“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?” Isaiah 58:6, ESV Isaiah 58 challenges us in our practice of fasting. For most of us, fasting from food is a voluntary, temporary … Continue reading Fasting for Good
Why Do We Fast
“Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” Matthew 9:15, ESV Jesus says his disciples will fast as we wait for his return. Scripture gives several different reasons why we fast. Fasting helps … Continue reading Why Do We Fast
“Be Careful, Little Eyes, What You See”
Turn my heart to your decreesand not to dishonest profit.Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless;give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:36-37, CSB Fasting almost universally means abstaining from food — either all food or certain kinds of food — for a set period of time, for the purpose of prayer and … Continue reading “Be Careful, Little Eyes, What You See”
How to Fast
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Joel 2:12, NIV Fasting can be a challenging practice to begin, so it takes some planning. Choose a day (or one meal) when you will fast. You might experience faintness or fatigue, so make sure there aren’t … Continue reading How to Fast
Feasting on God
“But when you fast,…wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:17-18, ESV During the season of Lent, disciples of Jesus practice fasting to connect with Jesus, who fasted for 40 days … Continue reading Feasting on God
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