When You Start a FastNäide

One of the greatest threats to your fast is distraction. Fasting is a time to hear God more clearly. However, if you fill your mind with entertainment, social media, and distractions, you can risk drowning out His voice, which is often counterintuitive to the reason you may have chosen to fast.

For instance, remember the story of Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-6)? In this story, God revealed Himself to Moses when he was alone in the wilderness. We also see in the New Testament that when Jesus fasted in the wilderness, He was alone with the Father.

If you truly want to grow closer to God, remove the noise.

Instead of spending your fast scrolling through your phone or watching endless videos, I would highly encourage you to fill your time with worship, prayer, and meditating on God's Word. Fasting is not just about removing food—it’s about replacing it with the presence of God.

Challenge: Take a break from social media or entertainment today and spend that time in prayer, worship, or reading God's Word.

Let's Pray:
Father, help me to remove distractions that compete for my attention. Let my focus be fully on You, and let my hunger remind me of my deep need for Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.