19: Reaching Out | 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2025

January 31, 2025 7:47 AM
19: Reaching Out | 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting 2025

Day 19: Reaching Out

Fasting isn’t just about what we give up—it’s about what we gain. As we draw closer to God, we are filled with His strength, peace, and love. But renewal isn’t meant to stop with us; it’s meant to overflow into the lives of others.

When we feel weak, it’s easy to turn inward and focus on our own struggles. But today, God invites you to look outward. There’s someone around you who needs encouragement—someone who feels weary, burdened, or forgotten. What if your fast became a source of strength for them? What if your sacrifice created space for you to be a reflection of God’s love to someone else?

God renews us so that we can renew others. Don’t just wait to feel strong—step out and encourage someone today.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Who in your life might need encouragement today?
  2. How has God strengthened or renewed you in the past week?
  3. What would it look like to let your renewal be a blessing to someone else?

Action Steps:

  • Reach Out: Text or call someone who may be struggling. Let them know you’re thinking of them.
  • Encourage Face-to-Face: If possible, take time to encourage someone in person—a kind word, a handwritten note, or simply listening can make a huge impact.
  • Pray for Someone Else: Lift up someone who needs strength today. Ask God to renew them just as He is renewing you.

Prayer

God, thank You for the renewal You bring in my life. Help me not to keep it to myself but to share it with those around me. Show me who needs encouragement today, and give me the words and actions to lift them up. Amen.