21-Day Fast, Day 7

As a younger man, I never was one of those people who fasted. I would laugh those who were always fasting and praying. However, as I got older, I have certainly changed as I see the power of fasting and prayer.

I have found that fasting is not so much about giving up but more about leaning in. It’s not that God needs our fasting; we do, as it sharpens us and feeds the inner man (the soul). Years ago, a man in my church told be “You have two men inside of you the ‘Old man’ and the ‘New man’ the one you feed the most will grow the most”

When we fast and pray, we feed that new man (spiritual man) and that makes us keener in the things of God. A couple of years ago, I fasted for two relatives of mine to be free from drugs and I am happy to say that today, they are drug free.

As we think about this year in the life of our church, I think of the people who are going to come to church for the first time and that is motivating me to fast and pray that the Holy Spirit will bring them to a place where they will accept Jesus as their Savior.

In Acts.13.2 The disciples are fasting and praying for direction for their leadership and the Holy Spirit spoke and gave it.

Why don’t you take time during this fasting season in our church to believe God for direction for you, your family, friends, and your future?

Pray:

Heavenly Father, as YOU direct our steps this year help us to be totally obedient to YOUR directions and not to swerve to the left or right. Help us to keep our surroundings quite and peaceful so that we can feel YOUR soft touch and hear YOUR gentle voice.