The Home Stretch
Well, I really wanted to watch the Bulls last night and was very tempted to break my fast. Although I have been fasting from all forms of media, I cannot escape the TV while here at work so generally know what's going on in the world. I escaped my temptation by going to sleep early (although this meant neglecting time with my wife - not the best choice I could have made). Otherwsie, the last couple days have been great spiritually. I feel that my understanding and comprehension of scripture are at above normal levels. I have particularly enjoyed reading Colossians. So much guidance and instruction succinctly packed this brief letter. I particularly like this passage from The Message translation of Colossians 3: 15 as it relates to us as men in the church: "Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing." At times, it seem that guys love hangin' around with one another everywhere except within the church. I know Paul is talking about fractions and disagreements in the early church but I think it applies to us in the sense that we tend to keep to ourselves when it comes to spiritual matters.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
posted by OP-lo @ 5:45 AM
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It is Friday night and it is definitely the home stretch. My hunger has cranked up a little the last couple of days, but not overwhelming.
I was really proud of my son Shaan yesterday. He decided to the the 30 hour famine that the youth group is doing, even though he is only in 5th grade. At the 24th hour, he called me from school and said he could not make it through lunch. I told him to hang in there and God would provide the strength. He did hang in there and learned a tremendous lesson about perseverance. I think that is what we need to do more of as men. We need to build spiritual muscle by hanging in there during tough times.
We will conclude our fast with some pizza and discussion at the house next to the church at 4:00 pm Saturday. We will finish in time for you to attend the 5:00 pm if you wish. Hang in there and thanks for reading along.
Hey Guys,
I'm a little late to the punch here but yesterday & today were my days for fasting. Praying through a huge stronghold that's about to break. You guys haven't heard from me much but I'm in solidarity with you. Great posts.
Perry Marshall
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