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What Is Your Spiritual Condition?
Preparation for a meaningful fast begins with repentance and
confession. Do not expect God to violate His own stated will
concerning the prayers He can hear. If you have unconfessed sin in
your heart, He will not hear you (Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 59:2). Iniquity
is unconfessed sin. Don’t waste your time fasting and praying if
you have decided not to confess all known sin to Him. Here are
several things you can do to prepare your heart:
Ask God to help you make a comprehensive list of your sins.
Confess every sin that the Holy Spirit calls to your remembrance
and accept God’s forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)
Seek forgiveness from all whom you have offended and forgive
all who have hurt you. (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4)
Make restitution as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit according to His
command in Ephesians 5:18 and His promise in 1 John 5:14-15.
Surrender your life to Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.
Develop utter dependence on Him with total submission and
humility. (John 5:15)
Study the attributes of God.
Begin your time of fasting and prayer with an expectant heart.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Hunger and thirst after righteousness. (Matthew 5:6)
Do not underestimate spiritual opposition. Satan sometimes
intensifies the natural battle between body and spirit.
(Galatians 5:16-17)
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