Day 14: Fasting for Protection
The Bible is full of testimonies of God’s protection on people and nations as a result of their humbling themselves through fasting. There is Ezra, Esther, Nehemiah, Jehosaphat, Paul, and many others—all used by God as conduits of divine protection because they trusted Him and fasted. God is the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He is no respecter of people (Romans 2:11). He used them then and He can use you now!
I fasted weekly for the protection of my two sons (among other things) during their jr. high and high school years. In today’s culture as well as then, bringing up boys is met with many difficult challenges. “Research indicates that a significant portion of high school boys experience disciplinary actions.” Thanks to God’s faithfulness to us through using His supernatural weapons of prayer and fasting, there was barely a blip on the screen of trouble with our boys. It’s also worth noting that the Holy Spirit on numerous occasions would give me specific “words of knowledge” to stop a problem before it started. I can still hear my sons’ voices, “Mom, how did you know?!” Their praying and fasting parents certainly made believers out of them. Fasting just might be the greatest act of love and protection you could ever do for your family.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank you for all the ways you have and are protecting our family. Thank you for the weapon of fasting—divine protection on steroids!
Show me the alive Word to pray over my family and my nation. Give me the strength to persevere and not take a posture of laziness in prayer and fasting. Your protection is not automatic so forgive me when I have acted like it is. Use me Lord to be a conduit of Your divine protection for my family, my nation, and whomever else you choose. To you alone be the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus’ name, amen!
Emphasis on minutes 20:53-23:20.
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