The Favorable Year
 of the Lord

The Favorable Year of the LordLuke 4:16-21A Fresh Start — A New BeginningThe strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts.— Blaise Pascal (1623–1662) The second half of a man's life is made up of the habits he acquired during the first half.—  Fyodor Mikhaylovich Dostoyevski (1821–1881) But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. James 1:22-25Transformed by the Word of GodRoman 12:2 – Not conformed but transformed1 Timothy 4:7-8 - Discipline for the purpose of godliness Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny. --Samuel Smiles (1812-1904)Seeking the LordCornerstone Church Fast until January 22nd. A Daniel Fast  (exclude meat—sweets—stimulating drinks)Three steps:Be specificFast as a spiritual commitmentReflect your inner desire with outer discipline.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6