Meditating The Word

So what do you do when you need a victory? We'll find out today. This is Cheree. Welcome to Meditating the Word.
Okay, Day 1 of our 21 day fast. We're going to start out with our foundational scripture for this series, Mark 9:29. Jesus said, "This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting." This tells us that sometimes fasting is required. 
We're going to talk about Fasting for a Victory today.
We'll look at an account of fasting in Judges 20.
Thank you for joining me on Meditating The Word today. This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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What did Jesus mean when he said "This kind only comes out with prayer and fasting"? This is Cheree We're going to talk about that and more on today's episode of Meditating The Word.
 
Different types of fasts:
• Normal Fast – No food, water only.• Absolute Fast – Absolutely no food or water (Caution: Should not be undertaken over 3 days and only then if you have a clear directive from the Lord and are in good health).• Partial Fast – This could mean fasting certain meals of the day or abstaining from certain kinds of foods (i.e.: No meat or sweets, soup only, fruit and vegetables only, etc.).• Juice Fast – Fruit and vegetable juices only.
How to fast:Start by setting your intention. Why are you fasting? Are you looking for direction? healing? restoration? Are you having financial difficulties? Start by writing down what you are fasting for.
 
Why fast:One of the most important things about fasting is this: You aren't fasting to move God. We don't fast to make God do something for us. We don't fast to "earn" something from God. 
Fasting is more about putting ourselves in a position to receive. 
If you have questions or comments, let me know. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at examples of fasting in Scripture. Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline and it comes with incredible benefits. 
Now, for disclaimers and warnings... 
Fasting may not be appropriate for everyone. And, there are side effects you need to be aware of. If you have diabetes or underlying health conditions, consult your doctor before fasting, especially for extended periods. Older adults, adolescents, underweight individuals, and those undergoing cancer treatment should also seek medical advice before fasting.
If you decide to try fasting, stay well-hydrated and consume nutrient-dense foods during your eating periods to maximize potential benefits. Avoid fasting if you have a history of eating disorders or an unhealthy relationship with food. 
Remember, fasting can be a powerful spiritual and health practice, but it should be approached with caution and wisdom.
Thank you for joining me on Meditating The Word today. This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: Hallelujah Over Babylon's Fall, Jesus Defeats the Beast, the Thousand Years, Judgment of Satan, Judgment of the Dead, New Heaven & Earth, New Jerusalem, Bride of the Lamb, Eden Restored.
This is Day 365. We are reading Revelation 19-22
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Father God, what do we have to say in response to Your magnificent Word? We are so blessed. Thank You, Father. With the saints, we say Hallelujah!  Salvation, power and glory belong to You. Hallelujah, You, our Lord, Our God, The Almighty reigns. We give you all the glory. You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. You are Faithful and True. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: The Woman and the Dragon, the Beast Out of the Sea, the Beast Out of the Earth, the Lamb and the 144,000, the Three Angels, Harvesting the Earth, Trampling the Winepress, Seven Angels with Seven Plagues, Seven Bowls of God's Wrath, Babylon-the Prostitute of the Beastt, Lament Over Fallen Babylon, Warning to Escape Babylon's Judgment, Threefold Woe Over Babylon's Fall, Finality of Babylon's Doom
This is Day 364. We are reading Revelation 12-18
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Father God, Amen
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Thank you for being a part of 'Meditating the Word' this year. This has been a special journey, and I'm so glad you came along. I'm grateful for this shared time with you.
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. I'm excited about the coming year when we will go in-depth on different topics. We'll start the year off with a series on fasting... what it is, how to do it, and why. I hope you'll join me. There is no better way to kick off the new year than dedicating ourselves mind, soul and body to God. 
This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: The Seals, The 144,000, Great Multitude in White Robes, Seventh Seal and Golden Censor, Trumpets, Angel With the Little Scroll, Two Witnesses, Seventh Trumpet.
This is Day 363. We are reading Revelation 6-11
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Father God, thank You for the revelation given to us through the Apostle John. Thank You for the blessing on all who read aloud and on all who listen to this prophecy. We raise our prayers to You like holy incense, Father, and we worship You. We know that dark times are ahead for the earth as the final scenes of the conflict between good and evil are played out. Thank You for washing us clean with the blood of the Lamb, and for spreading Your tabernacle, Your covenant of protection over us. All blessing and glory and honor to You forever and ever. Amen
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Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. I'm excited about the coming year when we will go in-depth on different topics. We'll start the year off with a series on fasting... what it is, how to do it, and why. I hope you'll join me. There is no better way to kick off the new year than dedicating ourselves mind, soul and body to God. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: John's Vision of Christ, Letters to the Seven Churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea; the Throne in Heaven, the Scroll and the Lamb.
This is Day 362. We are reading Revelation 1-5
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Father God, what a magnificent vision given to the Apostle John and shared with us. As we read aloud and hear these words of prophecy, we accept the promised blessing and keep these words. We know that the words written to the seven churches of Asia apply equally to us today, Father. So we study them to apply them to our lives. We will remember our first love, and serve You with the same passion we had at first. We will be faithful, even if we are persecuted, even unto death. We reject false teachings and immorality and hold firmly to Your Word of Truth. We awake and strengthen anything we have allowed to become dormant in our spiritual lives. We keep Your word and don't deny Your name. And we fan our passion for You into flame, Father. You are holy. You are Worthy. To You be the blesing, the honor, the glory and the dominion, forever and ever. Amen
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It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
I'm excited about the coming year when we will go in-depth on different topics. We'll start the year off with a series on fasting... what it is, how to do it, and why. I hope you'll join me. There is no better way to kick off the new year than dedicating ourselves mind, soul and body to God. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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This is Day 361. We are reading 2nd and 3rd John
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Father God, thank You for Your grace, mercy and peace. Our greatest desire is to walk in the truth, not only us, but our entire families. I offer up a special prayer today, Father, for those who have family members who don't know You. Send workers across their paths, Father, people they respect and will listen to. Set examples before them in their lives who can witness how wonderful life is with You in it. We know that Your will is that we prosper in all things and be in good health. And these things are available to us as our souls prosper. It is Your power working through us that makes all things possible. We imitate that which is good, knowing that Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, will perfect everything that concerns us. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you.
Here's what's coming up on Meditating the Word. Next month, we are going to study Spiritual Fasting. Fasting is a great way to start off the year, dedicating ourselves and our year to God. I hope you'll join me as we go in-depth into what fasting is, how to do it, and why fasting is important. Join us tomorrow and every day, as we study God's Word together. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: the Incarnation and Word of Life, Light and Darness, Sin and Forgiveness, Love and Hatred, Not Loving the World, Denying the Son, God's Chidren and Sin, Denying the Incarnation, God's Love, Faith in the Incarnate SOn of God. 
This is Day 360. We are reading 1st John
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Father God, thank You for the Light, Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You that he has cleansed us from all sin through his sacrifice on the cross, so that we can walk in the light. We don't love the things of this world, Father, but we love the things that are above. Your love amazes us, Father, that You love us, we who were sinners and who deserved eternal death, so much that You call us Your children! Help us to remain in You, Father, to remain in Your love and to express that amazing, all-encompassing love to those around us. Thank You that You have removed condemnation from us, from our hearts, so that we can come to Your throne of grace boldly, and whatever we ask You according to Your Word, we will receive. Thank You, Father, for showing us how to love by loving us first. Amen 
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you.
I'm excited about the coming year when we will go in-depth on different topics. We'll start the year off with a series on fasting... what it is, how to do it, and why. I hope you'll join me. There is no better way to kick off the new year than dedicating ourselves mind, soul and body to God. 
This is Cheree, reminding you that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: Confirming One's Calling and Election, Prophecy of Scripture, False Teachers and Their Destructions, Day of the Lord, the Sin and Goom of Ungodly People, a Call to Persevere
This is Day 359. We are reading 2nd Peter 1-3 and the Book of Jude----
Father God, thank You that through the glory and virtue of Jesus we have become partakers of the divine nature. Give us revelation of this truth, Father. Help us to comprehend the true meaning behind these words. Moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection and love are already our and abound in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. We are richly supplied. Help us to be patient, Father. While we long for Jesus' return, You long for the salvation of all. Thank You that You aren't slow in keeping Your promises, but incredibly patient with us. Help us to be diligent and to be found in peace, knowing that the patience of Christ is our salvation. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel, Examples of Loyalty and Disloyalty, Dealing with False Teachers, Final Charge to Timothy
This is Day 358. We are reading 2nd Timothy 1-4----
Father God, we stir up the gifts You have placed within us. We know You didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-control. So we aren't ashamed of the Gospel, but proclaim it boldly. We know that You are able to guard us and all that we commit to You. So we commit ourselves and our plans to You, Father. Thank You, Father, that through Jesus, we have died to sin, and now live and reign in him. You are so merciful. Even when we are faithless, You remain faithful. We see the signs of the last days of which Paul spoke all around us, Father. Help us to remain steadfast in Your Word, to be diligent and watchful, and to be a light shining through the darkness of this world. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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