Holy Week

I felt led to fast during Holy Week, this year.  I’m fasting from sunset to sunrise, with no meals or nothing to drink during this time and praying.  I began Monday evening, and I was excited to begin.  For I know the power of fasting and praying, so I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen.  I was like a giddy child, smiling from ear to ear and relieved when I went to bed.  When I awoke the next morning, I woke up to stormy weather.  Oddly this wasn’t a deterrent for me; I kept full force ahead, praising God and giving him the glory.  Once my day began, things spiraled out of control; my mind was all over the place and I couldn’t gather my thoughts as fast as it was spiraling.  All I could do was say the name, Jesus, repeatedly and calmness soon enveloped me.  I continued fasting that evening and set out to try again.

Yesterday morning, I awoke excited the same as the day before.  Once again I was attacked, this time I felt worse than being attacked the day before.  Trying to calm my spirit and gain solace, I had to get my hands on the word and quickly.  The scripture that was spoken to be was Hebrews 11:1. ‘Faith is the substance of things hoped for…’  I repeated this verse over and over again.  Yet again, he calmed and soothed my spirit.  As my day progressed, I realized something.  

I realized this is the week my Savior, who was sent to save me from my sins, was being persecuted and executed.  Even though, he knew he would be betrayed, lied to and hurt by those he loved and trusted, he unselfishly continued on his journey.  He was humiliated and scorned, yet he gave me the most precious gift ever!!!  So, I’m going to continue to fast and pray, with the same excitement.  While I’m clinging to him more than I have before, I too will be attacked, that’s the enemy’s job.  As long as I continue to seek him, he will continue help me battle the attacks.  For he’s the only armor I have and need!!!  

Happy Easter, 
DWIC2S