21-Day Devotional w/Fasting - Day 5

📖 Day 5: When the Flesh Fights Back

Scripture:“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41 (NIV)

Devotional:Around Day 5, the spiritual honeymoon of the fast tends to fade. Hunger, frustration, and temptation get louder. Your flesh starts demanding to be fed—in more ways than one.

But this is the moment you press in.

You are not weak for struggling. You’re human. But remember: your spirit is being trained to lead—not your flesh. This is where endurance builds. This is where real freedom begins.

Prayer:Jesus, when I’m weak, be strong in me. Teach me how to crucify my flesh and live by the Spirit. Help me press through, not give up. Amen.

Fasting Focus:Resist the urge to numb, distract, or justify a compromise. The resistance you feel is part of the refining.

Call to Action:Take a walk, worship aloud, or speak Scripture when you feel overwhelmed. Redirect your cravings.