This 21 day journey is for you to have meaningful encounters with God. We have so many distractions in life. Fasting is a way to remove some of those distractions and focus on God. When fasting is mentioned, most of us think about removing food from our lives. That is the traditional response. For those who have busy lives and find it hard to focus on God, skipping a meal or two on certain days, for a season, can provide believers with a special time to connect with God.
There are many things in life that distract Americans. Most spend an average of 4 hours a day watching TV. Some fill their free time with hobbies. Think of a hobby (golf, video/computer games, shopping, technology, TV, music, reading, etc) that consumes some of your free time. These are other things to consider to fast from for this 21 day period. Remember, we are seeking to prepare ourselves for the Holy Holiday of Easter. The goal is to come close to Christ. What better way to come closer to Christ than by removing a distraction from our life and spending that time reading His word and praying?
Tuesdays have been my days for complete fasting and prayer for a precious one in my life. So I will be a part of this 21 day for others as well. I actually have a list of 21 that get lifted up on that day. It is a priveledge and an awesome experience to sit quietly before the Lord, sometimes on my knees, and at other time prostrate on the floor in my prayer closet. I feel His presence every time!