I am beginning a 40 day fast this week. Don’t worry, I’ll will not be fasting for 40 consecutive days; those 40 days will be spread over the whole year. I am joining the Bridegroom fast with the International House of Prayer (https://www.ihopkc.org/about/global-bridegroom-fast/).

I fasted one day a week for a season, but that was years ago. I am out of the habit of fasting, so I am a little anxious about this commitment. Can I do it? . . . .

During my young adult years, I walked my own way without regard to God’s leading. Parenting was a spiritual wakeup call for me! The weight of responsibility to raise those children right threw me on my face at the foot of the cross. I simply could not do it on my own. . . . .