Day 4 – Prepare Your Heart
Welcome to Day 4 of the 10 Days of Awe! If you’ve missed any of the teachings so far, it’s not too late to
catch up here. This is a sacred journey — one of reflection, repentance, and renewal.
From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, these 10 days form the holiest season on God’s calendar. They culminate in the Day of Atonement, the one day each year when the High Priest was commanded to step beyond the veil, into the Holy of Holies, to sprinkle the blood of a spotless lamb upon the Mercy Seat. That sacrifice covered the sins of the people — but only until the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, came and made atonement once for all.
That’s why these days are so powerful for you and me. They are God’s appointed time for us to examine our hearts, humble ourselves, and draw near to Him with expectancy.
Let this be our prayer during this holy season!
King David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, prayed,
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10 MEV).
Sometimes your spirit gets out of whack like your car … or a musical instrument … gets out of tune. That’s what these 10 days are all about.
As we reflect on our lives, let me encourage you to consider the areas where you need God’s healing touch, His strength, His renewal, His refreshing. This is a uniquely anointed moment to release the heavy burden which are weighing you down. It is an appointed time of year – this one time a year especially – for us to forgive those who have wronged us in any way and let go of anything, releasing everything, that hinders our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe God wants to fill us anew with His Spirit. He wants to pour grace and mercy over every one of us in a new, fresh, and greater measure.
Together, let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that King Jesus, our High Priest, has made the ultimate atonement for us. I believe with all my heart, as we seek Him earnestly, we will experience profound breakthroughs and restoration in every area of our lives: spirit, soul, and body!
I urge you to join me in setting aside time for prayer, fasting, and consecration during these 10 Days of Awe. I believe God is ready to unleash His miracles and blessings upon us as we come to Him in devotion, worship, obedience, and faith.
May your heart be stirred, your faith ignited, and your spirit refreshed with living water as we embrace these days of awe together in reverence before the Lord. Let’s prepare ourselves for an extraordinary encounter with Him!
Friend, I am lifting you up before the Lord daily during these 10 Days of Awe. Send me your most urgent prayer needs so I can agree with you in faith as we approach the Day of Atonement on October 2. And remember, God’s Word instructs us not to appear before Him empty-handed (Deuteronomy 16:16). Your Atonement Offering is a holy act of obedience that positions you for His promises of restoration, miracles, and blessing.
Yours for the harvest,
Pastor Rod Parsley
