Why Fast ?
Why do they call it Fast day when it goes so slow? WHY FAST ?? This month’s Grandparent Chronicles explores the question Why Fast ? Hopefully, you’ll discover, as we have, that great blessings await those who sincerely pray and fast with a purpose. President Russell M. Nelson (April 2020 General Conference- “Opening the Heavens for Help”) said; “As you know, members of the church observe the law of the fast one day each month. The doctrine of fasting is ancient. It has been practiced by biblical heroes from the earliest days. Moses, David, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Isaiah, Daniel, Joel and many others fasted and preached of fasting. Through Isaiah’s writings, the Lord said: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free?” The Apostle Paul admonished Saints in Corinth to” give yourselves to fasting and prayer.” Carl B. Pratt (1 st Quorum of the 70) in General Conference October 2004-