FINAL FASTING TIPS
Create a fasting calendar that fits the type of fast that God has ordained for you. Determine what each day and week will look like. Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with the items you need. Being unprepared to fast sets you up to give in to temptation. Choose well when selecting products, stick to raw food as much as possible, and limit artificial ingredients. Make church attendance a priority. Being around other Christians will encourage you to keep going when it becomes difficult. If you “mess up” during the fast, don’t get discouraged. Just get right back on track and keep it moving. God’s mercies “are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). His desire is for you to finish; and He will give you the grace and strength to do it for His grace is sufficient. Read your Bible consistently, prayerfully, and expectantly Use the SOAP METHOD to journal your daily devotionals S – Scripture – Read prayerfully and take notice which scripture(s) catch your attention and mark it in your Bible. Read and Re-read the verses that speak to you and write them in your journal O – Observation – Focus on that scripture, tune in and listen to what God is saying to you through His Word. What is it about the scripture that stands out? What is God revealing to you through His Word? Write them in your journal. A – Application – Think of how this verse(s) applies your life right now. Write them in your journal P – Prayer – Wrap up you SOAP time in prayer. Talk to God about what you just read and ask Him to open the eyes of your understanding to hear what the Spirit is saying. Remember, prayer is a relationship; it’s a two-way conversation. Please be sure to LISTEN to what God has to say.
Beloved, Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and He shall bring it to pass! God be with you as you begin your 21-day appointment with God!
**This Fasting Guide and 21- Day Prayer Guide was used as a template by Minister Cheryl Williams of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX. It is my prayer that this will be a blessing to you, a sweet fragrance to our God, and a helpful tool during your 21 day appointment with God.