We understand your concern about accidentally breaking your fast before the intended time. First, let us reassure you that God looks at the heart, and your intention was not to disregard your commitment to Him. The Bible tells us in 1 Samuel 16:7, "But Yahweh said to Samuel, 'Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as man sees. For man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.'"
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that helps us draw closer to God, humble ourselves, and seek His will. It is not about legalism or perfection but about the posture of our hearts. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus teaches us about fasting, saying, "Moreover when you fast, don’t be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother/sister who sought to honor You through fasting but accidentally broke their fast before the intended time. Lord, we know that You see their heart and their desire to draw closer to You. We ask for Your forgiveness and grace to cover this unintentional mistake. Help them to focus on the spiritual purpose of their fast and not on the legalistic aspects. Father, we pray that You would strengthen their resolve and help them to continue seeking You with a sincere heart. May this time of fasting be a time of spiritual growth, renewal, and drawing closer to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue your fast with a renewed focus on God and His will for your life. Remember that the purpose of fasting is to seek God's face, not to adhere to rigid rules. As you continue, keep your heart and mind fixed on Him, and He will guide you.
In Isaiah 58:6-9, God tells us the kind of fast He desires: "Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Isn’t it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh? Then your light will break out as the morning, and your healing will appear quickly; then your righteousness shall go before you; and Yahweh’s glory will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and Yahweh will answer; you will cry, and he will say, 'Here I am.'"
May God bless you and draw you closer to Him during this time of fasting.