Fasting

This sermon focuses on the spiritual discipline of fasting as a means to experience God's presence more deeply. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that fasting is not about losing weight or earning God's favor, but about creating space for God by emptying ourselves of worldly distractions. He explains that we live in a culture of constant consumption - full of notifications, responsibilities, and distractions - which can cause us to forget God even while enjoying His blessings. Fasting helps us remember who God is and trains our appetite to hunger for righteousness.Pastor Stephen outlines six reasons for fasting: repentance and humility, seeking God's guidance, times of crisis or desperation, mourning and grief, worship and devotion, and desire to know God's Word. The goal is to experience God's manifest presence and hear His voice clearly, trusting that everything over our heads is under His feet.To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com