And behold, the Lord passed by…but the Lord was not in the wind… the Lord was not in the earthquake… the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11–13 (NKJV) As we’ve been discussing over the past few days, there are two things you need to do every day to stay energized: feed on God’s Word and spend time in communication with Holy Spirit. When I say “feed on God’s Word,” I don’t mean read it, keep it on your nightstand, memorize it, or confess it out loud (although all of those are great). When you feed on His Word, take it one step further—meditate on it. For example, let’s say you read Psalm 119:105, “Your …

The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 6:63 (NLT) God’s Word is filled with spirit and life. His promises are containers for spiritual power, just as different foods we eat are containers for the nutrients we need to thrive. Broccoli, for example, is filled with nutrients. But you can stare at a piece of broccoli all day and it won’t do you a bit of good. You could confess that you receive that broccoli’s nutrients all you want, but you actually need to consume the broccoli if you want to benefit from what it has to offer you. To take what you need from God’s Word, you also …

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) Have you ever looked for a quick fix? I think we’re all guilty of that one. When dealing with a stubborn issue, we can get desperate for answers. Some people tend to focus on trying to find the right prayer line or some sort of special, new spiritual key to being set free, but in the process, they forget something vital. They forget to make sure their inner selves are being renewed every day. You see, you don’t get the amazing life Jesus died to give you by finding the right spiritual key or by getting the right people to pray for you. You …