A Reason to Embrace The Fast as a Plea to God for relief from COVID 19 is a Wise Option in these deadly times.

We learn from the evidence of the benefits of fasting from religion. We know that fasting demands discipline if there is a desire to attain a greater consciousness of God. We seek to invite God to help us through difficult times.

1400years ago the Greeks recommended fasting to heal the body.

Fasting is a deeply spiritual experience sanctioned by the Islamic faith, but medical experts also report neurological and nutritional benefits for the overall health of the human body and brain.

Dating back to the 7th century, evidence suggests that the month of fasting has health benefits which is much needed at this time amid the deadly pandemic.

Biblical examples tell us that Ezra 8:21–23, proclaimed a fast when the Jews faced hazardous travel from their exile in Babylon to Jerusalem. Esther 4;15–16 fasted to ask God for protection. In Samuel 12:14–16, David fasted intensely for 7 days to seek God’s healing for his sick child, even when his child was not healed, David achieved closeness to God and forgiveness of his sins. During this time David wrote Psalm 51, a most heartfelt expression of repentance and humility, seeking reconciliation with his Maker. David accepted the will of God.

In Luke 2:36–37, Anna, who served God with fastings and prayers night and day for the coming of the Messiah. The book of Acts documents the Apostles'…