Day 10

First of all I'm sorry for missing my Tuesday blog entry - too many items on my to-do list. But here goes for today.

We just completed our annual Sacred Assembly with 5 wonderful services. God's presence was so powerful and many were refreshed and challenged to make 2008 a great year. Every time we have meetings like these I'm reminded how important the presence of God is. I heard some statistics from George Barna that a high percentage of church-goers in the USA say they have never or rarely ever felt the manifest presence of God. That is very troubling to me because I have learned to depend on His Presence for strength, encouragement and refreshing.

As people of the Spirit we desire to spend time in His Presence every day. Through prayer, worship and time in the Word of God, we can feel God's strength and power pouring into our lives. It is this strength that keep us going when times get tough and the days get long. When I have failed to spend time alone with God I feel out of sorts and off-balance. But just a few minutes in His Presence changes my attitude, refreshes my soul and encourages my spirit. Let me encourage you to keep you personal time with God consistent and fresh, especially during this time of fasting. It is so easy to get tired and weak when you are fasting but a regular prayer and worship time truly strengthens you.

Here is a great scripture to encourage you today:

Ps 16:11 You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. NKJV

Blessings,

Pastor Andy