Fully Devoted: 4-Week Devotional By Doxa DeoSample

Matthew 6:16 ESV "And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."

Consider fasting during this time of devotion. There are several possible types of fasting, and the one you choose is between you and God. 

Fasting is not a diet; not a punishment; not a way of convincing God to do something for me. When we fast, it brings priority (Matt. 6:16-21); it focuses on God (Isaiah 58:3); it brings unity (Psalm 37:4). Fasting must forever center on God. Fasting reminds us that we are sustained “by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4).  Food does not sustain us; God sustains us. 

A diet changes the way you look – but fasting changes the way you see. (Lisa Bevere)

Have you ever fasted before? How did you fast? Why did you fast?

Pray about possibly fasting – what and how do you feel God leading you?

Pray that we would get God’s perspective in this time of devotion.