At the beginning of each new year, Pastor Bob led The Cause Church in dedicating 21 days to seeking the Lord through prayer and fasting. For all Christians, prayer and fasting are considered a normal expression of healthy spiritual living.  Pastor Bob taught that Jesus fasted and prayed, and directed us to do so (Luke 4:1-2; Matthew 6:1-8), knowing that the presence and power of the Holy Spirit is intensified as a result. Jesus was “full of the Holy Spirit” when he began His forty day fast, but returned “in the power of the Holy Spirit” subsequent to fasting (Luke 4:14).

What or who changed? It certainly wasn’t God! Man changes during a fast, not the Almighty (Malachi 3:8). Fasting is not about getting God’s attention; He is always thinking about you, He even keeps track of each hair on your head, and rest assured that He not only loves you but He likes you.

Pastor Bob wrote this 21-day devotional to encourage anyone who chooses to experience God’s presence in a fresh and powerful way through fasting.  If you’ve never tried fasting or if you’re choosing to start a new fast, this 21-day devotional will encourage you and motivate you to finish strong with a renewed focus on the Lord.