“And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.” II Chronicles 20:3-4 2 Chronicles 20 gives the account of Moab and Ammon attacking... Continue Reading →
“And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.” II Chronicles 20:3-4 2 Chronicles 20 gives the account of Moab and Ammon attacking... Continue Reading →
““Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm. Who knows if... Continue Reading →
Jesus tells his disciples that casting out a tough spirit requires prayer and fasting, which they didn't realize before. The boy's dad brings him for help after the disciples failed. This shows it's okay to ask Jesus about our struggles, and highlights the need for a prayer and fasting lifestyle, not just a fix.
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting,... Continue Reading →
The Israelites questioned God about their unrecognized fasting, yet God, through Isaiah, revealed that their hearts were not aligned with Him. True fasting involves serving others, loosening the bonds of wickedness, and addressing community needs. Fasting is not about appearance or seeking recognition; it should foster personal transformation and compassion for others.
The content reflects a prayer for the upcoming elections in the United States, emphasizing the need for civic participation, integrity in the electoral process, and awareness of party platform changes. It calls for protection against corruption and false propaganda, seeking peace and acceptance of electoral outcomes while honoring governmental leaders.
The passage emphasizes the importance of prayer for all people, especially leaders, to ensure a peaceful and godly life. It acknowledges God's authority over leadership and encourages intercession for their salvation and guidance. The prayer seeks integrity, boldness, and righteousness in leaders at all levels of government.
“So the elders of his house arose and went to him, to raise him up from the ground. But he would not, nor did he eat food with them. Then on the seventh day it came to pass that the child died. And the servants of David were afraid to tell him that the child... Continue Reading →
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is... Continue Reading →
