Fasting

Fasting

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.  
But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” 
                                                                                             Matthew 6:16-18.
Do you fast? I think if it is possible for us to fast we need to every now and then. Our Church calls for a week of fasting at the beginning of every year. This is to draw closer to the Lord and see what direction he wants us to go in for the coming year.
I think we should also consider fasting when we are about to make a major decision in our lives.
We need to pray and fast and seek the Lords direction in our lives.
Here in Matthew 6:16-18 Jesus tells us how to fast.
We need to do it privately not making a fuss. We need to do it in such a way as people for the most part don’t know we are doing it.
That way we will receive an answer from the Lord.
Think about it.