March 21, 2007

• 2 years ago I was wrapping up a 10 day just water fast during my last semester at Virginia Tech.  I had just attended my last CCF retreat.  At that point I still had no idea where I would be or what I would be doing after I would graduate.  God had put on my heart for a while to do that extended fast during my last semester.  It was a blessed time.  There were no huge revelations or significant outpourings of the Spirit, but after time the Lord answered all my prayers in powerful ways.  Also, the fast wasn't exhaustive, I just had to be careful with my energy and rest a little more than usual.  On the 10th day I took a World Regions exam and ended up with a 102 out of 100 (I think God's grace helped me out with that).  I even had enough energy to hit the tennis ball that afternoon with Semy and Richard a little (just a little).  If you are in college, especially if you are in your last year, I encourage you to take time to fast as you pray for your future.  Jeremiah 29:11 ("I have plans to prosper you, give you hope and a future") is only true if we are moving in God's will.  Fasting as you pray is a way to increase your senses to God's will and draw you closer to Him.  I especially encourage fasting during a fellowship retreat.

  The following song is super old school, but some of the lyrics have been on my mind a lot lately.  I know more healing and greater pourings out of His love are coming...

  There is no other friend
  There is no other friend like You, oh Lord
  No other brother
  No other brother like You
  
  There is no other love
  There is no other love like You, oh Lord
  No other sweeter
  No other fountain but You

  And how long until I’m satisfied
  I must have more of You
  For I was born in Zion
  Awakened love is crying out for You
  It must be You
  
  And if I’m healed by
  Just one touch
  of your garment, Lord
  Then how much more
  of Your love is for me
  than I’m tasting, Lord?
  Draw me, take me and I will run
  Over the mountains and down into the valleys
  I will run with You

  All, all my fountains are in You

  David Ruis - There Is No Other Love (Soul Survivor 1996)

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