Day 18

Get Back Up Again (Proverbs 24:16)

Scripture says “a just man falls seven times, and rises up again.” The idea is that because of our sinfulness and this fallen world in which we live, we’ll be prone to mess up. Sheesh. I hate it too. But the good news is that THIS is why Jesus came to save us! We can look to Him when we mess up.

I should think that during our season of fasting some of us ‘might’ have slipped here and there. May I confess? So did I! I endured a REALLY stressing weekend where the weight of life was crushing down on me and the team. It was so heavy instead of running to God I ran to something tasty. Too often my ‘go to’ has been food. And that’s why fasting is such a helpful rhythm to remind me of the sufficiency I have in Christ. I took it to the Lord and got back up again in Him.

I’m nowhere near proud of myself as you might imagine. And it was hard to type what I just shared above. But I want to encourage you that Jesus loves YOU. Not your performance. When we mess up and faithfully come to Him He forgives and restores. And I pray your fasting season has reminded you of this most important truth. We have a rescue in Christ.

Our Prayer: Jesus we thank you for your grace and mercy and steadfast love and kindness. Wash us and cleanse us from all sin. Revive us again. And replace our shame with the joy of the Lord. Hallelujah to your name. Amen

Love y’all

Ricky