Today's fasting journey has been a true test of my reliance on God. As well, everytime I felt the pain of hunger, I was reminded of the need to pray for Kate and lift up my hands. Not about me....about Him and little Kate today.
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Some of you have made it known that you are interested in fasting but have never done so, and going without food sounds a bit frightening. For some people, fasting from food is not he best method for health reasons. If this is the case fasting from things like technology (TV, internet, social media), sleep, or going out are among many other options that are available. The point is withdrawing from something you usually do, and rely on, in order to devote yourself more wholeheartedly to God and depend (rely) on Him. Here is a link to an incredible ministry that is calling Christians to fast and pray to start out this year. I am planning to participate and they have multiple resources provided on their web-site concerning fasting.
Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?.
Joel 2: 12 “Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” 13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. 14 Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing—
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