Fasting is a period of time that we abstain from something important or desirable in our lives. When we fast it brings us closer to God because we are reminded of God's sustaining powers, especially when we are weak. Most time we fast from food because it is very challenging to abstain from something as essential as food. But in today's society, we can fast from a wide variety of ways and things. For example turning off our cell phones, TV's, computers, lotto, scratch offs or game devises. Now fasting does not make God love us more than someone that does not fast, but, fasting can be something very valuable in our Spiritual maturity. Jesus tells us to fast in secret and not for show. If we fast to be seen by men, then we already have our reward. Is that all the reward you really want; to be seen by others!? Why not fast and tell no one and allow God to reward you openly through blessings.
Father, let fasting unleash an Avalanche of Your Favor and Blessing into our Lives. Lord, let our fasting be meaningful and not just something to do; let fasting draw us closer to You; who will help guide us through the inevitable pitfalls of life. Lord, let our fasting aid in taming our tongues, strengthening our faith, and helping us with our unbelief. Lord, we fast for Your forgiveness and to beseech You to restore us to the Father. Lord, we fast for wisdom and the knowledge to implement You into our daily lives. Lord, we acknowledge that You are our provider, our Sustainer, and our Keeper; Lord we thank You for grace, guidance, and protection, in Jesus name Amen
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