Day 20 – Fasting

Scripture: Matthew 6:17

"When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face."

Devotional Reflection

Fasting is a way of drawing closer to God and expressing our dependence on Him. As we set aside physical desires, we make room for a greater hunger for His presence, His Word, and His purposes. Fasting reminds us that God alone is our source of strength and satisfaction.

Today, ask God to deepen your desire for Him above all else.

Prayer Focus

- Thank God for sustaining and providing for you.

- Ask for a greater hunger for His presence and Word.

- Pray for deeper dependence on God rather than self-reliance.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to draw you closer to Jesus.

- Pray that ECB would seek God wholeheartedly through prayer and fasting.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that You are my source of life and strength. As I seek You through prayer and fasting, deepen my hunger for Your presence and help me depend on You above all else. Draw me closer to Your heart and align my desires with Your will. May my life bring glory to You. Amen.

Today's Declaration

- God is my source and sustainer.

- I hunger for God's presence above all else.

- The Holy Spirit draws me closer to Jesus.

- I choose dependence on God over self-reliance.

- My heart is devoted to seeking the Lord.

Reflection Question

What is God inviting you to surrender so that you can pursue Him more wholeheartedly today?