Fasting is tough issue because many of us aren’t taught or encouraged to fast as a part of our Christian journey. This is not to say that fasting removes all desires of the flesh—sometimes it is a little worse before it gets better. However, if we want to overcome the cravings of the flesh–fasting can help. Fasting starves our flesh of its power over our lives. Consistent fasting weakens the flesh from always getting its way over our spiritual desires.

Prayer

Dear Lord, fasting has never been easy for me. I pray for wisdom in exercising this spiritual discipline with balance. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In His Service,