How Do I Fast and Pray in a Way That Brings Breakthrough? | Returning to Your First Love

As we kick off 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting, Pastor Ben brings a timely message from Revelation 2 that calls the church—and each of us—back to the main thing: Jesus as our first love.In the letter to the church in Ephesus, Jesus affirms their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to truth—but He also delivers a sobering correction: “You have forsaken the love you had at first… Repent and do the things you did at first.” (Revelation 2:4–5)This message is a powerful reminder that it’s possible to be busy, successful, and even “doing the right things” while slowly drifting from intimacy with God. Fasting isn’t about earning blessings—it’s about returning to the Blesser. It’s not a tool to control outcomes, but a discipline that re-centers your heart on Christ and restores spiritual hunger.In this sermon, you’ll learn:• Why fasting confronts what we love too much so God can be loved rightly• How fasting reveals what controls us and retrains what we reach for when we’re empty• Why fasting is not about bending God’s will—but bending ours• How fasting restores first love by exposing what we’ve learned to love instead• Why there’s too much at stake to drift in 2026 (family, marriage, purity, calling, and spiritual strength)Whether you’re new to church, new to fasting, or you’ve done this for years, this is an invitation to begin your year with a clear declaration: “Jesus, I open up my life to You.”📖 Scripture References: • Revelation 2:1–5 • Matthew 6:16–18⸻📍 Get Connected with Daybreak Church:🌐 Visit our website: www.DaybreakChurch.org📖 Additional Resources: www.LiveAndLoveLikeJesus.org🔔 Subscribe for more messages on faith and discipleship!Click here to watch a video of this episode. #DaybreakChurch #LiveAndLoveLikeJesus #BibleTeaching #Matthew28 #ChristianLife#PrayerAndFasting #21DaysOfPrayer #Fasting #Revelation2 #FirstLove#SpiritualDiscipline #ChristianGrowth #ReturnToGod #SeekGodFirst#JesusChrist #HolySpirit #BreakthroughPrayer #FaithOverFear#ChurchFamily #ChristianEncouragement #CarlsbadChurch #SanDiegoChurch #Discipleship