Fasting for Hope and Holy Change
Fasting for Hope and Holy Change: Seeking GOD Through CHRIST JESUS Without Presumption presents fasting as a voluntary practice of consecration, biblical reflection, repentance, hope, and faithful action. It rejects the idea that fasting gives human beings control over GOD or guarantees a desired outcome. “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 (NKJV) Hope Without Presumption Biblical hope trusts the character of GOD while remaining humble about outcomes. Fasting can create protected time for prayer, confession, Scripture meditation, discernment, and renewed commitment. It is not a transaction by which a person earns healing, success, longevity, forgiveness, or divine favor. CHRIST JESUS warned against fasting for public admiration. The practice is directed toward GOD. Its fruit should become visible not in spiritual pride, but in deeper LOVE, forgivingness, justice, mercy, self-examination, stewardship, and service. Fasting and Holy...