Tools from the Carpenter: The Pry Bar

Palm Sunday reminds us how quickly people turned from shouting "Hosanna!" to "Crucify him!" when Jesus didn't meet their expectations. Today, we often do the same - creating our own image of how Jesus should work in our lives. When breakthrough seems impossible despite our prayers, the issue might not be God's faithfulness but our willingness to leverage spiritual disciplines. Jesus told His disciples they couldn't cast out a demon because of their unbelief, explaining that some breakthroughs require prayer and fasting. Biblical fasting - abstaining from food while focusing on prayer - helps us hear God's voice, demonstrates humility, and confronts unbelief by weakening our flesh while strengthening our spirit.Thank you for joining us at NorthRidge Church! For more information please visit us online at http://www.northridgethomaston.com.