Today, begins 21 days of Awakening. The definition of awaken is to wake up or arouse.  What does God want to wake up in me?

In a period of fasting and prayer, I can choose if it will be just a sacrifice of the food I am fasting from or a sacrifice of my will. I want to lay everything at the feet of my Father and say,”It’s all yours, every part of me, everything I have, accomplish in me what you want.”

Whether you are giving up sugar, drinking fruit juices only, giving up meats and processed foods, or going on a media fast ask God “What do you want to wake up in me?” Maybe, he wants to wake up a dream or bring you closer to him. I don’t know what he wants to wake up in me, but I am preparing for it to happen.

Last Sunday, Bryan preached a great message. He gave 7 keys to fasting. I have been pondering them all week. I hope they will be a help to you through this journey.

1. Set an objective

• Declare complete dependence on God
• Asking forgiveness
• Completion of the Great Commission
• Inviting the presence of the Lord
• Believe God for specific needs

2. Make a commitment- if you are fasting caffeine stick with it

3. Prepare yourself spiritually

4. Prepare yourself physically

5. Put yourself on a schedule

6. End gradually

7. Expect results

In Ezra 8:21 Ezra proclaimed the people fasted and humbled themselves before God. Today, I come and humble myself before the God who created the universe. Thank you God for loving me even when I am unlovely. I lay aside my desires and ask you to use me how you choose. Awake in me your plans for me.