Fasting Breakthroughs - Spiritual Languages Plus

TELL YOUR STORY: I had 2 significant things that started happening during the fast:

The first was my prayer language was accelerated. Years ago my prayer language was a very natural part of my praying and worship. The final few years at my previous church the emphasis was more on salvation (which was awesome, I was able to lead and disciple so many new believers) but there wasn't much emphasis on spiritual gifts so I didn't use my prayer language that much. Ever since I came to LifePointe 7 years ago I have struggled with it being fluent and as "comfortable" as it was previously. It almost felt "forced." The first Wed. night of the fast when we were worshiping I realized I was praying & singing in my prayer language. I wasn't "trying to" or focusing on it, it was just happening. Almost every service since the same thing has happened to some degree.

The other thing is that at almost every service since the start of the fast God has revealed things in my spirit supernaturally to encourage my heart. One example, again on the first Wed., when Pastor read the scripture from Daniel about the angel saying to him, "Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words." On the way to the service that night I was wondering why I was fasting. I didn't feel real motivated or even know if wanted to come to church. But as I was driving I told the Lord that and just tried to share as honestly with Him my feelings, inviting Him into that moment as Pastor would say. I repented and asked Him to give me the strength because my efforts weren't going to accomplish anything. When Pastor read that scripture my spirit leapt, as if God was saying "I have come because of your words. I heard your prayer, your prayers are being answered."

Another example, during Red Ink Revival one night Pastor had a general word about struggles and God delivering people and I felt a weight lifted from me at that moment. Then another night he had a word for me personally which confirmed that. The word was about "pushing reset" and enjoying my relationship with God and being myself. That God wants me to come to Him as I am and not have to try to be super spiritual. That was very freeing. Then this past Sunday, something Pastor Jason said during Amen Corner hit my heart hard. It was a scripture I'd heard countless times but God used it big time in my heart. It was in Luke, the parable of the two debtors. When Simon answered Jesus that the one who had been forgiven much would love the moneylender more my heart was overwhelmed. As he read the words "the one who had been forgiven much" I was overcome with just how much God has forgiven me. I almost have tears in my eyes now retelling that.

It seems as if every service or every quiet time God speaks something significant to my heart to encourage me. It's been amazing!

Pastor, I know I tell you this several times every year during the fast, but thank you so much for all the support during the fast (Red Ink services, prayer/praise nights,Wed. night teachings, daily devos, etc.). I know it's a lot of work for you but I appreciate it so much and just love what God speaks through you and how God uses it to encourage and inspire me! Thank you.

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