21 Days of Prayer and FastingNäide

ROOTED

As we continue to seek God and depend on Him during this season of fasting, I am encouraged by Ephesians 3:17: “…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love…”

As we fast today, we can empty ourselves of our cravings and desires and create more space for Christ to dwell in our hearts and minds. When that hunger pang reminds you that you missed a meal, it is a reminder also to celebrate that Christ is dwelling in your heart through faith! When there is a decision to be made, we can see Christ more clearly with a little bit of the rubble of our hearts and minds moved out of the way. As we abide in Christ, He guides us through each decision, each hardship, each celebration. As we are rooted and established in His love, we learn to abide in Him.

How are you making space to abide with Jesus today?

What is He teaching you through this season of fasting?

How can you encourage someone else to allow Christ to dwell in their heart through faith?

- Jenny Redmond, Bellingham campus