Fasting & Praying GuideSample

After the incident with the golden calf, which we read about last week, Moses went back up the mountain and beheld the glory of the Lord (Exod. 33:18–23). After God shows Moses His own glory, He passes in front of Moses and speaks about His character in one of the most important passages of the entire Bible: “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Exod. 34:6). While Moses was up on the mountain with God, he fasted for forty days, and when he came back down from the mountain, his face was radiant with the glory of God (34:29).

Reflection:

It’s fascinating that as God lays out the conditions of the Old Covenant, His entire preamble is framed around generational curses and blessings. He declares obedience to His laws will bring blessings to a thousand generations, while disobedience will carry consequences for children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

My first reaction to this is gratitude for the grace of Jesus and the New Covenant! But I’m also deeply aware that my own observance of God’s righteousness—and my actions—directly impact the spiritual destiny of my children and grandchildren.

Today, I’m praying specifically for my role in their lives, asking the Lord to help me remain observant and committed to raising them in love, faith, and passion for Jesus. May I lead my family in prioritizing our commitment to Him, trusting His promises for future generations.

How is God calling you to influence and bless the generations that follow you?