Power Twins

An interesting topic that I listened to this week on Joyce Meyer. Her guest was Marilyn Hickey and 'power twins' seemed to be the phrase coined for both fasting and prayer. What an interesting way to look at such an act of obedience. Jesus didn't say 'if' you fast, he said 'when'. When or during which time you fast, you should also pray for all things.

Today is the day for me and Charlie. We are exercising the 'power twins'. It is difficult with a pot of beans on cooking (got to love a crockpot). I bought 9 kinds of Welch's frozen juice so we would have a good selection as this is not a water only fast. We are fasting from food and praying about a particular area of our finances. An area that is causing great concern lately.

We are currently doing an bible study together along with about 4 others (including the leader and his wife). This particular study is a foundational study that our church is using with great success. Experiencing God. Henry Blackaby. God. His Word. Truth. Prayer. Conviction. If any of you have ever participated in bible studies, then you know that God will use a study to convict you of sin in your life. He did with Charlie and myself. It is funny how you can kind of take a step back and see how God is working through these particular situations to bring about greater faith and intimacy with him. It is even better when in the midst of the storm, though you can't see an outcome, you trust wholeheartedly for God to supply all of your needs. There is a mountain in our path and God is using this mountain to bring us to our knees before him as he completes a work he began in us long ago.

Change is never easy. Giving up control is never easy. What is easy is saying you are a christian but not being one. I have learn so many things through this study and I am sure there are more lessons as we enter our 8th week. I have to say that I am not afraid as I am trusting him for each step I take. Formerly, in this situation, I would have been panicked, desperate and actively seeking a solution by way of self. Now, I am praying, taking one step at a time as I feel God is directing us and watching all the wonders God is revealing to us unfold.

It is harder for Charlie, but he truly is trying his best. He doesn't understand at all, I can tell. He can see no logic and for a logical thinker this is a big one! Overall, I have learned that men do have a more difficult time, in general, trusting and finding that intimacy with God. Funny how God holds his hand each step of the way. I wonder if Charlie can sense that at all? I am sure he does, yet he doesn't look at things in the same way I do.

I value this time between Charlie, myself and the Lord. I believe in his words and trust in his guidance. I know we will not fail for 'greater is he that is in me'. It is time for RESURRECTION in the financial area of our lives. You know, the Israelites were 40 years in the desert...and so close to the promised land. We have been 18 years in our own desert and I am refusing to stay in that heat any longer. We have his Promise. We have his love. We have his hand. We have the Power Twins.

Happy Easter!