it happen...which one are you?" - I created my own answer to that question because acting within the fruit of the Spirit dictates we as followers are all of these things we watch to gain knowledge, hear and understand, we are humble enough to know things will happen, but we are to stand anyway give it to our Lord as his works are for our good and continue forward in our walk with Him; We are to boldly witness to His word and goodness and increase his church that all worship him...

Thought for the Day:

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes. ~William James

Goal for the Day:

Take every negative thought, put it in the “dark room”, let them process and become beautiful pictures and enjoy what you see.

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(From Pastor Gregory Dickow’s – Fast From Wrong Thinking)

Today we’re fasting from a negative attitude.

An “attitude” is a mindset that takes precedence over all other facts. We must root out the mindset that interprets life in negative or critical terms. The attitude you have has the ability to make life as easy or as hard as you want it to be.

CHANGE IT TODAY:

1. Focus on the positive things in your life.
   Skeptics and pessimists say, “Oh, you’re just ignoring the problem’." No, you’re creating positive faith energy by FOCUSING on the good God has done in your life, which like a snow ball rolling down a hill, gains momentum and overtakes whatever is in front of it. (Luke 17:15-19)

2. Confront worry right now.
   How? Reverse it and imagine it being completely solved. Feel the feelings for a moment of what life would be like if it were solved. This creates in you an expectation. This is God-ordained day-dreaming, and as you create this image in your mind, things change. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

3. Expect a job or promotion!
   A Harvard study showed that 85% of jobs or promotions were obtained because of attitude. Only 15% were due to intelligence or knowledge of specific facts. Believe in the power of attitude. In Numbers 13:30, Joshua & Caleb had the attitude that they could conquer the giants.

4. Be open minded about new possibilities in life. Chauncy M. Depew warned his nephew not to invest $5,000 in Ford Automobile stock because nothing could come along that would be better than the horse! 2 questions: Who’s ever heard of Chauncy Depew?’ And ‘have you driven a Ford lately?’ Original creativity, innovative solutions, and inventive genius are God's gifts. Expect them and believe in them.

5. Make your greatest discovery today! Is the greatest discovery peanut butter, the moon, television, the internet? No. The greatest discovery in life is that you can change your life by changing the attitude of your mind. Jesus said, “IF YOU CAN BELIEVE, all things are possible.” (Mark 9:23).

THINK IT & SAY IT:
My life is getting easier not harder! I focus on the good things in my life. I refuse to focus on what’s gone wrong in my life. God has been good to me. I reverse worry and use my imagination to envision a worry-free life. I expect jobs, promotions and success to come my way, because I am a believer. My attitude of faith and expectation takes precedence over all other facts...beginning today, in Jesus Name!

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Inspirations

By

Lindsey Ragans

When writing my expression daily… I have to consider that everyday has it trials..what keeps me motivated is knowing that someone is reading this comment..you might not want to reply or express a thought….but you still follow these expression daily or weekly…my thoughts are to inspire and bring that drive back within u...s…..remember thoughts are just a word when you are excited about LIFE

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Just a Thought

Kenya Anderson

When you go out with an attitude of faith and expectancy you are opening the door for God to move on your behalf. You are declaring with your actions that you trust Him. That's why it's important to feed your faith every day by spending time with Him. Today, make time to study His Word. Take time to bring your requests... to Him. Then, go out with an attitude of expectancy and watch what God will do on your behalf!-JO