building a strong desire
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled
Matthew 5:6

Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional For Saturday 4th December 2021

Sequel to our previous study, something else that fasting does for you is that it helps you build a strong desire. Fasting helps nurse your spiritual hunger or desire for whatever you’re praying about. Gradually, your desire moves from the soul realm to the spirit realm it becomes a yearning of the spirit
Perhaps, you’re a cell leader, fellowship coordinator or church Pastor and you’re praying for growth in your church or group there has to be a strong desire for the increase you’re expecting otherwise, it may never happen. A strong desire attracts to you whatever the subject of that desire is. Fasting without a definite and clear desire will achieve nothing. Because of your focus in a time of fasting, you’re able to attract through the Spirit, the finer signals, messages and visions of the higher planes of the spiritual.
As your spirit is thus inspired, you’d be quick to receive His Word and follow the guidance He gives you. The Bible says: “The entrance of thy words giveth light it giveth understanding unto the simple” (Psalm 119:130). His Word will light up in your spirit and illuminate your path. Suddenly, you just know what to do, the steps to take that’ll bring about the results you desire.
In the preceding verse of scripture, the word “understanding” is translated from a Hebrew word that means or connotes “the ability to apprehend.” When God’s Word enters your heart, it gives you the ability to understand diverse subjects and circumstances, such that you’d know exactly what steps to take. Learn to develop a strong desire through fasting, prayer, and an unrelenting commitment to studying and meditating on the Word of God.

Confession

Dear Father, I’m positioned rightly to receive the instructions, directions and guidance that come to me through the Word as I pray and fast. My spirit is attuned to your signals, and my desire for the propagation of the Gospel and the salvation of souls around the world is fanned aflame your zeal in me glows even more. I’m sensitive to your direction for my next level of life and ministry, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Studies

Romans 12 11
11 - As to diligence, not slothful, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
Nehemiah 1 4
4 - And it happened when I heard these words, I sat down and wept. And I mourned for days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of Heaven.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan

1 John 5 1,Daniel 3 1,Daniel 5 1

2 Year Bible Reading Plan

John 17 22-26,2 Chronicles 9 1,2 Chronicles 10 1

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