I sense you calling me deeper. Deeper into You and deeper into me. And You're revealing more nooks and crannies that need attention from the both of us. I love that I have begun to trust You and look forward to the outcome of the process, but the work is never fun or easy.

A little change in perspective reminds me how blind I can be at times! Note to self: EVERY time (not just occasionally!) I feel an urgent need to spread conviction to others, I need to process it through writing to You FIRST!!! More than likely, You are speaking to me, and if You have a testimony to flow from it later, all the better. But for now, I need to obey MYSELF!

I can't help but pour out my thanksgiving and praise to You, Lord. Your discipline means You love me! It's crushing, but refreshing at the same time to have a new awareness of just how much of my flesh is still in play. Yesterday I asked you to search me and know me and reveal weaknesses in me. Thank You for doing just that! You are so merciful to have made it a LOT easier than it SHOULD have been to repent for the lack of wisdom I spewed onto others.

So, fasting, huh? Lord, show me what kind of fast you require. I don't want to compromise with Your will. Father, thank You for my husband and what a wonderful leader he is! Help me follow His lead more faithfully!

I love You, God. Let's stay in conversation today. Keep me in Your presence!