There are times when we must purposely fast, when we know we need to bring our bodies to submission to the spiritual things. But there are other seasons when fasting is the only natural way to come before God. Our bodies refuse to eat, and we have a greater need to pray, to fast, to come to the Word.
Being hungry for Him, and not hungry for food is a gift; a reminder that we are not of this world, that our flesh and all its desires will one day pass away. The heaviness of the soul is a reminder of how much we need His grace. All sufficient grace. Grace that satisfies our deepest needs, our longings. Grace that points our sin and grants us a repentant heart. Grace that lights up our way, that helps us think clearly.
In those days in which our bodies don’t crave for physical food, in which they refuse a morsel of sweetness, those days are days for fasting; for entering the prayer closet and open our hearts before God.
Let us welcome the days in which our only desire is to be with Him, and cry. Let us welcome the nights in which we cannot sleep and can only pray. Let us welcome the seasons in which we are reminded by the Spirit of God on how much we need Him. On how desperately we need His all sufficient grace.
Seasons of prayer and fasting are here to remind us on how much we must depend on Him, and not on the physical world that promises to satisfy our soul but always leaves us with a greater and deeper longing.
This year I have prayerfully purposed to live each day with a watchful heart; and how can I watch with all diligence if I don’t pray and fast? I welcome this season. I long for more of Him.
Under His grace, always clinging to Him…
Becky
My prayer today, I Lift Up My Hands
Daily On My Way to Heaven 
Beautifully expressed Becky. Fasting seems to have been lost on the modern church.
I love how you brought out the fact that God brings untended fasting during times of despair to draw us to His feet.
Love you. (and hope you're okay)
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Very beautiful and so very true! Thank you for this encouraging reminder!
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A timely post dear sister. Thank you!
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“Let us welcome the days in which our only desire is to be with Him, and cry. Let us welcome the nights in which we cannot sleep and can only pray. Let us welcome the seasons in which we are reminded by the Spirit of God on how much we need Him. On how desperately we need His all sufficient grace.”
So thankful for you, Becky – your heart for Him stirs me and helps to fan into flame the desire He has given me for more of Him.
Bless you ♥
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Thank you for this post. May your hunger (and mine) for Him increase. Love you dear sister, more than words can write. Praying continually.
<3 Ali.
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Beautifully said…
I miss you, my friend!
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I love your statement: “Seasons of prayer and fasting are here to remind us on how much we must depend on Him, and not on the physical world that promises to satisfy our soul but always leaves us with a greater and deeper longing.”
Thank you for such a needed reflection!
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Yes, Becky…. yes:
“Let us welcome the days in which our only desire is to be with Him, and cry. Let us welcome the nights in which we cannot sleep and can only pray. Let us welcome the seasons in which we are reminded by the Spirit of God on how much we need Him. On how desperately we need His all sufficient grace.”
Thank you, sister…*thank you*
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