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Yesterday I finally fasted. Because I was praying\u00a0day after day, over a particular thing, that remains\u00a0-unresolved<\/em>. I felt my mind becoming over-taxed, over burdened, to the point of distraction! It became nearly debilitating for me to do life and wrestle continually in prayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is the moment I know it’s time to fast. Somehow changing up this one factor quiets my soul. For me, this is where the battle line is drawn…<\/p>\n

“We live in this world, but we don’t fight our battles with weapons of this world. Instead, we use God’s power that can destroy fortresses. We destroy arguments and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We capture peoples’s\u00a0THOUGHTS and make them obey Christ.”<\/em><\/strong>\u00a02 Corinthians 10:5\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fasting truly brings me peace of mind, heart and soul. The difference comes in a feeling of instant connection with God. When its time to eat, I’m reminded instead to pray. It’s a calmer prayer however. There’s rest in my head. A tranquil heart. He’s got this.<\/p>\n

Today nothing extraordinary happened, the situation has not changed yet, but\u00a0I am destroying strongholds and taking down any prideful\u00a0arguments.<\/em> I am confident in Him as I capture my own thoughts and make them obey<\/em>. He is working where I can’t see and that\u00a0is simply glorious!\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Lord, help me to remember to not wait so long next time. Fasting brings such peace: “Only in returning to Me, resting in Me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Isaiah 30:15.<\/p>\n

ForGlorySake!<\/strong> -Anna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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