Fill me up Lord

Hello everyone,
 
I hope all is well. The other day, we talked about the importance of Prayer and having that one-on-one conversation with God.  Prayer is critical to find our destiny, learn our purpose and to stay connected to the vine.  In life, we don’t know what we’re going to get and sometimes life is way too much to handle. Somethings in life are tough so in addition to prayer, it’s good to fast here and there as well.
 
Now, I know this is hard for people, it’s hard for me too but I’ve learned that even if it’s a little fasting at a time, it’s worth it because we stay focused on the Lord and we’re constantly in prayer even if it’s for a short period of time. The definition of fasting is to not eat but my definition is to take baby steps for example, know where you are in life, know the importance of fasting, the purpose of doing it and how you can go about making this a part of your life. Sometimes, I just give up something for a while or take more time to pray during the day.  You have to know who you are, why you’re doing it and the best way to stay connected to the vine.  God said somethings just won’t happen unless we fast so it’s very important.  That’s deep but once you gain that relationship with God, you’ll know what to do, how to do it and so forth.
 
While fasting, it’s very important that we be humble and keep it to ourselves.  We don’t need to broadcast what we do but just continue to utilize that time with God.  It’s special when we fast and pray. God is truly a wonderful God, and He just wants us to stay connected to Him so that we can have joy, be happy, be at peace and most importantly give hope to the world.  Let’s be humble and get closer to God one day at a time with humility and love and if we decide to fast, make that time special to have with the Lord.
 
Please take time out to read the word about fasting, the poem about humility and click on the link to listen to the song that relates to all of the above. (Fill me up Lord)
  
Matthew 6: 16-18
When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites do, they neglect their appearance, so they appear to others to be fasting.  I say to you, they have received their award.  But when we fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that you may not appear to be fasting except to your Father who is hidden.  Your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.
 
Humility
Being humble is loving God with your heart and soul
 
Being humble is understanding God and having a relationship with Him
 
Being humble is serving God in fulfilling your purpose
 
Being humble is interacting & forgiving others when they do you wrong
 
Being humble is helping others when they’re thirsty or hungry
 
Being humble is taking time to listen when people need you the most
 
Being humble is respecting others all the time
 
Being humble is becoming dependent on God
 
Being humble is knowing how to live with the simple things in life.
 
MATTHEW 18:3
"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKWkYxikygQ
   
Amen and Thank You Lord.