Grace Church Family. 

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Each year as we approach Easter, we set aside time to fast and seek the Lord together. This is not a new practice for the church, nor is it a way to earn God’s favor. It is simply a way to prepare our hearts.

 

Fasting slows us down. It exposes distractions. It reminds us that we are dependent on the Lord and sustained by His Word. In the days leading to the cross and the empty tomb, we want to be attentive. We want to approach Easter thoughtfully, not casually.

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This devotional has been prepared to guide us through these twelve days. Each entry is rooted in Scripture and designed to help us reflect on Christ’s work — from His teaching and ministry to the Upper Room, the garden, and finally the cross on Good Friday. As our fast concludes, we will stand beneath the words, “It is finished,” and look forward with hope to resurrection morning.

 

Throughout these days, I encourage you to pray for one person. Ask the Lord to place someone on your heart who may need to encounter Christ this Easter. Pray that God would prepare them, and that He would prepare you to speak with clarity and humility when the opportunity comes.

 

Whether your fast involves food, media, or another form of restraint, remember that the purpose is not performance but proximity. We fast because we belong to Christ and desire to draw near to Him.

May the Lord use this time to deepen your understanding of the cross, strengthen your hope in the resurrection, and prepare our church for what He desires to do this Easter.

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In Christ,

Pastor Bill