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“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer
unto thee, and will look up.” (Psalm 5:3)

Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline! When coupled with prayer, it is even more
powerful! Without prayer, fasting can be reduced to simply going without food. It is,
therefore, imperative to not only pray when you can throughout the day, but also
to set a time and place to pray daily!

Early in the morning is preferable to many since it is at the beginning of the day and will
set the tone for the rest of the day. Also, morning prayer is preferable because of its
significance in scripture. There are many awesome encounters with God and his people
that took place “early in the morning.” Nonetheless, for some, setting a time to pray in
the evening is best because of their schedules. Whichever time you choose, be sure
to set a time and place to pray!

To help with focusing during your prayer time, you can use a recording of your favorite
gospel song or hymn. You can focus on a scripture text and allow the Holy Spirit to
speak to you from a Bible verse, or, you can simply sit in quiet place of praise and
worship while keeping your ears keen to hear God’s voice.

You may include a daily scripture, mediation and song during your prayer and devotion
time. Also, during your time in prayer and meditation, you should have your fasting
journal with you so that you can refer to your prayer list. You can call out your request
to God or even wave them before the Lord during your prayer time.

SETTING A TIME

AND PLACE

for prayer

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