Thoughts on Fasting

I have been thinking a lot about fasting. I came across this quote today:

It’s not the fast that God blesses, rather God blesses the motive of the heart and the intentions of the heart. I think fasting is an outward tangible expression of what is happening in a man’s heart. I think when a man fasts, he is saying, “I am serious enough about my need and desire to know God and seek God, that I am willing to sacrifice to get an answer from God.” What may seem foolish in the eyes of the lost and some Christians, really honors God. Your ability to sacrifice doesn’t get results, God doesn’t care what you sacrifice, He just wants to see your attitude in your fast.

By Al Henson , Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
Source (free online book on fasting)-Fasting Can Change Your Life

It all comes down to our attitude, doesn’t it?

God doesn’t want sacrifice for sacrifice’s sake but looks into the heart and sees the inner motivation. Why are we fasting? If it comes from a heart that is seeking God – God sees and hears and then reaches down and meets with that person.

Awesome! The word is more alive during a fast – it literally jumps of the page at you. Words and verses that you have read a million times in the past become brand new just like you have never heard it before.

I welcome your comments-

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