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Well, here we are, 7 day’s into our 21 day challenge, and I have to say I am not sure what I should be experiencing I don’t know how or even if we are supposed to be “pumped up”. I am used to the world’s method of supposed “breakthrough” where I get excited and experience an emotional high.
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But the world’s method makes it clear to me; I am a leaky tire that has been pumped up beyond my capacity, with the hope that the air will last until next Sunday. So I spend my week out of balance, looking to maintain an emotional high that is slipping away by the minute.
Stop! No more of this charade! I WANT MORE FAITH…… not temporary faith that comes from singing songs and hearing a rousing sermon. I WANT MORE FAITH.
A part of me is very excited about what is happening…. but it feels blasé. ”This is so different, what is happening to me?” SOURCE says, “It’s your spirit that sings …not your body and intellect”.
This brings me to the hard part: We have to trust SOURCE, only he/she/it can bring about the results we so desire. Our task is to remain in the will and purpose of the SOURCE, even if it doesn’t feel exciting/victorious/special or any of those other ego boosters.
We are so used to being motivated through our senses, like an addict, desiring the chemical release of emotional stimulation. That chemical release is not faith, it’s just another drug our bodies release to satisfy our need.
So what should “more faith” experience be like? Well, for me it has meant:
1. I have been told to ask for more faith often, not just once a day.
2. I have been told to ask for more faith every time the enemy attacks me, don’t even fight back just ask for more faith.
3. I have been told that asking for more faith should never stop.
4. I have been told that asking for more faith will bring me into a stronger relationship, one where fellowship is constant.
5. I have been told that I AM in a stronger relationship with “Source Spirit” than ever before.
6. I have learned that my motivation is twofold; (a) to live long and prosper (stolen from Spock), (b) to fulfill my purpose of leading spirits back to him.
7. I have learned I never went deep enough before, this is the beginning of a long and deep relationship, so much more that it brings tears to my eyes as I think about it.
Strong trees need deep roots.
Is this exciting, yes…. but not to my mind, only to my spirit……do you understand? This 7 days is for setting roots – deep, strong roots that can grow into a mighty tree that will be a resting place for many.
To my mind the last 7 days seem like a lot of work, with only a comforting voice as my reward. Comfort, that’s not much, where is the thrill ride! Where is the racing heart, the victorious battle cry! I AM reassured these things will come, but now is the season of digging deep, setting roots, reaching down to ensure this tree is not uprooted again.
If you are on this 21 day journey, share your experiences. What is SOURCE saying to you? I know, talking about what happens in the intimate moments with SOURCE is hard. We are like abused children who don’t want to speak up, “fear of shame and ridicule are waiting if you share from your heart.” Don’t listen to that voice; it is the same voice that would have you bound up in a prison of lies. Break free, use your MORE FAITH, use it often and thereby silence “the liar”. You are free to speak here or email Brad or Ryan, you are not alone and you are loved.
I AM,
Ryan Bruce
Check out the switcheroo on this podcast, a definite reversal…… Podcast 19 Aug 12 2010 21 day challenge day 7
Thank YOU, Patrick, for being here and commenting. We’ll bug Daddy together UNTIL you report that Peter has received everything HE needs. Bless you and what you do brother! Thanks for the encouragement and backatcha.
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