Fast And Pray

"Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." Joel 2:12

This time of year many churches emphasize fasting and praying. Fasting can be from food, sweets, coffee, sugar, social media, or television to name a few. Fasting is something that when you do it it is not to be announced to everyone. (See Matthew 6:16). 

Fasting is done to get closer to God or perhaps for a certain reason or against a stronghold. (See Matthew 17:20-21). You can fast on behalf of another's problem too. Alcoholism, addictions,  breaking a stronghold, pornography, wrong thinking, healing, for National healing and revival.(See 2 Chronicles 7:14). You may be able to come up with many more to add to the list. 

Have you considered a fast? It's a way to get serious about what you are praying for. It shows total devotion to God. But don't announce it just do it. Pray and see if this is what God wants you to do. 

PRAYER: I know fasting is a way to get serious before you Lord and it is not reserved for a certain time of year. Give me direction and humility as I decide on this discipline. In Jesus' name. Amen.