“When you fast, don’t look gloomy and pretend to be spiritual. They want everyone to know they’re fasting, so they appear in public looking miserable and disheveled. Believe me, they’ve already received their reward. When you fast, don’t let it be obvious, but instead, wash your face and groom yourself and realize that your Father in the secret place is the one who is watching all that you do in secret and will continue to reward you.” “Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value. Instead, stockpile heavenly treasures for yourselves that cannot be stolen and will never rust, decay, or lose their value. For your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure. “The eyes of your spirit allow revelation-light to enter into your being. If your heart is unclouded, the light floods in! But if your eyes are focused on money, the light cannot penetrate and darkness takes its place. How profound will be the darkness within you if the light of truth cannot enter! “How could you worship two gods at the same time? You will have to hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t worship the true God while enslaved to the god of money!”
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3 Days
A new year creates an opportunity for a fresh start. Over the next three days, we believe that as you pray, reflect and submit your plans to God, He will reveal His plan for you. We encourage you to pray, fast and study this devotional with friends and family.
Are you feeling spiritually drained or distant from God? It’s time to reclaim your passion! In this 3-day Bible Reading Plan, you’ll learn how to release past hurts, fast, seek God intentionally, and reignite your love for Christ. You’ll rediscover the fire that once burned brightly in your heart through reflection, repentance, and renewed focus on spiritual practices. Join now and reignite your spiritual journey!
Ready to recharge your soul? This 3-day plan explores the spiritual practice of fasting — a practical, joyful way to draw near to God and find fresh clarity. With an upbeat, encouraging approach, you’ll discover how skipping a meal (or more!) can fill you with hope and purpose. Perfect for anyone eager to deepen their faith, this plan offers simple steps to make fasting a delight, not a drag. Let’s jump in and grow stronger together!
4 Days
In this plan by renowned pastor and author Tony Evans, you’ll read how God uses you for the advancement of His Kingdom, and how to share the blessings of life in order to give more glory to God.
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