Is the Lord calling you to fast as we pray for Global Awakening these next 30 days?
Fasting from worldly comfort as you spend time with the Lord in prayer often leads to breakthrough, both in that situation and in your own heart.
Traditionally, we think of fasting from food, such as skipping a meal or two each day, or not eating certain foods. (If you have health concerns, please consult your doctor before fasting.) But if social media, entertainment or something else has been distracting you from more of the Lord, He may call you to fast from those.
I have found that if I’m the one calling myself to a fast (especially out of a desire to lose weight or a sense of obligation), it’s difficult to follow through to the end. But when God is calling me, it becomes an exciting adventure with Him. I dare not cheat for fear of missing the miracles!
Just as with all things Kingdom Culture, the key to obedience is love. Matthew 22:37-40. John 14:15 says to my heart, “If you love Me, you’ll have no problem obeying My commands, because it will be all you’ll want to do!” Love is also my motivation for fasting and praying for the lost. As I see their darkness and pain, I am moved by Love to pray for their salvation.
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 22:37-39 NIV
Don’t let guilt or a sense of obligation or a desire to lose weight motivate you. But if the One whose name is Love is calling you to fast as you pray April 13-May 12 for Global Awakening, then let’s join Him there.
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