2. Prayer & Fasting

You can have everything — comfort, convenience, abundance — and still feel empty. So what do you do when you feel full but not fulfilled? In this second message from our Community of Practice series, Pastor David unpacks the ancient practice of fasting through the story of Esther — a young woman who faced crisis, fear, and calling in the middle of an indulgent empire. Fasting isn’t about self-punishment; it’s about spiritual hunger. It’s how we push back against a world obsessed with “more” and rediscover the quiet strength of surrender. Learn four reasons why followers of Jesus still fast today — to offer ourselves to God, grow in holiness, amplify prayer, and stand with the poor — and discover how even small acts of hunger can change hearts, homes, and history