14: Fasting is a discipline of the Christian life. It was a regular practice for religious Jews in Jesus’ day. It is not a strange thing, but a normal part of spiritual maturity. Jesus’ disciples, however, did not do it. This provides an opportunity for Jesus to explain more about fasting and why it is done.
Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 25:1-26:75
Daily Memory Verse: 1 John 1:3 “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also might have fellowship with us: and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”
Daily Tidbit: The only bird that can genuinely fly backwards is a hummingbird.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for You love for us. You always know what will happen in our lives. No burden is too heavy for You to lift. Trials, temptations, testings, all are within Your ability to handle for us. You can guide us through every difficulty for Your glory. Father, what a comfort You are to us! Thank You for Your Son, and all of the blessing that You bestow through him. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a little boy who has the flu.
Personal Journal Entry #13020