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The freedom we have is a beautiful thing. There\u2019s no shortage of things to enjoy. Conveniences to take advantage of. Ambitions to pursue. Comforts to make us feel better.<\/p>\n

But sometimes in our pain or our strive, we can cling to our comforts, routines, and ambitions in a way that puts space between us and the Father. We can hide in distractions rather than confronting whatever needs to be confronted and letting God do His work. This is where I\u2019ve found myself reflecting over these last few days.<\/p>\n

This week at Detroit Church, we\u2019re consecrating with a fast<\/u><\/a> to prepare ourselves and look forward to what\u2019s God saying to us, right now, and for this year. Focusing on God\u2019s ability to satisfy us, we\u2019re also taking a moment to reflect and share what He\u2019s been dealing with us about, what we\u2019re wrestling with, and how He\u2019s leading us in a fasted lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fasts are opportune times to really examine what\u2019s been elevated in our lives. And tbh, it hurts to realize that some things haven\u2019t just been elevated on their own but that WE\u2019VE elevated them \u2014 unintentionally or otherwise, using our very freedom. It\u2019s an illusion that freedom is free. The true price tag of freedom is responsibility. And for the free in Christ, our responsibility is to Him<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Goodness of God<\/h2>\n

We will miss the goodness of God running after something that can never fully satisfy us. Because it all fades away. But truthfully, His goodness has never stopped running after us. God is good even when life isn\u2019t.<\/strong> And life will often not be. If we don\u2019t pause to appreciate and hold to His goodness, we\u2019ll be unanchored in life\u2019s chaos.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s The Main Thing<\/h2>\n

Whatever we think we\u2019re missing out on, it\u2019s really not better than Him \u261d\ud83c\udffd. As Kimberly Williamson mentioned to us this week<\/u><\/a>, sin is an illegitimate response to a legitimate need. Tbh, the allure of sin can be fun sometimes (until the bill comes due). And of course, good things have their place and can be fun too. But none of it will ever be better than the Creator.<\/p>\n

All comforts aren\u2019t bad but God wants to be the Father of all comfort in our lives. He doesn\u2019t want to be replaced by things we\u2019ve elevated above Him. We have to keep the main thing, the main thing. We really do already have the best thing \u2013 Him! \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n

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Unserious Faith<\/h2>\n

The amazingness of God is really impossible to ponder. And yet, we don\u2019t take Him serious enough. As His image bearers, we have to live with a greater reverential fear of the Lord \u2013 loving what He loves and hating what He hates. Each day.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had to repent for not taking Him seriously enough at times. For not just making sins of omission and commission but for even entertaining the allure of sin \u2014 elevating ideas, schedules, ambitions, and things that compete with God\u2019s place in our hearts. I\u2019ve had to repent for even thinking any one thing, even a good thing, could satisfy me more than He can. God is jealous for the throne of our hearts. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Wash me up, God. Because I am hopeless without You.<\/p>\n

When You Feel Unworthy<\/h2>\n

At times during this fast, I have felt so unworthy. Broken. Ashamed. Face to face with my inadequacy.<\/p>\n

Romans 7.24: <\/strong>Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some of this is healthy humbling conviction. But other times it\u2019s just unhealthy condemnation. What\u2019s helping me is to remember that God is the best thing about me<\/strong>. Remembering that His love for me and all of us is infinite and never failing. And that condemnation is not from Him (Romans 8.1-2). When we\u2019re low or feel low, that\u2019s a great place and time to elevate Him.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Lord, I love Your love for me. Thank You for the hard truth and ridiculous grace to be loved by You.<\/p>\n

Some Pain Is Good<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all had some things, maybe a lot of things \ud83e\udd23 go sideways during a fast. Sometimes before and after it too. Pain is never really comfortable but all pain isn\u2019t bad nor is pain purposeless. Bad pain tells us to cease and redirect. Good pain gives us conviction, endurance, and refining.<\/p>\n

\u202d\u202d1 Peter\u202c \u202d1\u202c.7:<\/strong> These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold\u2014though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Good or bad, pain is always telling and teaching us something. I\u2019m grateful that God doesn\u2019t waste our pain. He uses it to refine us. And sometimes that happens through divine distractions and interruptions too. So, refine us, Father.<\/p>\n

A Greater Hunger<\/h2>\n

Sometimes in our walk with Jesus, we can become too comfortable and status quo. At times I\u2019ve wondered where is my hunger for God and zeal for the things of God? And what have I elevated that\u2019s taken His place, all while knowing it can never truly satisfy?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m reminded that whatever you feed gets stronger. And whatever you starve gets weaker. What are we feeding? What are we starving?<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Lord, give us a greater hunger for You and what\u2019s important to You (Luke 11.13).<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Skip Heart Day<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s so easy to be consumed by all the things life brings and that we give ourselves too; even the best of things like our family, ministry, vocation, etc. And while these outward things have great importance, we can\u2019t neglect the most important inner work.<\/p>\n

2 Corinthians 4.16:<\/strong> Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As weight lifters, we have a popular mantra that says don\u2019t skip leg day. How much more important is it to prepare our hearts for the King, and the life to come, every day?<\/p>\n

What can God do in a heart and life where He\u2019s elevated? During this fast, after this fast: elevate the Elevator. Elevate Him! May God be elevated in our hearts, minds, and lives. \u23eb Stay Relentless for Him.<\/p>\n

The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil.
\ud83d\udcd6 Proverbs\u202c \u202d19\u202c.23\u202c<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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