SE 40-Day Fast!! "PURPOSELY IN HIS PRESENCE"

I would like to present to you all an opportunity to draw closer to God as a body of believers, through fasting! I am NOT speaking of fasting from food. This is a different kind of fast. I am challenging all of my sisters to a 40-day fast {starting July 23rd and ending on Sept 1st} - - Although we have chosen these dates, please keep in mind that you can embark on this fast ANY time! - - of WHATEVER it is that is keeping YOU from spending more time with God. It can be any number of things. Perhaps it is facebook, friends, boyfriend, books, hobbies, or various forms of entertainment such as TV, video games, etc. It can also be what we would consider "good" things like serving others, church functions/activities, etc. These things are good but when they are getting in the way of our personal one on one time with God they become harmful to us. Many things can become idols in our life and we may not even recognize it. Many things can hinder our fellowship with the Lord and this is an opportunity to take a step back and look at these things and reposition ourselves and our priorities.

Joel 2:12 Therefore also now, says the Lord, turn and keep on coming to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning [until every hindrance is removed and the broken fellowship is restored]. ~ (AMP) 

Don't commit to this challenge hastily. I ask that you pray and ask God to lead you in this and what you should be giving up. Once you have decided to COMMIT