“ “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
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““But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
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It can be interesting when someone places a gift for you on the table and you pass by without seeing it. Very often, we miss God’s visitation because we are unable to perceive his presence and even what he is doing. When life becomes tough, it is always human to focus on what we see- the problem but very difficult to see what God is doing. As we prepare for this retreat, we should be asking God to open our spiritual senses to perceive what God is up to so that we are equipped with a heart to receive.
This is what the Lord is saying ( put your name in the passage Isaiah 43:1) I identify you by your name so you know I am speaking to you in this season. Open your eyes and ears to see and hear what I am doing in your life. Say yes to the Lord and ask him to help us.
Romans 12:1-2 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
The first thing is to come and present ourselves before God. In so doing we align ourselves with God and his purpose. Oh God I came to the altar and present myself as a living sacrifice, sanctify it my God and make it holy so that I qualify to align myself with your purpose in the name of Jesus.
Philippians 2:6-7 “6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”
Jesus was humbled even unto to dying for sinners like us. It was in the humble state that his name was lifted up and placed higher above every other name. In as much as we cannot ask God to humble us, we can ask God to help us show the pride that makes us unable to bow down.
Hebrew 12: 2 “Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Ask God to help us focus on Jesus and Jesus alone. Jesus endured everything that was placed before him for the seek of the glory ahead of him.
John 14:25: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
Pray that the helping power of the Holy Spirit locate your teachable faculty, as well as provide guidance in all that you need to know in this season.
Acts 13:2 “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
As we spend time in fasting/prayers, ask God to separate you from for the work he has for you.
Psalm 23: 1-3 “1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
Pray that the good shepherd will provide all that is needed for your spiritual transformation. Pray for guidance into green pastures of his word, presence, and a walk in righteousness. This is want brings spiritual restoration.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
There is a meaningful and intentional purpose for why you are created. Pray that the Holy Spirit will help you identify and begin to flow in that purpose and abilities.
Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
Ask God for boldness to declare God’s word and share this gospel wherever you find yourself.
Note: Remember to join the prayerline daily at 9 pm during these prayer/fasting days.
Blessings!!!