“Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” — 2 Timothy 2:3 (NKJV)
Once, I encouraged a young man to pray and fast for a few days. His immediate response was, “I don’t think I’ll be able to do it; I’ll be too hungry and weak.” I reassured him that this discomfort is part of the process—and often what is most needed to change situations in our lives. The truth is, when you engage in fasting and prayer, hunger and physical weakness are inevitable. Fasting comes with discomfort, but that’s what makes it a sacrifice. And if you’re not willing to endure it, you may be forfeiting the very breakthrough you need. The devil knows this and will exploit your reluctance. But if you endure the pain, you will unlock new levels of spiritual authority and victory.
There’s a reason for this endurance. Fasting isn’t just a religious activity; it’s a spiritual strategy. It humbles us before God, and Scripture says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). More than that, fasting sharpens your spiritual senses. It heightens your awareness of God’s voice and enables clearer direction from the Holy Spirit. It also tears down spiritual barriers that ordinary prayers might not penetrate.
So don’t shy away from the temporary discomfort. Remember, fasting is only for a season, but the spiritual rewards it yields are long-lasting. The grace, clarity, and breakthroughs that follow will far outweigh the hunger and weakness endured. Stay the course, and let the sacrifice prepare you for victory.
Today’s Rhema
When you endure in prayer and fasting, the benefits far outweigh the pain!
Confession for the Day
By the power in the name of Jesus, I receive the grace to endure through seasons of fasting and prayer. I stand strong despite physical weakness, knowing that grace will be multiplied to me and I will be lifted. Hallelujah!
