Isaiah 58:
6 (NAS)
"Is this not the
fast which I
choose, to
loosen the
bonds of
wickedness, to
undo the
bands of the
yoke, and to
let the
oppressed
go
free and
break
every
yoke?”
As I struggle with the state
of the church, and the things going on in our culture, I often ask God what my
role is in all of this is.
Often times, the Holy Spirit
directs me to fast and pray, but I often wished there was an easier
way.
Some folks in the church say
we shouldn’t even bring up the subject of praying and fasting, because it’s
private and shouldn’t be talked about.
Fasting and praying is the
most misunderstood of all the spiritual disciplines.
Fasting is really healthy for
the person who desires to let go of the fleshly influences of the
world.
When I fast, it often reveals
how selfish I really am. I also realize just how much I need God.
When is the last time you
embarked on a real dyed in the wool, fast?
Did you complain and belly
ache the whole way through?
Fasting allows us to wait for
a great spiritual breakthrough.
Speaking of spiritual
breakthroughs, when’s the last time you had one?
To resist being so self
absorbed, we need sacrifice in our lives.
Would you join me in a
fast?
How about a sunup—to sundown,
fast—on Tuesday, June 24th? Just fruit juices for the entire
day.
Let’s see what God reveals to
each of us.
Maybe God will give us a
whole new, bold new, way of waiting upon Him, and seeking His face
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