Read : Matthew 6: 16-18 “So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He answered our prayer. ” - Ezra 8: 23 Fasting is abstaining from food either completely or partially for a particular period to focus on God, seek His guidance or draw closer to Him. It is an act of self-denial and humility to make us more receptive to God’s presence. But we should note that fasting is less important than doing God’s will. As Micah 6: 8 points out, what the Lord truly requires o