I woke up early this morning, feeling the presence of the Lord sensing the presence of something dark around my house. I felt like I needed to act immediately!

Please understand, I am a pretty emotional guy and I can act on my emotions to quickly if I am not careful. I really do try to slow down these days and make sure I am hearing the Lord through my filters and situation, thus the call to fast.

I have done a 40 day fast, I have done the "Daniel Fast" the "Ezekiel Fast" the "this fast" and the "that fast", and I loved them all. The fast I have done more then any other fast is the "FAILED FAST"!!

I have failed at fasting more times then you can count. Good intentions, feeling the presence of the Lord, ready to rock and roll, kick the devils butt, and then, as I walk past the potato chip bag, (have you ever heard a potato chip talk? They do) well, just one, and there you have it, my failed fast!

Back to this morning, clearly there was something going on in my house. I knew the Lord was prompting me to get up and pray. Feeling that little twinge, in my already growling stomach, He was also prompting me to take some time to fast.

Fasting is a choice, like anything else; you do not have to fast. Here is the really cool thing; you cannot fail at fasting! The Lord loves the "Yes" in our hearts. He is not limited to our performance; He just wants to know that you are willing and obedient, with a heart to please Him.

Psalms 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Dieing to flesh, pleasing the Lord, thank you God I have a "Yes" in my heart this morning...