Chiiiile… let’s talk about something most folks don’t like to touch — fasting. We’ll shout about prayer. We’ll get excited about worship. But when it comes to fasting? Suddenly, we’re talking about “maybe next time.” But the truth is this: fasting is one of the most powerful tools God gave us to get through storms, and many of us are leaving it on the shelf. Fasting isn’t about punishing yourself or proving something to God. It’s about emptying yourself of the clutter so you can actually hear Him clearly.
See, fasting doesn’t move God — it moves you. It positions your spirit to tune in while the storm is raging. Because let’s be real, storms are loud. Bills, drama, heartbreak, self-doubt — all of it starts shouting at the same time. But fasting helps you quiet the noise. When you deny your flesh — whether it’s food, social media, or even habits that have been draining you — you give your spirit more room to breathe. You give God space to pour into you what you’ve been too full to receive.
And let’s keep it raw: fasting is not easy. That hunger pang will have you negotiating with yourself, talking about, “God knows my heart, I’ll just pray instead.” But fasting is about discipline. It’s about training your mind and body to listen to your spirit instead of your cravings. It’s about reminding yourself that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Fasting is not a diet — it’s spiritual warfare. And if you want to strengthen your temple in the middle of the storm, fasting is one of the sharpest weapons you can pick up.
So, don’t be afraid to start small. Maybe you fast from sunrise to noon. Maybe you cut out social media for a week so your spirit isn’t constantly comparing and consuming. Maybe you fast from gossip, negativity, or the people who always call with mess. Whatever it looks like for you, remember this: fasting is less about what you give up and more about what you gain — clarity, strength, peace, and the ability to hear God’s whisper in the storm.
✍🏾 Journal Prompt:
- What storms in my life feel too loud right now?
- What can I fast from this week to quiet my spirit and hear God more clearly?
- How can I practice fasting as discipline, not just denial?
💛 Affirmation:
Fasting strengthens me.
I release what distracts and drains me, and I make space for God to fill me with peace, clarity, and strength.
🙏🏾 Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of fasting. Teach me to see it not as a burden, but as a powerful tool to draw closer to You. Help me quiet the noise in my life so I can hear Your voice more clearly. Give me the discipline to stay committed, and let my sacrifice bring me closer to Your strength, peace, and purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen.
With love, truth, and the kind of grace that doesn’t sugarcoat,
– Coach G 💛
Keep becoming. Keep choosing you.
Chiiiile, Please! 
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