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What if the fast God desires has less to do with skipping meals—and more to do with starving selfishness?

In Isaiah 58, the Lord confronts outward religion that looks spiritual but remains self-centered. He reveals that true fasting is not about performance, ritual, or trying to pressure God into action. It is about humbling the soul, breaking the grip of selfish desire, loosening oppression, feeding the hungry, caring for the hurting, and becoming a reflection of His heart.

This message will challenge the way many people think about fasting, worship, and spiritual devotion—and call you into the kind of life that truly pleases God.

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