Fasting

I had a miscarriage in September of 2006 and as soon as I could get pregnant again I did but I miscarried a second time in late December 2006. Two miscarriages back to back was really hard on Josh & I and we started to even play with the idea of adoption since it seemed like I might not be able to get pregnant again. That January our church had 21 days of prayer and fasting where the church comes together to corporately fast, pray, and seek God. Josh and I participated in the 21 day fast in January and I was pregnant again by May, this time with Riley! While having a baby like Riley is not with out its challenges, she has blessed and added to our lives in a way we could have never imagined and she was well worth the wait. In Matthew and again in Mark Jesus tells his disciples that some things only come through prayer AND FASTING. I have seen the impossible become possible in many people's lives when they got serious about seeking God through prayer and fasting. In Hebrews chapter 11, the Bible says that "He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him". Fasting is a powerful tool for aligning yourself with God and drawing near to Him, not for forcing His hand but for putting yourself in His hands. Josh and I are fasting again this year with our church and we obviously have things in our lives that we are pretty constant in prayer about but more than anything for us it is just about really focusing on God and starting the year out right. So, yes, we are fasting, praying, and believing for a break through for Riley but I know that regardless of if our circumstances change that this fast is going to be life changing as it is every year. If you are interested in fasting or would just like more information on it please visit www.awake21.org. It is an incredible resource that our church has put together and this year almost 300 different churches around the country will be doing the fast with our church. The fast begins this Sunday the 11th and I hope you will join us in praying, fasting, and believing for an incredible year this year.

Much Love,
Becca