A Heart Set Apart Scripture: “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” — Joel 2:12 Reflection The first day of a fast is less about what we are giving up and more about what we are turning toward . God’s invitation in Joel is simple yet profound: Return to Me with all your heart. Fasting creates space. It quiets noise, exposes distractions, and reveals where our hearts may have drifted. On this first day, God is not demanding perfecti
As our church enters the 21-day fast , each member is encouraged to seek God personally for guidance regarding the type of fast they will undertake. Fasting is not merely a spiritual discipline of abstaining—it is an invitation to draw nearer to God with intentionality, humility, and focus. This resource is meant to provide biblical understanding and spiritual clarity as you pray and prepare your heart for this sacred time. What Is Biblical Fasting? Biblical fasting is the i
