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Devotion:
As you begin your fast today, spend some time preparing your heart for what is ahead. Our today’s passage from Matthew tells us, fasting is something we do before God, not before others. It enables us to focus on his heart and his spirit. It is an intentional form of sacrifice that clears a path for us to spend more time with him and understand his heart and kingdom desires. It is a personal, private discipline that draws us into intimacy with our Father. It is an act of sacrifice that moves us into the realm of faith. As you commit yourself to this discipline, ask God to meet you in a very real way this month.
Reflection:
What is it that you are giving up this month as part of your fast? Take some time to reflect on why you have chosen to fast that specific thing. What are you hoping to gain from this time? Set some objectives in your heart, and offer them to him.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank you for the spiritual discipline of fasting. As I commit myself to fast this month, help me to focus in on the things that really matter. Open my heart to yours, and speak to me. Amen.
As you begin your fast today, spend some time preparing your heart for what is ahead. Our today’s passage from Matthew tells us, fasting is something we do before God, not before others. It enables us to focus on his heart and his spirit. It is an intentional form of sacrifice that clears a path for us to spend more time with him and understand his heart and kingdom desires. It is a personal, private discipline that draws us into intimacy with our Father. It is an act of sacrifice that moves us into the realm of faith. As you commit yourself to this discipline, ask God to meet you in a very real way this month.
Reflection:
What is it that you are giving up this month as part of your fast? Take some time to reflect on why you have chosen to fast that specific thing. What are you hoping to gain from this time? Set some objectives in your heart, and offer them to him.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank you for the spiritual discipline of fasting. As I commit myself to fast this month, help me to focus in on the things that really matter. Open my heart to yours, and speak to me. Amen.
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Fasting is a spiritual discipline that makes our prayers focused, opens our hearts, and releases God’s presence to us. It is an ancient practice that finds its roots in Biblical history and has been a blessing to the global church for thousands of years. This is a good devotional for both new and seasoned Christians on Fasting, provided by The Vine Church Hong Kong.
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