“‘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.
The moment you decide to fast, that is when you would wake up hungry. Ignore the hunger and stay committed to your decision to fast.
Another trick the devil uses is to ensure that your nose picks up the aroma of food wherever it is cooked or served around you. Remember it’s the tactics of the devil to stop you from fasting, block your mind from it.
When you fast, talk less to other people and more to God. During a fast, when you talk 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.
Shalom!