We are talking about interceding for others and their choice of prayer fast, verses the prayer fast that God accepts and answers.

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Isaiah 58:5 "Is it a fast like this which I choose, a day for a man to humble himself? Is it for bowing one's head like a reed And for spreading out sackcloth and ashes as a bed? Will you call this a fast, even an acceptable day to the LORD?”

Does the fast fit their schedule? A convenient fast is what fits their schedule. They have time on their lunch break. Is that an acceptable fast for God? They should fast the way God tells them, and He will hear and answer them.

Are they to bow only when the wind blows? The wind of the church is pushing them to bow in a fast. The church is doing a fast program and everyone should get involved. The wind of life and life’s difficulties are pushing them to bow in a fast. They lost their job and now they’re fasting. Is that an acceptable fast for God? They should fast the way God tells them, and He will hear and answer them.

Does wearing rags move God to answer? Their appearance is what people see. Ash on the forehead is seen. Is that an acceptable fast for God? They should fast the way God tells them, and He will hear and answer them.

Prayer coaching: “Jesus, Help (them) to fast the way you choose. Inspire (them) to not fast only when it’s convenient for them. Motivate (them) to not fast just because others around them are doing it. Help (them) to not change their outward condition just to be seen and fast the way you choose.”