Fasting is a unique time in anyone’s spiritual walk, and if you’ve never done it then you should. Fasting decreases our flesh and increase the God quotient in our lives. It really takes our internal ‘stuff’ and mixes it all up and helps us to reprioritize those things that are urgent and those things that are important. One thing I have discovered about fasting may seem contrary to what you might think, but then again I’ve never been accused of being normal.
I have learned and believe that when you are fasting it is the worst time to actually make decisions. I know many people fast specifically to find wisdom for making decisions, so saying ‘don’t make choices or decisions’ seems silly, so let me explain. When we are fasting our flesh is rising up wanting and demanding to be served while our spirit is quietly whispering to continue. In the internal environment of our souls, there is this amped up battle going on, and in that atmosphere of conflict, restructuring, and reprioritizing, making a big decision is not wise. I know, you probably don’t believe a little ole’ preacher like me, so let’s look at what Jesus did, after all he is the Son of God.
We have one biblical example of when Jesus fasted, and he did it for 40 days in a dessert. Nice! During that time Jesus was getting his flesh under control, not choosing his disciples. One might argue that he was fasting to begin the process of choosing his disciples, but I would humbly argue that he was getting his fleshly body in line and in full submission to God the Father so that he would be in a position to make wise, Godly decisions. So what did Jesus do during his fast?
Real simple: He stood strong against temptation and glorified God.
That’s it. Fasting is a fabulous time to reposition your soul elements, but a lousy time to choose who to marry. Fast. Pray. Complete your allotted time of fasting. Then with a new prioritized outlook on your life and your spiritual walk, you will be in an amazing position to make Godly decisions that will impact you for several years. We have no record of Jesus making any decisions during his fast, but after his fast it says that he came forth in the power of the Holy Spirit. The power, wisdom, and guidance of the Holy Spirit comes after the fast, and rarely in the middle.
So if you’re fasting, then stand up to temptation. Say no to the coffee. Refuse the steak. Push back from the Krispy Kreme, and then lift up our hands and glorify God. When it’s all done and said you’ll find that your mind and your spirit are efficiently working in tandem, helping you and your soul move forward, making the wisest choices possible. It’ll blow your mind.











