We fasted and prayed about these concerns, and He listened.
Ezra 8:23
Have you asked yourself, “Why should I fast when I feel like I’ve been forced to fast so much already these past twelve months?” That’s a legitimate question that some of our church members have asked themselves. Well, if you’re anything like me, you’ve been deprived of things that were actually good for you so you’ve settled for binging on things that were not so good for you such as social media, alcohol, or too much TV. While this past year may have allowed us to appreciate the things we’ve taken for granted, it has also caused us to lower our standards of self-care. Fasting is our way of gaining back self-control, resisting the urge to binge, and aligning our spirits back to God. When we fast from things that are a distraction for our spiritual growth, we are able to focus more on what’s beneficial for our spiritual growth. This is what it means to fast and pray.
