As I was reading many of your comments from the day 10 blog, my heart was truly touched to hear the numerous testimonies of the cries of peoples heart on this fast to decrease in themselves and allowing God to increase in their lives. I truly believe that these cries that are coming up before our Father in Heaven will not go unanswered. As we continue to cry out during this fast in humbleness, brokenness, and repentance we can rest assure that we will experience Gods presence and power in a fresh and new way, resulting in a transformed life.

In Psalms 51:16-17 it says, “You do not desire sacrifice or I would give it. You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart- these O God, You will not despise.”

I know during this fast, a lot attention or focus is given to the food or things we sacrifice during this time. I know that I’m constantly hearing people asking each other the questions, “What are you fasting, sacrificing or giving up during this time?” And while the sacrifices of food and the other things we give up during the fast are great, according to this passage of scripture, there is a greater sacrifice that God desires from us during these 21 days. That sacrifice is, “the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart.” God wants brokenness from us. When was the last time you were broken? When was the last time that all you could do is weep and cry in His presence? Brokenness is being in a position where you have become dependent on an outside help. Brokenness positions you so that you can be taught, guided, molded, and shaped.

A wild horse can be strong and full of potential and do a lot of great things, but as long as it remains wild and self- directed, it can not really benefit anything or anyone. But once that horse becomes, “broken in” or “broken” then it is in the position to be molded, shaped, and brought under the direction of another. Many of you during this fast are crying out God use me, God use me! My question to you, “Are you willing to be broken?” Will you allow brokenness to come to your life during this fast so you can be positioned to be taught, guided, and molded by the Father?

Brokenness says to God, I refuse to be independent, but I’m going to be dependant on you! When our lives offer him the sacrifice of brokenness, it is a sacrifice that is guaranteed for acceptance!