Day 8
We pray you are making the most of your fast experience and diving into all the resources. The 21 day devotional has questions for you to reflect and respond to as well as prayer focuses. Remember, we don’t fast to change God, but to change ourselves. The purpose is to draw closer to God and hear what He’s already been speaking to you. It’s vital we hear the Lord’s voice clearly. This is how He leads us. Which fasting before big decisions is so important!
Acts 13:2-3 “While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.“
Fasting Before Big Decisions
These verses are instruction not just historical events. The church was ministering to the Lord and fasting. Then the Holy Spirit spoke to them. Not only that, but after they received instructions they fasted again. This was a life altering change for Barnabas and Saul! They understood the decision was important and chose to fast. Let’s heed their example and fast and pray before making big decisions. Take time to remove food from your life and hear the Lord clearly. Why is food such a big deal? Remember, there once was a day before fast food, microwaves and grocery stores. Preparing a meal took a lot of intentional time and that same concept goes into fasting. There needs to be intentional time pursuing God.
If you will take a day to spend more time than normal and abstain from social media, food, etc. it brings clarity to the voice of God. So on day 8, what big decisions do you have for the year? What goals do you have for your business, your family, your personal devotion? Take time to write down goals and hear what the Lord has to say concerning these things. God wants to share and is ready to give vision! Let’s start fasting before big decisions now.
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