Welcome to day 1 of the GBC better life academy… let’s start off the week by answering, what are you reading this month? For me, I’m reading the 5 second rule by Mel Robbin’s and a Bible app reading plan named, Busy Resting. Share what you’re reading in the comments Also checkout our newest class “Going Beyond Sunday Mornings” it’s under the classroom tab and provides interactive worksheets and slides based on this mornings devotionals

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DAY 3 – Staying the Course Scripture: Daniel 10:2–3 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. Word for the Day: Persistence Biblical Background: Daniel fasted for understanding, even when answers were delayed. His persistence preceded revelation. Practical Meaning: Delay does not mean denial. Persistence in fasting positions us to hear from God clearly. Going Beyond Tip: Resist discouragement today and commit to pressing forward with expectation. Daily Prayer: God, strengthen me to persist even when answers seem delayed. Help me remain faithful and focused as I seek You. I trust You are working. Amen. Drop in the COMMENT: WHAT HELPS YOU STAY CONSISTENT? encourage us by sharing your tips.

Day 2 – Joel 2:12–13 “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;and rend your hearts and not your garments.”Return to the Lord your God,for he is gracious and merciful,slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;and he relents over disaster. Word for the Day: Return Biblical Background: Joel called the people to return to God with sincere hearts, not outward performance. God desired repentance rooted in relationship. Practical Meaning: Fasting re-centers our hearts on God. It’s an invitation to come back to Him fully, not partially. Going Beyond Tip: Examine what has distracted your devotion and intentionally turn your heart fully back to God today. Daily Prayer:Lord, I return my heart fully to You. Remove distractions and restore my passion for You. Draw me closer as I seek You during this fast. Amen. COMMENT BELOW: What was your biggest takeaway from today?

DAY 1 – Breaking Free Scripture: Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?” Word for the Day: Freedom Biblical Background:God defines the kind of fast He desires — one that loosens chains, frees the oppressed, and removes spiritual burdens. This fast is about transformation, not ritual. Practical Meaning:Fasting is not about restriction; it’s about release. God uses fasting to bring freedom in areas where we have felt stuck or bound. Going Beyond Tip:Ask God to reveal one internal chain He wants to break during this fast and commit to releasing it. Daily Prayer:God, thank You that Your fast brings freedom. Break every chain that has limited my walk with You. As I fast, release me into greater spiritual liberty. Amen. COMMENT BELOW what does this scripture mean to you?