A Call to Repent

Fasting and Humbling Ourselves Before God

Fasting and prayer

Seek Him with a
humble heart.

Bring your heart before God. Let fasting lead you into sincere prayer and a willing response to His Word.

Watercolor fig tree with fruit

Begin with Scripture.

Read slowly. Notice what these passages reveal about the heart.

Humility Psalm 35:13

David describes humbling his soul with fasting. Bring your dependence on God honestly before Him.

Read Psalm 35:13 ↗
Sincerity Matthew 6:16–18

Jesus teaches His followers to fast before the Father without putting on a religious display. Ask Him to search your motives.

Read Matthew 6:16–18 ↗
Mercy Isaiah 58:6–10

God connects the fast He desires with freedom from oppression and care for people in need. Let your response reach the way you treat others.

Read Isaiah 58:6–10 ↗