Day 3
so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:18
Ever text the right message to the wrong person? This is one of my biggest fears in life. I have a habit of sending flirtatious texts to Sarah, my wife. The cheesier the better. But my greatest fear is accidentally sending it to the wrong person: Like grandma, one of my pastor buddies, or my ministry overseer. How do you live something like that down?
Me: As in the words of Milli Vanilli- "Girl you know it's true! Oh, oh, oh, I love you!
Ministry Overseers: Pastor Cruz, I never thought your feelings were this strong.
One thoughtful gesture goes bad, quickly all because I sent it to the wrong audience.
We said yesterday:
The opposite is true:
I want to make sure my fast has this tunnel vision, zeroed in, locked on target to my audience of One. For His eyes only. I want His attention only because I need His help only.
so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:18
Ever text the right message to the wrong person? This is one of my biggest fears in life. I have a habit of sending flirtatious texts to Sarah, my wife. The cheesier the better. But my greatest fear is accidentally sending it to the wrong person: Like grandma, one of my pastor buddies, or my ministry overseer. How do you live something like that down?
Me: As in the words of Milli Vanilli- "Girl you know it's true! Oh, oh, oh, I love you!
Ministry Overseers: Pastor Cruz, I never thought your feelings were this strong.
One thoughtful gesture goes bad, quickly all because I sent it to the wrong audience.
We said yesterday:
Wrong audience = wrong reward
The opposite is true:
Right audience = right reward
I want to make sure my fast has this tunnel vision, zeroed in, locked on target to my audience of One. For His eyes only. I want His attention only because I need His help only.
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