Day 11: Fasting & Praying For Our Enemies

What if the secret to transforming your greatest adversaries lies not in conflict, but in the unexpected power of fasting and praying for them? It's Day 11 of our 21 day fast. We have passed the halfway mark. Today, we're going to talk about Fasting and Praying for our enemies. DISCLAIMERS: Remember, fasting does not move God. Fasting moves us. It puts us in a position to receive from God. I am not a medical professional, and nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. Please fast responsibly. If you have any underlying health issues or unhealthy relationship with food, do not fast. And if you are going on an extended fast, it's a good idea to check with your doctor first. Father God, As we continue to fast and pray, we turn our hearts towards You, seeking the grace to embrace what seems beyond our human capacity – to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. Your Word tells us to bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us. We acknowledge that this can be an inward struggle. Our flesh recoils from this instruction. Yet, in this act of fasting, we seek to bring our flesh under the dominion of our spirit, aligning our will with Yours. As we bring our physical bodies under subjection, we surrender ourselves to You, seeking guidance and strength. Your Word promises that when our ways please You, You make even our enemies be at peace with us. This profound promise guides us now, as we lift up those who have wronged us, not in a spirit of resentment, but with a desire for reconciliation and peace. Especially for those among us grappling with the heavy chains of unforgiveness, let this time of prayer and fasting be a transformative journey. May it be the key that unlocks the door to healing and liberation from bitterness. Open our hearts, Father, to forgive as we have been forgiven, to love as we are loved by You, and to receive the full measure of Your blessings in our lives. We pray not only for our spiritual growth but also for the well-being of those who appear to be adversaries in our journey. May they, too, find Your peace and love in their lives. Help us to see them through Your eyes, as fellow children in need of Your grace. We submit ourselves Your will, trusting in Your unfailing love and mercy. Thank You, Father. Amen ----- Thank you for joining me on Meditating The Word today. This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. ---- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/earth-in-bloom License code: PKB2GOTPFQSZZFD7 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonder-house/dreaming-elliott-jacques License code: 5HBP1CI7GED7IEQD Back Roller mentioned: https://amzn.to/3O9XWEJ #commissionsearned Fasting Resource: Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship With God by Jentezen Franklin -- https://amzn.to/4b2vUVq - #CommissionsEarned OR, listen to the audiobook free: https://amzn.to/4b4216Y - #CommissionsEarned #meditatingtheword #podcast #fasting #fastingandprayer #forgiveness #blessandcursenot #prayforenemies