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Today is the last day of our church's (Victory Christian Fellowship) annual Prayer and Fasting week. I once again participated, as I have done so for the past several years. For me the cleansing of body, soul and spirit is a very appropriate way of starting the year. Denying myself with a certain amount of food allows my body to be rid of some toxins that can be harmful to my health. At the same time, confessing my sins to God cleanses my soul of things that separate me from Him. Finally, praying, not for myself nor for my needs, but for those of others, gives my spirit that unfettered sense of being closer to God and His people.


I do not fast out of compulsion, nor because almost everybody else in church is doing so, nor to appear more spiritual. I do not fast because I want God to expedite giving me things that I desire for myself.


I fast because that is something I wanted to do. To be one with the body of Christ in offering our prayers, seeking God's love and kindness to meet the needs of our families and friends, to raise up more workers in spreading the gospel, to bless our people and our nation, and to protect our brothers and sisters facing persecution.


ilove God and
icare for His creation and so
ipray and
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