I have a dear friend who has told me many times our actions follow our thoughts. I've found this to be so true. As I was reading a book called "The Battlefield of the Mind" one of the lines in it said, "If we begin to think about ice cream soon we'll find ourselves in the car pursuing ice cream (or a Carmel High Rise latte). Our thoughts stir our desires then we make the decision to follow them."
I've decided to give up sweets during our fast along with being more intentional with how I spend my time. Its been a joy to go off to a quite place to read and not have my time with God be so rushed. Why does it take a corporate fast to inspire me? I don't know - but I'm thankful. I pray God will bless all of our efforts and direct our paths.
Romans 8:5 (amplified version)
For those who are according to the flesh and are controlled by its unholy desires set their minds on and pursue those things which gratify the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit and are controlled by the desires of the Spirit set their minds on and seek those things which gratify the [Holy] Spirit.
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