Why Is Fasting So Hard | How To Prepare For Battle!
September 13, 2025
Fren, let’s be honest—fasting is hard! In this episode, I’m sharing my real, raw, and slightly hilarious journey of attempting a 7-day water fast. Spoiler alert: I made it to day six before tapping out. But even in what felt like defeat, God revealed powerful lessons about preparation, discipline, and what it truly means to fight spiritual battles.
This isn’t just about food—it’s about faith. I learned that fasting isn’t just about saying no to your plate, it’s about saying yes to preparation, prayer, and precision in the Word of God. Because when the battle comes, we can’t just swing a big sword—we need a dagger, a specific word that cuts through the enemy’s schemes with precision.
So if you’ve ever struggled with fasting, felt too weak to finish, or wondered why your “yes” to God still feels so hard—this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why fasting without preparation leaves us spiritually vulnerable
The difference between the sword (general Word) and the dagger (specific Word)
Why God calls us to precision in scripture when fighting spiritual battles
How Jesus’ invitation to follow Him is about discipleship, not just identity
A refresher on the Ten Commandments—and why going “back to basics” matters for our spiritual walk
Scriptures to Meditate On:
Matthew 4:4 — “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
Ephesians 6:17 — The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Exodus 20 — The Ten Commandments (a call back to our foundation)
Complimentary Gift for Your Stay This week’s resource is Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. It’s a phenomenal book on discipleship and spiritual formation, and it will help you build rhythms of prayer, Sabbath, and intentional living as a follower of Christ. Highly recommend adding this one to your library!
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