“Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?’ “In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, And exploit all your laborers.” Isaiah 58:3 NKJV
The first thing to note when you want to embark on a fast is that the devil will try to stop you.
He knows the moment you start fasting, you would become too strong for him to manipulate. Therefore, he would use every means at his disposal to stop you, so get ready to ensure that he fails.
When you fast, talk less to other people and more to God. During a fast, when you talk to much to people, your strength diminishes, but when you talk to God, it increases.
Reduce physical activities as much as you can while you increase spiritual ones. Be violent about blocking everything the devil uses to discourage you from fasting.
Father, please help me not to give in IJN.
Shalom!
