21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Day 15
Day 15 - Mon 1/22/24
Good day to each of you! Let's go in...
Devotional Scripture & Thought
Here is today's scripture with underlined areas of the verse(s) for us ALL to contemplate. I will share a brief thought and you are invited to share your thoughts about the scripture and those highlighted areas in the comments below...
"So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:25-27 (NIV)
Parents who have multiple children are sometimes playfully asked which one is there favorite? A common type of answer is something like I love all of them equally and each one uniquely. Which, whether true or not, hopefully is the goal. Have you ever felt the sting of clearly not being the favorite? Ever experienced the feelings associated with being on the outside of whatever group you are supposedly a part of? This is the very reality that should NOT rear it head in the family of faith.
As our individual body is concerned with each one of its parts, so we should be concern with each part (person) of our collective body. Think of the last time you have a significant papercut. Now, while papercuts are not a be deal in the big scheme of things, when it happens suddenly and without expectation, my entire being STOPS and attends to that little cut on a little part of one of my fingers (also relatively small compared to the rest of my body). This is exactly what we are to do for each other. Have equal concern and be present for the wins, loses, ups, down, joys, and tears.
After all, you are part of it...
What are you reading and what are some of your thoughts...?
My Journey's Observations
I had an interesting challenge. I wanted more of that Skinny Popcorn after midnight. But I am happy to report, I did not give in. My desire to stay consistent to the goals won over my desire to destroy more of that outstanding snack.
How about you?
(I also wanted to remind us of a great resource called RightNow Media that you have free access to for quality teaching. If you need help getting to it, please give me a call. In fact, here is an invite if you haven't already signed up.)
For those of you who are news junkies and are seeking a more healthy alternative I wanted to share something called The Pour Over. It strives to be a neutral source of news bites that decidedly points people to the bible. Remember, we should always be working to allow the Holy Spirit to empower us to plant our feet on higher (and higher, and higher...) ground.
Finally
Remember, if you slip and eat or do something you were intending to fast from, just reset and restart. That is part of the learning curve as well.
I love you with the love of God...
Have a wonderful day and a tremendously blessed week!
Blessings,
Pastor Kris
Good day to each of you! Let's go in...
Devotional Scripture & Thought
Here is today's scripture with underlined areas of the verse(s) for us ALL to contemplate. I will share a brief thought and you are invited to share your thoughts about the scripture and those highlighted areas in the comments below...
"So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." 1 Corinthians 12:25-27 (NIV)
Parents who have multiple children are sometimes playfully asked which one is there favorite? A common type of answer is something like I love all of them equally and each one uniquely. Which, whether true or not, hopefully is the goal. Have you ever felt the sting of clearly not being the favorite? Ever experienced the feelings associated with being on the outside of whatever group you are supposedly a part of? This is the very reality that should NOT rear it head in the family of faith.
As our individual body is concerned with each one of its parts, so we should be concern with each part (person) of our collective body. Think of the last time you have a significant papercut. Now, while papercuts are not a be deal in the big scheme of things, when it happens suddenly and without expectation, my entire being STOPS and attends to that little cut on a little part of one of my fingers (also relatively small compared to the rest of my body). This is exactly what we are to do for each other. Have equal concern and be present for the wins, loses, ups, down, joys, and tears.
After all, you are part of it...
What are you reading and what are some of your thoughts...?
My Journey's Observations
I had an interesting challenge. I wanted more of that Skinny Popcorn after midnight. But I am happy to report, I did not give in. My desire to stay consistent to the goals won over my desire to destroy more of that outstanding snack.
How about you?
(I also wanted to remind us of a great resource called RightNow Media that you have free access to for quality teaching. If you need help getting to it, please give me a call. In fact, here is an invite if you haven't already signed up.)
For those of you who are news junkies and are seeking a more healthy alternative I wanted to share something called The Pour Over. It strives to be a neutral source of news bites that decidedly points people to the bible. Remember, we should always be working to allow the Holy Spirit to empower us to plant our feet on higher (and higher, and higher...) ground.
Finally
Remember, if you slip and eat or do something you were intending to fast from, just reset and restart. That is part of the learning curve as well.
I love you with the love of God...
Have a wonderful day and a tremendously blessed week!
Blessings,
Pastor Kris
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