OCTOBER  3– Mark 9:29-“This kind can come forth by nothing, but prayer and fasting.”

 NOTHING BETWEEN

Life holds expensive frustrations when ignoring the plan of God.

The trials to solve those stresses might become God’s chastening rod.

We must face what caused the panic. We don’t enjoy it; it’s hard work.

But God says, “Child just face it. The enemy wants you to shirk.”

If we ignore the mess and procrastinate, problems compound somehow

But facing life’s truth with Jesus causes confusion to defuse while we bow.

God is not the author of confusion. God is our Source and He’s wise.

Beware of the subtleties of Satan. False pretension is evil’s disguise.

If there is forgiveness with our Savior, if obedience to Him sets the pace,

Defeating Satan’s plans for evil restores God’s Peace upon each face.

So welcome situations with stresses. Pray and fast throughout the storm.

The soul that is in tune with Jesus operates with tenacity above the norm!

©Marlene D. Bergman

 JOURNAL JOTTINGS: This poetry was written during a person crucible. Journal how crucibles can become tolerable because of prayer and fasting. What part does obedience have in prevention of problems in life’s journey?

Have you ever tried fasting? Study different fasts in the Bible. Try an ESTHER fast. Journal your fasting journey.

DEAR LORD: Thank you for YOUR Presence and PEACE in the crucibles of life. Give me strength today, if it is Your plan to be called to Fast and Pray. This is a new experience Lord. You did it and the results were profound. Thank you for this prompting to consider at this time in my spiritual journey. In Jesus’ Name, AMEN