Matthew 6:16-18, “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”

Welcome To Day 18! This has been such an interesting challenge and I am grateful to God. For the last 3 days, we are going to incorporate fasting.

We are pursuing God. We are working on strengthening our relationship with God. Getting to know him on a deeper level. Drawing closer to him and walking into his will and plan for our lives. To reach this goal, we must be willing to bring our flesh under subjection to his spirit. We must be willing to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily causes us to stumble (Hebrews 12:1).

Because no good thing dwells in our flesh (Romans 7:18), we must learns to kill the deeds of this flesh (Romans 8:13), so we are positioned to please God and do his will. This is a major part of the balance we are seeking.

For the next few days, we will focus on fasting and consecrating ourselves before the Lord.

Devotion:

Choose a fast (sacrifice) unto the Lord. During your fast take time to keep your devotion – spend time with God in prayer and reading the Bible. Replace the time spent in other leisure activities with praise, worship, and personal Bible study. Go on about day as needed, but consecrate yourself to the Lord during your designated fast time.

Exercise:

Choose physical activity that will not conflict or interfere with your consecration. But still get the full 30 minutes in (if not more).

Healthy Eating:

More than likely, as you are fasting, you will not be eating according to your normal schedule. However, depending on the type of fast, please stick to your healthy meal plan.

As usual, enjoy your time in the Lord!

Have a blessed night