Meditate In The Moment

Throughout this fast, there have been times when it was tempting to just focus on the stress of the day. You know… stressing about bills that aren’t paid, stressing about work that is piling up on my desk, stressing about the kids not acting right!

The reality of life is that it does not stop even when we are fasting. Matthew 6:17-18 says, “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.” (NASB)

How difficult is it to keep yourself together when you are fasting AND tired?!

Nevertheless, there is a blessing that can come when we lay our problems down and come to the Lord’s feet. God reminded me throughout this season the beauty of laying at his feet. The verse “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” in Matthew 22:37 continued to come to the forefront of my mind.

I believe God has used this verse during this time of fasting to help me remember to come to him to learn to love him, learn to commit to him, and learn more of who he is. When you come to God and forget about your problems, inevitably, God will give you just what you need in that moment. That is not always the solution to a problem you demand fixing. Sometimes, it’s a still small voice of peace that instills confidence in your existence. Sometimes it’s a reminder of God’s love and power. Sometimes, it’s a recognition of how he is ever present in our lives.

Whatever it is, I encourage you to continue to walk down this path of love… not always coming to the Lord with your problems. Instead, come to the Lord to understand even deeper what it means that he is there… through prayer, worship, and his Word. I hope you can connect with God today!