Key scripture
Acts 3:19-20 NLT
"Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord."
Acts 3:20 NLT
"Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord."
Isaiah 58:3
We have fasted before you!’ they say.
‘Why aren’t you impressed?
We have been very hard on ourselves,
and you don’t even notice it!’
“I will tell you why!” I respond.
“It’s because you are fasting to please yourselves.
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Key #1 - GO SLIM
Social Media
Language
Idols
Meals
Matthew 6:16-18
16 “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. 17 But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. 18 Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Key #2 - Supercharge IT
4 Things to Supercharge your fast
1. Assemble Together
Hebrews 10:25 NIRV
And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.
2. Separate Yourself
3. Spend extra time in God's word
Psalm 19:7 NIV
The law (meaning: the Word) of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.
4. Worship
Acts 13:2 NLT
One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.”
Key #3 - How HUNGRY are YOU?
Luke 15:17
When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger!