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We've been talking about the story in 2 Chronicles chapter 1 of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants.

Solomon prayed for a couple of specific things... Number one was that God's promise to David would be established or confirmed. This promise was for Solomon's family. We also have great and precious promises in Christ, and we can ask God to establish those promises in our lives. 

Then Solomon asked for wisdom and understanding on how to do what God called him to do. God made him the king, but he didn't know how to be king, so he asked God to help him be king in a way that was pleasing to God and served the people. We can also ask God for help to walk out what he's called us to do, because we usually don't know what we're doing. 

Immediately after this God tells Solomon that he was pleased with his request and that he will not only grant his request but give him riches, wealth, and honor. 

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Here is today's communion meditation.

Yesterday we talked about the story in 2 Chronicles chapter 1 of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants.

Solomon prayed for a couple of specific things... Number one was that God's promise to David would be established or confirmed. This promise was for Solomon's family. We also have great and precious promises in Christ, and we can ask God to establish those promises in our lives. 

Then Solomon asked for wisdom and understanding on how to do what God called him to do. God made him the king, but he didn't know how to be king, so he asked God to help him be king in a way that was pleasing to God and served the people. We can also ask God for help to walk out what he's called us to do, because we usually don't know what we're doing. 

Immediately after this God tells Solomon that he was pleased with his request and that he will not only grant his request but give him riches, wealth, and honor. ...

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In 2 Chronicles chapter 1 is the story of God appearing to Solomon and telling him to ask for whatever he wants. We've been given the same proposition in Christ. Jesus said that if we abide in him, we can ask for whatever we want in his name. But how do we know what to ask for?

For a while now we have talked about asking God to help us do what's right and best in his eyes, because we trust that God will take care of is if we are doing that. But I think there are some additional things we can learn from looking at what Solomon prayed for. Here is what it says in 2 Chronicles 1:7-10:

That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the...

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In Genesis 11 is the story of the Tower of Babel. And verse 6 says, "The LORD said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun(pierced) to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible(withheld) for them."

The Hebrew word for begun is actually translated as pierced, and I came across some Jewish teaching on this scripture stating that the people were trying to build a tower that would pierce the heavens, so that all the wrath God was storing up for them would not be able to be stored. 

I think this also has a reciprocal, we can pierce the heavens, to release all that God has for us. Notice in the verse above that nothing would be withheld after they had pierced the heavens. 

When Jesus was pierced on his side there was a sudden flow of blood and water. In a similar when, when we pierce the heavens there is a sudden flow of living water. 

In today's communion we are asking God to teach us abou...

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 Lately the idea of 4 dimensions keeps coming up, and it reminded me of Revelation 7:1 which says, "After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, so that no wind would blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree."

There are four corners of the earth, 4 winds, and also 4 dimensions. I think the 4th dimension is the faith realm. It's the invisible realm we access by faith, and it's just as real, maybe more real, than the other dimensions. 

In today's communion we are asking God to teach us about the 4 corners, winds, and dimensions of the earth. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

One of the keys to joint health is working the 4 corners around a joint. If you are having joint pain examine how well the muscles on the 4 corners surrounding the joint are balanced. As an example, with your knees, the muscles on the quadricep(front of the thigh), hamstrings(back...

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Here is this week's Yearly Cycle update.

Tomorrow is the 8th Day of the Feast of Tabernacles, which was called the Last Great Day. It was the day when Jesus stood up and said, "If anyone believes in me, then out of his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.

The 8th Day is a reminder of God's grace and new beginnings. We have his grace and favor which leads to a fresh start. It's also a time of the year when God starts to transition us to new things, so be prepared for transfers and repositioning over the upcoming weeks. 

Here is our filter for this week... The Last Great Day

I am praying for you. 

Daniel

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Lately we've been talking and how God watches over His word to perform it, and how he always fulfills his promises.

Another amazing verse to meditate on is 1 Samuel 3:19 which says, "The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground."

If we believe in Jesus then God is with us just as He was with Samuel. I think God wants to do the same for us, where none of our words fall to the ground. He fulfills them for us. 

Today's communion is a time of gratitude that God can also fulfill our words, and we are asking Him to help us speak in such a way that the things we speak are good things to be fulfilled. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

Bring presence into your workouts. Instead of doing 8 or 10 reps of an exercise, think of it as 1 rep 8 times. Focus on executing that one rep beautifully, then do it again. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

P.S. Today is day 7 of the 7 days of the Feas...

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Yesterday we talked about Joshua 23:14 which says, "You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled, not one has failed."

And this reminded me of Jeremiah 1:12 which says, "Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” 

Today's communion is a time of gratitude that God watches over his word to fulfill his promises, and that we can trust in him. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

Make sure to leave a little margin in your workouts, especially on the days when you feel great. This is counterintuitive, but just like you shouldn't spend all you have when you get a big chunk of money, don't use up all your strength and energy when you feel great, because it will build some reserves for the days when you are lower on energy. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

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 Recently I've been thinking about how faithful and trustworthy God is in fulfilling his promises. 

Joshua 23:14 says, "You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled, not one has failed."

Today's communion is a time of gratitude that God always fulfills his promises and we are asking Him to help us be more like him. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

The other day my wife and I were talking about getting mini-workouts throughout the day and she used the term, "exersnacks." 

Exersnacks are one of the easiest and best ways I've found to improve fitness. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

P.S. Today is day 5 of the 7 days of the Feast of Tabernacles(Sukkot), a time to rejoice in all God has done. 

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Several years ago, we visited the Wright Brothers Museum in Kitty Hawk, NC. While we were there, I learned that one of the biggest problems the Wright Brothers had while trying to develop a working airplane was how to give the pilot control. 

God had a similar problem, in that he had to give us control of our lives. He gives us self-control with the ability to make choices. 

I find it interesting that in Acts 24:24-25 when Paul talks with the ruler Felix he talks about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.  Why these 3 things? Self-control is one of the most important things he wanted to convey. 

In today's communion we are asking God to teach us about the self-control he's given us in Christ.  

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

One of the qualities to train is control, and the best way to do this is by slowing movements down. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

P.S. Today is day 4 of the 7 days of the Feast ...