"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter…?”Isaiah 58:6–7
Fasting is not about losing weight. It is not about skipping meals without purpose. And it is not about looking spiritual. Biblical fasting is about heart alignment.
God makes it clear in Isaiah 58 that fasting without repentance, forgiveness, and compassion does not move heaven. We can fast from food and still be full of pride, offense, bitterness, and unforgiveness. True fasting begins inside. Before we lay food aside, God asks us to lay down: Unforgiveness, Pride, Harsh words, Hidden resentment. Isaiah reminds us that the fast God chooses breaks chains not just in the spiritual realm, but in our hearts, our families, and our relationships. If we fast but refuse to forgive, we miss the purpose. If we fast but continue to wound with our words, we miss the power. If we fast but ignore the hurting around us, we miss God’s heart. This is why fasting and prayer must go together with forgiveness and humility. As families, this is a powerful moment to teach our children: To say “I’m sorry” To forgive quickly, To love deeply, To serve others willingly. When our hearts align with God’s heart, fasting becomes a doorway for healing, freedom, and breakthrough.
Family Heart Check: Is there anyone we need to forgive before or during this fast? Are our words building or tearing down? How can our family show compassion during these 21 days?
Prayer of Alignment
Lord, We do not want to fast in vain. Search our hearts and reveal anything that does not please You. Help us forgive as You have forgiven us. Teach us to love, serve, and walk in humility. May this fast break every yoke in our lives and in our homes. Align our hearts with Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen! 🦋
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