This weekend, I’ll begin a 72-hour water-only fast.
I’ve never done anything like this before, but it’s something I’ve been considering, and it feels like the right time. I’ve been praying about this for a while and feel convicted to face the parts of my life that have too much control over me.
I want to draw near to God by stepping away from the comforts I normally cling to. When Jesus fasted for forty days, He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. I’m asking the Spirit to lead me. Scripture is filled with moments when fasting became a way to seek clarity or repent. For me, this fast is an invitation to humility and hunger. Not for food, but for the presence of God.
It’s time to quiet the appetites and actually listen. Some areas need God’s attention. During this fast, I’ll be bringing my addictions to Him in prayer and asking how I can weave more spiritual discipline into my everyday living. I need His help to clear away some of the weeds and make space for something better. To strip away distractions and make room for a fuller connection.
I’ll be spending the next three days in Scripture, prayer, journaling, and silence. I expect some discomfort. Maybe even some spiritual wrestling. But I also expect God to meet me there.
If I happen to cross your mind over the next few days, I’d really appreciate your prayers. I’m asking God to help me stay open to whatever He wants to show me and to come out of this a little more aligned with Him than I was before.
Let me know what you think.