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21 Days of Fasting 2018 - Day #13

By Pastor Frank Gallegos, Sr. on January 20, 2018 in From the Pastor

Great Expectations

21 Days of Fasting, Prayer and Personal Devotion

Day Thirteen – Receiving a Clear Vision

Luke 4:1-2, 14-15: Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them He was hungry… Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through the whole countryside. He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised Him.

In the passage above, there are two things I want to emphasize. Notice that He went into the dessert “full of the Holy Spirit,” but He returned to Galilee, “in the power of the Holy Spirit.” Two powerful thoughts to give you a clear vision for your life are:
• To be full of the Spirit is knowing God and His character.
• To be in the power of the Spirit means knowing that we have the God-given strength and authority and are walking in His will and purpose.

Imagine if we were all walking in the “Power of the Holy Spirit” what we could accomplish in our lives for the glory of God. Today, God could be leading you to dedicate your lives so that you can receive a clear vision and to receive direction for your life. He will empower you!

Here are some scriptures to direct and guide you in having a clearer vision:
Please Read: Romans 1:1-2, Psalm 37:3-7, Isaiah 48:17-18

Are there areas in your life that need more clarity? Write them down.

Be expecting to have a clearer vision.

Pastor Frank Gallegos

21 Days of Fasting 2018 - Day #12

By Pastor Frank Gallegos, Sr. on January 19, 2018 in From the Pastor

Great Expectations

21 Days of Fasting, Prayer and Personal Devotion

Day Twelve – Praying Boldly

As children of the most-high God, we don’t have to be fearful when coming to the Lord in prayer. We can approach the throne with boldness and confidence knowing that He will answer us according to His will in our lives. Jesus already paid the price.

Hebrews 4:16 (KJV):
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Because God is so great, powerful and mighty, it’s hard to come to Him with this fearless, confident, and bold attitude but this is exactly what we are admonished to do! Sometimes, we just have to face things head-on. Even though we may be afraid, let us learn to rely on a God who can do more than we can even imagine. The scripture above says, when we do this, we will find mercy and grace, in the perfect time, when help is needed.

Here are some scriptures to help you approach God boldly:

Please Read: Matthew 9:18-26, Ephesians 3:16-21, Hebrews 10:18-25

When you pray today, seek God boldly and with confidence in whatever you are asking of Him. Come to him with a great expectation, for nothing is too difficult for God. He holds all things in His hands and has a perfect plan for your life!

What is an example of when you prayed to the Lord, with boldness, and He answered? Write it down.

Come to God’s throne with Boldness!

Pastor Frank Gallegos

21 Days of Fasting 2018 - Day #11

By Pastor Frank Gallegos, Sr. on January 18, 2018 in From the Pastor

Great Expectations

21 Days of Fasting, Prayer and Personal Devotion

Day Eleven - Why Worry When You Can Pray

There’s a little song my wife used to teach the children when they were growing up and it goes something like this, “Why worry when you can pray, trust Jesus, He’ll be your
way. Don’t be a doubting Thomas but lean upon His promise. Why worry, worry, worry, worry, when you can pray.” But in today’s life, worry seems to be a fact of life that is hard to escape. Many times worry has even replaced Jesus. We worry ourselves sick instead of putting it in God’s hands. In the scripture below, The Apostle Paul lets us know that there is a solution to worry and it’s PRAYER!

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Here are some scriptures to lift you up and remind you not to worry:

Please Read: Isaiah 41:10-13, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Proverbs 3:1-6

As you go about your day and during this season of consecration, capture every worried thought and give it to the Lord in prayer. When your mind goes to worry, start trusting in
God. Ask Jesus to give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Place your confidence in Him because He already knows the beginning to the end so why
worry; it’s in His hands.

What are some things you constantly worry about? Write them down and pray.

Expect great things to happen by replacing worry with prayer!

Pastor Frank Gallegos