Day 23 Reconciliation Fasting

Happiness Resides in You,

Not in the Condition.

Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV)

¹⁴For this reason I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. ¹⁶I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, ¹⁷so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, ¹⁸may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, ¹⁹and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

²⁰Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Today’s Scripture Message

Too many times we are seeking happiness in others and in things, these are conditional inputs that bring feelings of happiness but should not be revered as the source of our happiness. By depending on others & things you transfer your power to those things which are fleeting, but when the source of your happiness is the peace, contentment and joy of the purpose of life gifted you, your power is of spirit and not material (worldly).

It is the difference between the pleasure of always having your life; the spirit of God dwelling within you and the feeling of despair and end because something conditional in your life is lost or left. You will live beyond any circumstance you face, in joy and contentment knowing within and around you through faith and understanding of the word of God, there our Father is with you, guiding you and removing from you all that is not purposed for you; presenting and placing all that is. Be spirit minded and enjoy life to the fullest.

Thought for the Day:

“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different. ” – Stacey Charter

Goal for the Day:

Take some uncompromised time for yourself today and enjoy.

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

Today, we’re fasting from the thought that says, “If I just find the right person, I’ll be happy.” Or “If this person changes, I’ll be happy.”

Let's CHANGE IT TODAY:

1. Refuse to accept that anyone has the power to make you happy. When we depend on someone else to make us happy, we give them control of our emotions. We must take control of our own emotions. (Genesis 4:6-7)

2. Right relationships can make us happ-IER, but not happy. Surround yourself with the right people, to strengthen your life, but not as the source of your life. (Acts 2:42) Put your trust in God. (Psalm 43:5)

3. Stop condemning and judging yourself. (Romans 14:22) Happy is the man who does not condemn himself. Embrace freedom from condemnation. (Romans 8:1)

4. Ask God for understanding today. Understanding produces happiness—Proverbs 3:13.

5. Give up comparing your life to anyone. (2 Cor. 10:12) When we compare, we are WITHOUT understanding; and thus, without happiness.

6. Happiness and joy come from meditating on the Words of Jesus. (John 15:11)

THINK IT & SAY IT:

I refuse to depend on someone to make me happy. I take control of my emotions and I walk in divine happiness. I reject condemnation, since I am in Christ and I receive supernatural understanding. I will not compare and despair. I meditate on Jesus’ words, and find true joy, in Jesus’ Name!

Happy 74th Day of the New Year!!!

Don’t Worry, Be Happy!!!

Many Blessings!!!