Ps. Mel Newman
What a journey these 21 days have been. As a body, we’ve pressed in, denied ourselves, and made room for God to speak. Now, as we break bread again, the question settles over us: How do we keep what we’ve found?
The fast was never the destination—it was the doorway. We cleared the table of distractions so we could feast on His presence. And He met us there, faithful as always.
Don’t rush the transition. Be gentle with yourself as you return to normal eating, but be equally thoughtful about what you allow back into your spirit. The clarity you’ve experienced is worth protecting. Not everything that screamed for your attention before the fast deserves access now.
The secret place remains open. During these 21 days, you learned afresh how to show up—hungry for God instead of the things of this world. That practice doesn’t require fasting to continue. The morning watch, the midday pause, the evening surrender—these rhythms can remain. He’s not going anywhere.
We carry this forward together. One of the gifts of a corporate fast is that we’ve been changed together. Encourage one another. Share what God revealed. Let the testimonies strengthen our faith and remind us that He is still speaking, still moving, still faithful at The River Community Church.
The fire on the altar required daily tending. So does intimacy with The Lord. Keep showing up. Keep listening. Keep saying yes.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
The church wide fast has officially ended, but the nearness to our Savior doesn’t have to.