Fasting Week 1 — Listening to God with Wisdom
Warm greetings, dear sisters, and thank you for your participation last week. It was a blessing to journey together, and I pray the Lord continues to deepen His work in each of our hearts.
Women of Wisdom, as you move through this fasting week, remember that the goal is not simply to finish readings or endure hunger. The invitation is deeper: to become more teachable, more attentive, more obedient, and more tender toward the voice of God. Our listening theme beautifully reminds us that wisdom grows where hearts stay humble, responsive, and watchful before the Lord.
Take this week one day at a time. Resist the urge to rush. Let Deuteronomy call you to wholehearted obedience, let John draw you close to Jesus, and let the Psalms teach your heart how to pray in every condition. And seriously meditate on the daily Proverbs verse(s) shared.
This week’s journey takes us through Deuteronomy 10–23, where Moses calls God’s people to love and obey Him wholeheartedly; John 13–19, where Jesus loves, serves, prays, suffers, and gives Himself for us; and Psalms 81–87, which help shape our prayers and posture before the Lord.
📖 This Week’s Reading
| Day | Date | OT | NT | Psalm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Mar 22 | Deut. 10–11 | John 13 | Psalm 81 |
| 82 | Mar 23 | Deut. 12–13 | John 14 | Psalm 82 |
| 83 | Mar 24 | Deut. 14–15 | John 15 | Psalm 83 |
| 84 | Mar 25 | Deut. 16–17 | John 16 | Psalm 84 |
| 85 | Mar 26 | Deut. 18–19 | John 17 | Psalm 85 |
| 86 | Mar 27 | Deut. 20–21 | John 18 | Psalm 86 |
| 87 | Mar 28 | Deut. 22–23 | John 19 | Psalm 87 |
📖 Day 81 — March 22
Reading: Deut. 10–11 | John 13 | Psalm 81
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 1:5
Today’s Old Testament reading calls us to fear the Lord, love Him, and serve Him with all our heart. In John 13, Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and shows us that true greatness is clothed in humility. Psalm 81 reminds us that God longs for His people to listen to Him and walk in His ways.
Listening with wisdom:
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning…” (Prov. 1:5)
As the fast begins, ask the Lord for a teachable heart. Do not enter these days trying to prove strength. Enter them ready to listen.
👉 Pause here for today. Let the Lord speak before moving on to tomorrow’s reading.
💬 Before you go, share one word or short thought in the WhatsApp chat that could encourage the group as we begin this fast together.
📖 Day 82 — March 23
Reading: Deut. 12–13 | John 14 | Psalm 82
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 2:1–2
In Deuteronomy, God’s people are taught to worship Him rightly and avoid competing voices. In John 14, Jesus comforts troubled hearts and reminds us that He is the way, the truth, and the life. Psalm 82 reminds us that God sees injustice and calls for righteousness.
Listening with wisdom:
“Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding.” (Prov. 2:2)
Fasting helps quiet the inner noise. Let today be a day to slow down, listen carefully, and lean in for understanding.
👉 Pause here for today. Sit with what you have read, and come back tomorrow, God willing.
💬 Before you go, post a short Scripture or phrase in the WhatsApp chat that could strengthen the group today.
📖 Day 83 — March 24
Reading: Deut. 14–15 | John 15 | Psalm 83
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 3:5
Deuteronomy points us toward holy and compassionate living. John 15 calls us to abide in Christ, remain in His love, and bear fruit that lasts. Psalm 83 is a prayer rising from pressure and opposition.
Listening with wisdom:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Prov. 3:5)
As you fast, do not only hear words—yield your understanding to God. Abiding is not rushing. It is staying near enough to hear and trust Him.
👉 Pause here for today. Let the Word settle deeply before reading ahead.
💬 Before you go, share a brief from-the-heart thought in the WhatsApp chat that may encourage the ladies as we continue.
📖 Day 84 — March 25
Reading: Deut. 16–17 | John 16 | Psalm 84
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 4:20
These chapters in Deuteronomy emphasize justice, leadership, and living rightly before God. John 16 reminds us that sorrow is not the end and that the Spirit will guide us into truth. Psalm 84 stirs longing for God’s presence and the beauty of dwelling near Him.
Listening with wisdom:
“My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.” (Prov. 4:20)
Fasting creates room to listen beneath the surface. Ask God to help you hear not just information, but His direction, His timing, and His heart.
👉 Pause here for today. Linger in His presence and continue tomorrow, God willing.
💬 Before you go, leave a line of encouragement in the WhatsApp chat for the group—something that helps us keep listening well.
📖 Day 85 — March 26
Reading: Deut. 18–19 | John 17 | Psalm 85
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 8:34
Deuteronomy speaks about listening carefully to God’s appointed word and walking in justice. John 17 lets us overhear Jesus praying for His disciples and for all who would believe. Psalm 85 is a prayer for revival, mercy, and restored joy.
Listening with wisdom:
“Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts.” (Prov. 8:34)
What a picture for fasting: waiting, watching, listening, expecting. Position your heart daily before the Lord.
👉 Pause here for today. Carry this word prayerfully through the day.
💬 Before you go, post a verse, quote, or simple reminder in the WhatsApp chat that could lift the hearts of the group today.
📖 Day 86 — March 27
Reading: Deut. 20–21 | John 18 | Psalm 86
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 10:17
In Deuteronomy, God instructs His people how to walk faithfully in difficult and weighty matters. John 18 brings us into the betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus. Psalm 86 is the cry of one who knows they need God’s mercy and help.
Listening with wisdom:
“He is on the path of life who heeds instruction…” (Prov. 10:17)
Fasting is not only about denying appetite; it is about receiving instruction. Let today be a day of surrender, where correction is welcomed and obedience is embraced.
👉 Pause here for today. Let obedience take root before moving ahead.
💬 Before you go, share a short word in the WhatsApp chat that could help strengthen the group to stay faithful in both Scripture and fasting.
📖 Day 87 — March 28
Reading: Deut. 22–23 | John 19 | Psalm 87
Proverbs Focus: Proverbs 12:15
Deuteronomy continues to shape God’s people in practical holiness. John 19 brings us to the cross, where the love of Christ is displayed in full. Psalm 87 speaks of Zion, the city of God, and the joy of belonging to Him.
Listening with wisdom:
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise person listens to counsel.” (Prov. 12:15)
At the cross, we do not cling to our own way. We yield to God’s wisdom, God’s salvation, and God’s Son.
👉 Pause before posting below or on the chat. Let the cross speak to you.
💬 Before you go, leave one closing encouragement in the WhatsApp chat for the group from your heart as we end this week together.
🌿 Weekly Sharing
As you fasted and listened this week, what is God inviting you to do or change?
Choose one response to post, or write your own in the comments below:
Today, I sense God inviting me to slow down and listen more carefully before responding.
This week, God is showing me the need to trust Him instead of leaning on my own understanding.
As I fast, I am becoming more aware of distractions that keep me from hearing God clearly.
God is inviting me to respond more quickly in obedience when He speaks.
I feel led to be more attentive—not only to God, but also to others around me.
This week, I am learning to pause, reflect, and not rush ahead.
God is teaching me to remain teachable and open to correction.
I am sensing a call to abide more deeply in Christ and depend on Him daily.
May the Lord continue to strengthen us during this fast, quiet every competing voice, and make our hearts more sensitive to His Word.
Stay the Course in the Word.
