February Fast - 21 Days Of Seeking HimSample

Breakthrough Is On Its Way!

When I was in my early twenties, I was greatly ruled by what other people thought of me and spent a lot of time and energy trying to appease people to earn their approval. I wasn’t being true to myself and over time, I didn’t even have my own opinions anymore or a sense of what I liked and didn’t like. An older woman in my church community noticed this about me and lovingly confronted me about it. She encouraged me to spend time fasting and praying for breakthrough in this area of my life.

In all honesty, I was quite doubtful about how fasting was going to help. This was my very first time fasting and it was all new to me. Nonetheless, I fasted from eating lunch for a week. During my lunch break at university, I would go for a walk by myself and kept repeating the same prayer, “Lord, please give me courage to just be me and not be scared of what other people think of me.”

The following week, a guest speaker visited our church and at the end of his message, he pointed out specific people and prayed for them. He saw me and told me that he wanted to pray for me. I went up the front and as he laid hands on me, the tangible presence of God fell upon me and what felt like chains dropped off of me. The speaker prophesied over my life, and told me that God was breaking the fear of people’s opinions over my life so that in the days to come, I could fulfil the calling He has for my life. Over a decade later, I am seeing much of this prophecy becoming a reality.

As we conclude this 21-day fast, remember that fasting breaks the power of our flesh and as a result, causes supernatural breakthrough. What breakthroughs do you need in your own life? What miracles do you desire to take place in your life? Take time today to journal: write down what God has taught you during this time of fasting and what you have learned about yourself. 

Heavenly Father,  thank you for this period of fasting. I want to experience your miraculous power at work in my life. Bring breakthrough, miracles, healing, and restoration to the broken areas of my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.