Day 4: When You Fast
“When you fast…” — Matthew 6:16 (NLT)
Just like with prayer, Jesus didn’t say if you fast. He said when. That tells us something important—fasting isn’t extreme Christianity; it’s normal Christianity. It’s one of the ways we tell our flesh, “You’re not in charge anymore.”
Fasting isn’t about earning God’s attention. It’s about removing distractions so we can hear Him clearly. When our bodies are constantly demanding attention, it’s hard to recognize the voice of the Spirit. Fasting quiets the noise.
In Scripture, fasting often precedes breakthrough—not because God is withholding something, but because fasting aligns us with what He already wants to do. It positions our hearts to receive direction, clarity, and power.
This isn’t about how much you fast. It’s about why you fast. Even a small sacrifice, offered can begin to make a difference in your life. Too often we look for the big things, like I want to fast for 21 days or 40 days. But what about a small sacrifice each day?
Choose a form of fasting you can commit to during these 21 days.
Take a moment to reflect
What distractions tend to dull your spiritual sensitivity? How might fasting help realign your focus?
Just like with prayer, Jesus didn’t say if you fast. He said when. That tells us something important—fasting isn’t extreme Christianity; it’s normal Christianity. It’s one of the ways we tell our flesh, “You’re not in charge anymore.”
Fasting isn’t about earning God’s attention. It’s about removing distractions so we can hear Him clearly. When our bodies are constantly demanding attention, it’s hard to recognize the voice of the Spirit. Fasting quiets the noise.
In Scripture, fasting often precedes breakthrough—not because God is withholding something, but because fasting aligns us with what He already wants to do. It positions our hearts to receive direction, clarity, and power.
This isn’t about how much you fast. It’s about why you fast. Even a small sacrifice, offered can begin to make a difference in your life. Too often we look for the big things, like I want to fast for 21 days or 40 days. But what about a small sacrifice each day?
Choose a form of fasting you can commit to during these 21 days.
Take a moment to reflect
What distractions tend to dull your spiritual sensitivity? How might fasting help realign your focus?
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