Most of us hear the word fasting and immediately think about food: how long, which meals, what kind of fast, and whether we can “handle” it. But what if that’s not the question God is asking at all? We go to Isaiah 58 and let Scripture confront the motives behind religious sacrifice, especially the kind that looks spiritual on the outside while staying self-focused on the inside. We walk through God’s rebuke of performative fasting, then connect it to Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about fasting in secret, without the sad face and the public attention. From there, the conversation turns to a surprising and practical definition of “the fast that I have chosen”: loosening bonds, lifting burdens, freeing the oppressed, and breaking yokes through real generosity. That includes feeding and clothing, but it also reaches into the needs people carry that aren’t visible like loneliness, spiritual affliction, fear, confusion, and seasons of depression. Along the way, we talk about conditional “if…then” promises in Scripture and why biblical faith is more than mental agreement. Hearing and obeying changes how we expect God’s guidance, healing, and provision. We also share a personal challenge to go beyond prayer-only concern and step into tangible help, while still keeping responsibility and balance at home. If you want a Bible-grounded, conscience-awakening take on fasting, generosity, and serving “the least” as serving Jesus, press play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show."Message Our Father's Heart a Question or Response"Support the showThank you so much for listening and sharing with others! We would very much appreciate you continuing to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and LIKE us through any of the following platforms:Substack: htt​ps://ourfathersheart.substack.com/Website: ourfathersheart.orgPodcast: https://ourfathersheart.buzzsprout.com/shareTwitter: https://twitter.com/@ofathersheart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ofathersheartYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ourfathersheartMay God bless you and make you prosperous in Him as you listen and obey His voice!