Category: prayer for a new year

“For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted” (Luke 18:14) Introduction Most of the records surrounding fasting in the scriptures were at times of sadness, sorrow, and affliction. Its proper goal has always been to chasten and humble the soul and assist one in becoming closer to God to achieve a specific request or favor from God. The Bible made it known to us about David the Psalmist in Psalms:35:13 “But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer